[Bryan Williams]

The Vaquero is an excellent shooter and its accurate even with my wobbling. At around 25-30 yds you can make a can jump around pretty good

 

[Guest]

I bought a used S&W 65-3 .357 magnum round butt 3" barrel yesterday for $270. It has been bead blasted and I suspect a triggerjob (back when this was made they had a reputation of outstanding triggers). I can give it no stronger endorsement than buying one.

Duncan

 

[Guest]

Also...did anyone else read the "Gun Tests" article on police trade in .357 magnum revolvers. Police trade in revolvers are probably the best value out there.

 

[Guest]

I've bought 2 police trade in Smith & Wesson revolvers. A 3 inch barreled round butt model 65 .357 magnum. I also bought a 4 inch barreled square butt model 67.38 special. Both K frames, both stainless, both less than $300 (each) and most importantly I would feel very well protected with either one.

 

[oneastrix]

I have a Taurus Model 85 Airwieght. I carry it as a back up on my vest on duty. I like it. Accuracy is directly related to range. The thread starter did not specify a use for the gun. That could change the variables greatly ie: hunting, personal defense, target, plinking etc. There are a million plus great guns out there. What's it's intended use?

 

[JohnD]

I live in Canada so it is just for target shooting and can't be used for self defence. I am not into matches but want something just for fun more than anything at the range.

 

[Guest]

In that case allow me to suggest a Ruger Single Six or a Bearcat. .22 caliber is some fun target shooting

 

[NRAJOE]

ONE WORD: T A U R U S ! ! ! ANY MODEL.

 

[gunut]

S&W 66 pinned and recessed.....

 

[Guest]

My Smith & Wesson model 65

police trade in 3 inch stainless K frame .357 magnum revolver :nod: I paid $300 for...

 

[One Eye]

Don't understand the Canada rules, but I shoot a .44 Superblackhawk, ("silver" with adjustable rear sites) which chambers the .44 mag and the .44 S&W. I prefer the .44 S&W shell.
A 1911 Colt is fun also, altho I think you give up some accuracy and reliability with an auto.

If I could only shoot at a range (not having to concern about stopping power), I might just get a Ruger .22 SA....

 

[One Eye]

with maybe a 12 inch barrel (no, I don't know that they make a "Buntline Special")

 

[Guest]

He's talking about a revolver for punching holes in targets..

 

[FALPhil]

Hmmm. I've never know any Ruger to be the best choice for the money, but that's my opinion. I was going to mention the Taurus. I see the titanium 357s for under $500 at gun shows. IMO, if you can only have 1 revolver, you are best served by a 357 Mag.

Originally posted by jerry
Rugers always a good choice for budget and quality, I'm suprised no one has mentioned Taurus yet, real good for the money.

 

[Guest]

I'd take a Ruger over a Taurus...they're in the same pricerange

 

[oneastrix]

I like the GP100 quite a bit.....

 

[PDM]

I've got a S&W 686 that I really like, though it's kinda on the heavy side. It was right at $400. I like 357 because you can use cheaper 38 to plink with and still have the more powerful 357.

 

[Guest]

Not a bad choice...I have a Smith & Wesson 7 shot 686

 

[NRAJOE]

I had a 686 that I am soooooo sorry I got rid of...had a trigger and action job done to it by the previous owner.

 

[Calvin]

I've got three .357's and they are all Taurus revolvers. Whoops, make that four, with one being a Ruger Security Six. My Model 65 ($275) is accurate enough for whatever I should need it for. I also have a Silhouette 66 ($370), with the 12" barrel. If you're into L-O-N-G distance, it's a hard one to beat. It looks weird, but it gets the job done.
The other 2 are strictly for self-defense, both being snubbies. One is a Taurus 605, and the other is the Ruger.