Favorite Wheelgun

[Tankcommander]

Well lets start this new Forum off right, What are your favorite or best liked revolvers.

I like my S&W 686 with a 4 inch barrel. Its accurate handles well and 357 magnum is a great caliber. I bought it before the sellout.

I tend to favor auto pistols but everyone should have at least 1 revolver for backup.

TC:cannon:

[maddon]

This the the last Smith I picked up, on my favorite list. S&W 29-3 10 5/8 barreled 44mag.:2guns:

[HUMUNGUS]

My Ruger GP100, 6 inch barrel.
My wife's is her Security Six.
But my favirite is the Colt Python. Too bad its not in my budget to own one.

[Tankcommander]

When are you planning to get the bipod for that hand cannon?
Will it be a hunting gun?
It's a beauty, like the one Joe Piscipoe had in Johnny Dangerously.
"It shoots through schools."

TC:cannon:
"Allons"

[AlleninAlaska]

Ruger Super Redhawk in 480 Ruger.

Ruger BlackHawk in 41 Mag

Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt with custom 5 shot cylinder by Hamilton Bowen.

[maddon]

TC

It is quite the cannon isn't it, I do plan on taking it deer hunting with me this fall. Saw it in a gun shop and after three trips back and the inability to quit thinking about it I bought it. The weight of the long barrel makes it a pussy cat to shoot. Now I'm looking for a Smith 27 and a Smith 57 hopefully both in 8 3/8 inch barrels.

:D :D :D Allons - mad don

[db4]

First let me say I'm mostly a 1911 type, not a wheelgunner, but...

The S&W 442 gets a lot of packin' miles...
the Dan Wesson 15, what a shooter for the money...
the Brazilian contract 1917, smooooth action, real cartridge...
3"HB round butt Model 10, slick version of a real classic...
the '17 Colt just to keep the S&W company...

mygod could this mean I'm turning into a...no no, 2 of them are 45ACP, they don't count...do they?

WHO DID THIS TO ME:eek: :eek: :eek:

[SaxonPig]

Oh man, I don't know if I can pick a favorite. I like them all for different reasons. But, maybe I'd go with my 5" nickeled M27?

[AUTO-5]

My S&W629 8-3/8 loaded with 210 Silvertips. Ouch!

[Hunter280man]

Smith & Wesson 686 Six inch in .357 very smooth:p

Last weekend a group of us went over to the old dump pit and did a little clay blowing. I realy liked a desert eagle in 44 mag, I got 3 clays off a sand bank at 50 yards with a 10 shot clip!
I'll never tell if they wher the ones I shot at...thats my little secret!

Also shot a 45-70, not sure the maker but OH---MANNN! I cant tell you if I actually hit anything with it or if the crater it left just engolfed the pigeon like a black hole! Either way the shock-wave should of killed anything in approximatly a ten foot circle. :cannon:

[a308garand]

Mine.....

S&W Mod 15.

Gotta like the polished blue steel. Light weight for daily carry and still shoots arrow straight.

[punchie]

All of my N framed Smiths with a real fondness for my 625 4". Gotta agree with Dr Pig though on pretty, my nickel plated 5" mod 27 is just knock-dead gorgeous.

[SaxonPig]

Punchie- You have a 5" nickeled M27, too? Isn't that just about the best looking gun ever made? Mine was one of 500 sold to the Florida Highway Patrol in the mid-1970s and has FHP stamped on the left side of the frame. Yours one of these? I ordered mine from a distributer when I had an FFL about 15 years ago. It arrived in 100% unfired condition. Must have been a spare or was issued to a detective who never actually carried it.

[punchie]

Saxon, you would not believe where I got the 5" M27 from or what I had to pay for it. About 5 yrs ago it came in a 'lot' of confiscated weapons that was auctioned by a large metro jurisdiction. Lord knows how long it stayed around the evidence room. When we got it it was in an airtight baggie, couldn't even see a memory ring on the cylinder, and only discolored on two chambers from being fired. Bottom line was that I had to pay only 150 for it as part of the 'lot'.

Every time I start to kick myself for paying to much for a new (to me) gun, I pull that beauty out, gaze and fondle it, wipe it down and put it back in the safe. Sure makes me feel better.

[DocWagon]

It's not actually mine, but my favorite revolver is a .36 Navy Colt black powder my uncle assembled. It's a blast to shoot, although reloading it does take some getting used to. :D I've been saying I'd get one myself for years, but I never seem to get around to it...

It's not tactical. You can't carry it. It's a super hobby gun, though.

[elbStJoeMO]

I have always liked the old k frames. The pieces all fit so tight you couldn't see the seams unless you looked close. They always shot well for me. (unless someone screwed up the cylinder crane playing gangster) I've owned a bunch and still have several. They put a lot of care in the fitting and the finish that is very rare today.

[RugerNiner]

Ruger SP101 357cal. 3" Barrel 5 shot

[bushwack]

I have a M29-5 Classic that has a DA pull as smooth as butter & a single action that surprises me whenever the hammer falls. I have always shot autos but this Smith is a joy to shoot. I've loaded up some lead bullets & I'm anxious to see how they shoot.

Bushwack

[\'clees]

My favorite: Smith M29 4"...pinned and recessed. Too heavy to carry, too short to shoot alot with heavy loads, but boy I love it! Second favorite, Smith 586 4". Custom trigger job...well not really, just like the 29, it have been fired and dry fired close to 10,000 times. Does wonders for that carbon steel. They are great to take to the range, nobody wants to shoot "that old thing", I guess its not as good as Glock or something.

[punchie]

'clees. I still get a lot of "that ol thing' when I go to the range. This is usually followed by "did you see how fast and accurate that old fart shot that thing" when I break out one of the 625s and a handful of moon clips.

[The Night Radier]

I'd have to agree with my ole' partner in crime, over at The
Firing Line; as my vote goes to the Smith & Wesson 629-5,
"Classic" in .44 magnum.

[Plainsman]

I had my Redhawk chopped down to 4" for CCW and daily carry. It'll be used for hunting as well. I stoke it with Specials for defensive work and magnums for hunting. I have some more finish work to go on it since the cutdown, but it sure totes nicely on the belt now! :)

[six shooter]

Find it hard to believe that I am the first to mention a Colt Python.

[Ivanimal]

My Ruger Security Six has outlasted most fads and all females except my wife. But I've had the gun a lot longer. I like the fact that with wheel guns once its loaded you just have to think about where its pointed. Yeah youre limited on shots but when a gun feels like an old friend you dont worry about that in the field.:usa:

[Camera man]

I love the S&W line of K frame hand guns. I now have 3. My fav. is a 4in mod 66. Took my CCW class with it and shot the best group the instructor ever had in his years of teaching. With the right leather, its not a bad carry gun and if the world ever does go to pot I can take 2 and 4 legged animals out to 50 yrds with it.

[Aldo]

Colt offical police 5" barrel fixed sighted 38 special only thing I did was put a Houge mono grip on it.Will shoot 2" groups all day long at 25 yards with 158 grain lead SWC P+"we used to call it the FBI load".Was made in 1940 and action is very tight and trigger Da pull a dream,"better than my python"Owened alot of wheel guns over the years but this one I have held on to for the last 30 years!By far my favorite over ANY I own auto,wheel gun DA/SA,any caliber.

[jkks]

I like plinking with my Ruger Single Six . Deer huntig with my 91/2 Super Red Hawk.and looking at my Colt Python!:2guns:

[ATF]

Ruger Blackhawk .357 bought new in 1956 still have box and all papers. :usa:

[Dennis]

I have a 1933 M95 Russian Nagant revolver that is in like new condition that I got from Century a couple of years ago for $49.95

This is the one where the cylinder moves forward to seal of the gap between the cylinder and barrel to eliminate the gas leakage and promote greater velocity.

This moving of the cylinder results in about a 25 pound double action trigger pull.

The gun has stuff stamped all over it if you are a stamp freak. It has a rebuild stamp but either it is new or they did an amazing arsenal refurbish.

The Fiocchi Nagant revolver ammo is a bit scarce right now. I have a 32acp cylinder for firing cheap ammo and I have a Lee die set for using Starline 32-20 brass to make cheap non-gas seal plinking ammo.

Not the most high tech handgun but it is quite strange and lots of fun to shoot.

Dennis Jenkins

[nellybell]

I like my ole Ruger Bisley. It's in 45LC and eats everything I
feed it. It's a lot better shooter than I am a shot. The frame
is beadblasted gun metal grey, I made the grips out of Red
Burbinga. Here's a lousy picture of a nice ole Single Action...

[Push Rod]

Here are my two favorite
Top DW 357 Max
Bottom SW Model 657 41 mag.


:usa: :D :usa:

[Geno]

Had to think about it for a while.......S&W model 629 with 3 inch barrel or model 19 with 4 inch barrel. Other brands just dont cut it in my opinion compared to the Smith.

[xring]

I'm fond of my '69 mdl. 10.

[mpakosta]

My one and only - Colt Python with a 6" barrel.

[Mike S]

For plinkin' my Single Six.

http://home.comcast.net/~ms97116/six.jpg

Mike S.:beer:

[The White Flyer]

I've got a Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 6 " thats just as sweet to shoot as it is to look at. Nice deep blue steel and wood grips.

[searcher5]

If I had to pick one revolver- it would be my 6" Blue Python, hands down. I just hope that I never have to choose just one.

[The White Flyer]

Originally posted by searcher5
If I had to pick one revolver- it would be my 6" Blue Python, hands down. I just hope that I never have to choose just one.
Oh man...now ya got me thinkin'!!! I just heard that kalifornia lawmakers want to place a ban on high power semi-autos and the Ruger Mini-14 is number one on the list. What WILL they think of next?!?

[one good cop]

good question

[NOTPARS]

I carried a Smith for ten years and shot Rugers on the side at the same time. I'd take them in this order:

1. Ruger GP-100 4 inch
2. Ruger Security Six .357 six inch
3. Smith and Wesson Model 19 .357 4 inch
4. Smith .41

[Blackwater]

If I could have only one wheelgun, it would definitely be my OM Ruger .44 Super Blackhawk. Not even a contest.

Of course, I'd long and loudly lament a good K-frame S&W .38 or .357. I like the 14" twist and the looks of the Colts, but in DA, I just aclimated myself to the S&W, and just can't get used to the Colt's actions. Beauty is its own excuse for being, though, so .....

Then there's that new little ss Ruger .32 H&R (I just can't call that lil' round a "magnum" after so many years with the .44) Ruger Single Six. Man! That neat little contoured grip REALLY fits my hand nicely! Ever pick up a handgun, and INSTANTLY say, "Hey! I think I can SHOOT this one?" That's the experience I had with that little .32 Ruger. NEAT!

And then too, what heart amongst us beats so dead as to NOT love the old Colt Peacemaker???? The original "eagle" rubber grips just nestle in my hand like a baby nestles up to mama's breast!

Favorite wheelgun???? I guess it's like askin' Dad which species of fish he liked to eat best: "Whichever one I've got!" :cool:

[Old Judge Creek]

OK, the question was "Favorite"... as in 1.

That'd be my S&W 629 Trail Boss (the original special run 1994 vintage) with 3" Magna - Ported barrel. I carry it more often than any other when I'm out yahoo-yaying on my ranch in the Nevada desert.

[mbott]

I own a Colt Trooper Mk III that would probably be the very last gun I'd sell if I had to. It's alway seemed to me to be one of the most underappreciated revolvers sold.

--
Mike

[Rocketman]

I've got a S&W 10 in 4" that I use with Code Eagle, for sims work, and a pair of Cimmarrons in 45 Colt, for Cowboy Action, but this baby has got to be the favorite of the bunch.
http://www.fftcenter.com/glocklist/Projects/ragingl.JPG
8 3/8", comped, in 454 Casull, topped with an Aimpoint 7000S 2x w/ 2 min. dot. All the hunting rifle I need for this area...:2guns:

[dchi]

tough call real tough. I guess it would be my 627 PC because you don't see many people with em and its so smooth. But my 629 8" is my most most accurate and my 610 get most used since i use it for idpa matches. 586 4" and 625 are great too.

[22man]

the only one that makes any sense anymore is a used, $150, 4" barreled, adjustable sighted Taurus .22lr. It's just for teaching novices why they DONT want a revolver, basically. :-)

[22man]

and just wtf are YOU to speak for everyone who EVER reads this site?

[one good cop]

22man you are a loser get a life. noone wants you here grow up or die .dont care which you choose.. :angry:

[bravo 1]

S&W 629, 4 inch barrel. Light enough to carry all day in a holster and powerful enough to even the odds when a bear wants to dispute the ownership of the elk quarter Iam packing out. ( Big Horn County , Wyoming , November 2000 ) I won the dispute.

[einnor1040]

The best shooting revolver I have is a Brazilian contract S&W 1917 45acp. That gun is deadly accurate and tons of fun to shoot.

[ganado]

I sent a new Ruger Bisley in 45 Colt to Hamilton Bowen to shorten the barrel to 5.5 inches, and do his magic with the trigger, the action, the forcing cone, etc., and install his rear sight. It is fine....

www.bowenclassicarms.com

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[I]
I love the smell of napalm in the morning....
it smells like....victory!
Robert Duval

[jimbo5246]

My Favorite some of which I no longer have thanks to the Doctor telling me I would never shoot again ! Ruger Security Six SS 6inch Barrel, S&W Mdl 28 Highway Patrolman,Ruger Security Six 4 inch SS.Jim :2guns:

[Tony Mig]

Colt Python 4" barrel.....it was my sister's gun, and she gave it away to her friends in Texas..... :rolleyes:

[TwinRugers]

I myself don't have a revolver,
But I love my dad's

He has a new model black hawk in .357 with a 6.5 inch barrel
a security siz .357 SS w/ six inch barrel(probably my fav...
and a SRH in .454

I like them all but the DA .357 is probably my favorite.

I plan on someday getting a 4 inch Ruger Speed Six, in Stainless....

But I would also like a 7 shooter!!!

[SCOOPER]

MY FAVORITE by far is my 8 inch,SS, anaconda in 44 mag.i have a laminated custom fingered grip in shades of green.what a beauty.what a triigger.

[Bullet Bob]

Have more than a few S&W's, a few Colt's, but Skeeter was right about the best - a 5" model 27.

http://www.fototime.com/5F3CB629DD490A9/standard.jpg

[Tankcommander]

I am glad to see this post is still going strong. I finally went to 100 posts! YAHOO!
I still love my S&W 686, Which I will have to pass on to my sons.

TC :cannon:

[djl4570]

It's tough to go wrong with a S&W N Frame. I have several. The original series 629's in four and six inch are a lot of fun but do beat you up after a couple hundred rounds. I would have to go with my M25-5 four inch in .45 Colt with the AA#5 or HS7 handloads I make for it.

[Deputy Al]

Tough question.......gotta say my S&W Model 16-4 x 6", just a tackdriving small game machine. RCBS 98 grain SWC's from 800 to 1200 FPS......put the sights on it, and the critter is as good as cooked.

Now, in bear country the Redhawk 44 x 5.5" gets the nod.....but I really prefer the CZ-550 in 9.3 x 62 for large nasty furry things with claws and teeth.

[cornut]

:D What staying power this thread has. My favorite changes as the collection grows. But have to say M-29s dominate the group so the current fav would be a nickel 6&1/2 inch pinned & recessed with Hogue mono grip in kingwood.Oooooh just to sweet.

[stengun315]

My favorite wheelgun is my S&W 3RD model Hand Ejector 44spl., but my Colt New Service .45, .38 Official Police, or my two 1873 French Ordnance Revolvers are close runners-up.

[Deputy Al]

Stengun--

I would have a tough time picking a favorite from your examples given.

I just picked up an updated version of your S&W 44 Special--a M-624 x 6.5". It gets its maiden voyage in a couple hours, with Lyman 429421's at 800 FPS. Should be fun!

[swill269]

:o
my ruger blackhawk 45 convertible. shoots anything from mild to wild in .451 cal. accurately. i have pachmyer grips, trigger job, red ramp front sight and tapped for scope. this weapon is great for anything out to 50 yds with the right load. ;)

:cool: :usa: :beer:

[firedog03]

My favorite, actually i have had 2 that i loved..and i regret selling. the first, was a Colt King Cobra .357 with a 4" barrel, the other and probably the better shooter. but not as pretty was a stainless Dan Wesson model 15 in a .357 mag., it also had a 4" barrel.

[Deputy Al]

The new (to me) S&W M-624 x 6.5" did right fine on its maiden flight. Like all N-frame Smiths with any real recoil, the cylinder latch abraded my right thumb--those factory target grips don't work for me. Pachmayr Grippers will resolve that problem. Otherwise, performance with 2 of 3 different cast bullets was pretty good. The revolver did NOT care for 200 grain FN (44-40 design, sized .431"), but doted on both Lyman #429421 (Keith SWC/plain-base) and on Lyman #429244 (Thompson SWC/GC). I ran both designs to 950 FPS, and fine accuracy resulted.

One of my favorite wheelguns--the S&W Model 16-4 x 6"--did its usual fine work with both jacketed and cast bullets. Absolutely drop dead accurate--as a very unwise jackrabbit learned while I was running Sierra 90 grain JHP's through the piece. About 75 yards away from my firing point, this critter hopped out from behind a palo verde bush some 15 minutes after I started shooting. His bad luck--the revolver is sighted at that distance with these loads. The coyotes need an easy meal now and then.

A great day, all around. Cold desert, all to myself, and after the shooting bit a roundabout trip homeward through some awesomely beautiful canyonland country.

[stevinator]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid97/pecb3d408993421dc338b15e03ba8aea1/fa07818c.jpg So far it's my 357 tracker. I shot two deer with it this year. :D

[EEMiller]

:samurai: My favorites are my Taurus Model #689, and my U.S. Army issue Model #1917 (Deadly accurate!).

[Second Wind]

My fav's are S&W 686 or the S&W model 10 with a 4" heavy barrel.

[Sturmgewehr]

Well, for right now, I suppose I would have to say...Ruger Super Redhawk .44 stainless w/7" barrel, a Colt Anaconda w/compensator, or a S&W 629 PC Hunter, with the full under barrel shroud (or is it lug? I forgot...). I thought I should say my favourite from each of the big three. :)

Sturm

[punchie]

Ya reckon

http://fototime.com/5F1109A0E4DD66C/standard.jpg

[papajohn]

Man, what a collection! Can I come over and play? :o

Personal favorite was a 3" SW 57 41 Maggie, Pachmayr Compac grip, shooting Remington factory 170's, the muzzle flash was measured in yards. But what a hoot to shoot, and with target handloads, deadly as a rifle out to 75 yards.

There was also a SW 686 4", shot a genuine 3/4" group with it, open sighted, at 25 yards. Still have the target. Used to use it in the local Police League matches, and it made me look GOOD! :lol:
The trigger job was the results of 45,000 rounds in four years, mostly hot handloads, plus lots of dry-firing. When it finally wore out I sold it to a little old lady for a house gun, and the bought the 41.

Those were the good old days!
PJ

[one good cop]

heres a new one

[one good cop]

another

[redhawk44]

I currently have 38 handguns in my battery and I would love to tell you which one is my favorite, but it keeps changing. <_<

I shoot rimfires for a while and then THEY are my favorites. Then I will read an article about big bores and I will shoot 44 Specials, 44 Magnums and 45 Colts, and THEY are my favorites.

Then....well you get the picture I am sure.

All I know is that it is great to be retired, have my own place to shoot and have spring be here. :ar15:

[MoeMentum]

My S&W model 15, with 4" barrel. I have two of them.

[txpete]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/158489.jpg (http://www.hunt101.com/?p=158489&c=500&z=1)
http://www.hunt101.com/img/175088.JPG (http://www.hunt101.com/?p=175088&c=500&z=1)
these are tied for the #1 spot
pete

[mrmeyer]

I vote my 686P 4", but I do like shooting dads Colt Python 6" :2guns:

[Painless]

So far, I love my S&W 586 4" the best.

The single action is awesome, just blow on the trigger and it goes off. Shoot's straight as a die and directly at wherever my shakey hands attempt to point it, LOL! :lol:

---> Click here for a pic <--- (http://painless.titanhosting.ca/images/firearms/snw586.jpg)

Russ.

[cornut]

:usa: Man oh man. Twenty eight months on this thread and still alive and kicking. A lot of folks came and went during this little (favorite wheelgun) post. Any body remember 22 man ? A real turd.

[swill269]

:o
cornut,
22man came and went before i got here. according to what he left, i'm glad he did! :lol:
:cool:

[Tankcommander]

I'm glad to see this still going. and I still love my 686. Traded in my other 2 revolvers to get a Para-ord 14-45 LDA. The 686 will still be going strong to leave to my sons, but they may have to fight over it.

TC :cannon:

[countryfried1]

What would any of y'all reccomend for the person who was to start out, as far as brand, caliber, etc. ? I want a "Truck Gun"(my 30-30 is getting lonely) , for defense, and possibly hunting(deer, varmints in turbans...). Any suggestions? Single Actions are fun, but are they recommended?

Thanks,
Big Country :usa:

[Tankcommander]

Need I say more S&W 686, in 357 either 6 or 7 shot you can't go wrong. Its a great dependable gun. Its stainless and has Hogue grips. Speed loaders abound.

TC :cannon:

[F4D]

My favorite is this S&W 28, Highway Patrol, 4" with trigger work. Maybe cause it's the ONLY wheel gun I own and it was mine for 200.00.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/F4Dee/357a.jpg

[Willieboy]

I am mainly an automatic fan. However, I also like the .357 mag. for its versatility and power. During my lifetime, I've owed two Colt Pythons and an S&W Model 66 snub. My current favorite is a Ruger .357 w/3 inch tube. I like its accuracy, durability and concealability. Next year, I plan to drop it off at Teddy Jacobsons for a trigger job.

[Swordslinger]

S&W Model 29. 6" barrel, blued, laminated rosewood Houge grips. Its a thang of beauty man, wish I had a pic........................... wait a minute.............................no I dont........................If I did, you horndogs would drool over MY girl................She's mine I say!!!! MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!! :lol: :lol:

[Swordslinger]

Originally posted by countryfried1@Sep 7 2004, 12:11 PM
What would any of y'all reccomend for the person who was to start out, as far as brand, caliber, etc. ? I want a "Truck Gun"(my 30-30 is getting lonely) , for defense, and possibly hunting(deer, varmints in turbans...). Any suggestions? Single Actions are fun, but are they recommended?

Thanks,
Big Country :usa:
I would recomend any of the following. Because I have had them and used them for deer hunting.

Ruger Super Backhawk .44 mag
S&W Model 29 44 mag
I have used those, but I can also recomend the Super Redhawk, as my father in law once had one for deer.

I would also recomend that you start out useing 44 S&W Specials, and when you have mastered it, then go up to 44 mags.

[cowboy117]

:usa: S&W Model 617 .22 cal., stainless ,4 inch barrell ,Hogue grips.Can shoot all day for a couple bucks,no recoil.Very accurate also.Great trainer for 686 357 Mag. B)

[Tankcommander]

Cowboy is your 617 a 6 or 10 shot. I had the 10 shot with a six inch barrel and it spit lead something fierce. I had also read that the semiauto 22s were more accurate then revolvers. I traded in the 617 for a Para Ord 14/45 LDA. Also replaced the 617 with a Ruger MK11 bull barrel Government target model which I like better.

TC :cannon:

[ksrugerfan]

My favorite of the ones I own.
although I have had this feeling latley that I might really need a S&W mod 28. :lol:

[darjeeling]

Always liked the good old S&W Model 27. She's a beaut, expecially when nickel plated with 8 3/8" barrel. Doesn't shoot half bad either ;). The M29 would be my second choice.

[cowboy117]

Tankcommander;My 617 is a 10 shot.Excellent gun,no timing problems,shoots way better than me!Bought new 9 months ago.S&W still makes the best revolver I.M.H.O. :usa: :2guns:

[Tankcommander]

Cowboy glad to hear your 617 is good. I had mine for a few years bought it new with a 6inch barrel. It spit like crazy everytime I had it on the range. I am much happier with my Ruger MKII. I was surpised to read in a gun mag that semi-auto 22s were more accurate then revolvers. What do you think? At least in my experiance it seems to be true. S&W does make the best revolvers though I love my 686.

TC :cannon:

[Ram_Rod]

Hey Commander!

What do you mean it "spit lead"? I just picked up my 4" 686p and am considering a 10 shot 617 in the near future. (still deciding between the 4" and 6")

Sorry for the ignorance. :blink:


Ram_Rod
:usa:

[Tankcommander]

The cylinder didn't exactly line up with the forcing cone and a tiny bit of the bullet would get shaved off spitting out the sides. It would hit my hand or some times I could feel it on my face. It really got dirty on the cylinder face and round the forcing cone.

I bought the 617 for the same reason your thinking about it its similarity to the 686. They are nearly identical so its a good match. I could have sent it back to S&W for warrentee work but I figured it would be easier to trade it in.

TC :cannon:

[gossman]

the factory should have retimed that pistol. Any good gunsmith has the know how

[Ram_Rod]

Interesting. Thanks for the clarification! Nothing like a little hot lead to get your attention. :eek: Did you like the pistol other than that?


Ram_Rod
:usa:

[Tankcommander]

I could have sent it back for warrentee work but I had such a hassle returning my Taurus that I didn't want to deal with another one on a gun I didn't like that much. The gunsmith I used said that it may have voided the warentee if he worked on it. I am much happier with my Ruger MKII which I feel more comfortable with seem to shoot better. I think the timing on a 10 shot revolver must be a little more complex then a 6 shot.

T :cannon:

[Tankcommander]

I finally got a shot of my favorite revolver its a plain jane 686 but I like her.

TC :cannon:

[Killians]

The only wheel gun i own is a
Ruger GP100 357ss 6in barrel w 1/2 shroud.
Have had her for about 13 yrs i geuss. Was my 1st handgun. Still looks
and shoots like new. Great wheelgun for the money. (i think)

[Ram_Rod]

Probably should have started a new thread for this one...

Does anyone know why the trigger and hammer are discolored in the stainless S&W revolvers. It's ugly. When I take mine apart for the trigger job, I think I'll polish out the hammer and trigger.

TC, Your hammer is like mine but my trigger is REALLY ugly. Is this from heat treating the parts or something? It looks like old spilled diesel down the side of a dusty truck. :huh:


Ram_Rod
:usa:

[Tankcommander]

I believe its from heat treating, it reminds me of the color case hardening on old west revolvers. I never thought about it much, I kind of like it.

TC :cannon:

[cornut]

:D Hey TC. This thing is going on 3 years. It is amazing.

[Tankcommander]

I know, hey revolvers are still very popular, I wonder if any other threads have been around this long.

TC :cannon:

[M1911]

this thread just goes and goes and goes.....must be something about revolvers.

me, I'm kinda partial to my 4" Colt Diamondback. Never part with it. Put more 148 gr BBWC went thru that thing than I can count and it never missed a beat.
:D

[HouLlama]

Well, for my $.02 its the stainless 1979 Ruger Security Six I have that was my father-in-laws Houston PD backup weapon. To this day, its had less than 300 rounds thru it, looks like it did the day he bought it. Sits in my bedtable with 6 hydra-shok JHP's in it, right below my 12ga.

http://24.153.161.10/images/357mag.jpg

[Ram_Rod]

Great looking piece Llama!

I like the way the trigger guard is contoured a bit into more of an egg shape on the Ruger. The half lug barrel looks great too. Kind of like a small version of the Smith 29 or 629.

Thanks for posting

Ram_Rod
:usa:

[HouLlama]

Thanks Ram, I've always been fond of Rugers. My very first was a '75 .357 SS 8" model. Wish I still had it now.....

[375hhmag]

I broke into the revolvers in the late 70's, Started with Gp100 6" heavy barrel shot it alot great gun. Went next to a ruger super blackhawk S.S. shot it alot , went to a super redhawk shot it alot and finally ended up with a freedom arms 454 . I loved the Ruger's they never let me done in the field, but the Freedom is just a great big Step above. 45 colt, 454 it don't matter. For me it's the best Single action revolver made. Used it for deer black bear..does the job as long as I do my part. Freedom Arms

[RickVS]

I could not decide between my Model 57 4-inch .41 mag, my 6-inch Python or my 4-inch 629.

[swill269]

:o :o :o

"AND THE WHEEL GOES ROUND AND ROUND..."

i just noticed how long this has been around. :beer: :usa:

long enough for me to have a new favorite; sp101 w/laser grips! :usa:
:cool:

[anna1983]

THE RUGER GP 100 IN 357 MAGNUM , ONE OF THE STRONGEST 357 MADE.

[dogngun]

I love Smiths, shot and carried them for over 30 years, but recently went to Ruger Six's, and sold my last Model 19. Carry a 2 3/4" Speed Six in stainless, but LOVE my 1980 Security Six, blue in six inch with Sile walnut grippers.Solid, finally smoothing up after 25 years


Mark

[Gillster]

One of these two would qualify, until I bought these it would have been a 686, not sure which one though.

[NWO]

I own a few revolvers in various calibers. They all have their uses, and I love them all.

If I had to pick a favorite though, I'd pick my classic SMITH and WESSON Model 29 .44 Magnum. Blued, six inch barrel, all original and PRISTINE.

There is something about the classic 'Dirty Harry' weapon that has always intrigued me.

Good Shooting!

[bluedsteelnwood]

Favorite Wheelgun a S&W USGI 1917 that was reblued by S&W in the early seventies and had the trigger worked on to give in a even better pull. It had also been fitted a pair of Gonsalvo Alves(sic) grips that are a perfect match, along with the orginal griips refinished. What is really unusual is that S&W made up a factory box for it with the Model numer i.e. Second Model Hand Ejector Model 1917, barrel lenght and with the serial number on the box also. Came with historical letter by Jinks and receipt for work done on it. It looks almost new and shoots amazingly well with 45Auto Rim Cartridges. The work was done by S&W for a former police chief whose deptment had purchased a large number of S&W revolvers, which is why they went out of their way to make it nice. It had been in his family many years, his father having owned it which goes back a long time. I was lucky in buying it anwering an ad in a local advertising type paper.

[Tankcommander]

Any chance of a picture? Sounds nice.

TC :cannon:

[ShootinDave]

686 2.5" for CCW
686 4" for carry/all purpose gun
686 6" for paper/hunting

Sorry, might be a bit bias, but S&W owns the wheel gun format.
(i shoot a smith model 64 police issue for my university shooting team)

-Dave

[commanderfan]

GP100. I have bought 4 of them. Im keeping this one. forever. Number 2 would be my S&W MG in 45 LC.

[Tankcommander]

I've been tempted to get a 45 ACP revolver, I've been trying to cut down on too many calibers of ammo in my stockpile. With a 45 ACP revolver it would use the same ammo as my favorite autos my Colt and Para-ordnance.

TC :cannon:

[breechplug]

Originally posted by The Night Radier@Jun 26 2002, 12:36 PM
I'd have to agree with my ole' partner in crime, over at The
Firing Line; as my vote goes to the Smith & Wesson 629-5,
"Classic" in .44 magnum.
Got to agree night raider, I'm a new member and have several autos but only one
wheel gun so far but my uncle is a dealer and I belong to a local sportsmans
club and shot just about everything there is and my favorite is the S&W 629
5" classic

[bill.l.johnson]

Feels good and shoots straight. I think it looks good too!

bill:)

[aquaphreak]

Are there any manufacturers who make a double action convertible revolver? That might score high on my list if it was available and fit my hand & shooting style?

[gunrun45]

Ruger security six 357. After that I'd take a ruger speed six with the barrel bobbed to 3 inches. The new GP-100 has such a small ejector I'm always afraid I'm gonna break it.

aquaphreak- KORTH revolvers are convertable from what I understand. Brace yourself and be prepared for sticker shock. Other than that rugers can be converted to take 9mm moon clips as most revolvers can by a knowledgeable gun smith. Smith makes a 45LC that takes 45ACP moon clips. I'm sure there are others out there too.

[aquaphreak]

:cool: Thanks for that info. My brother mentioned to me that possibly Dan Wesson had one out there as well.
Haven't used "moonies" before. Look like they might be faster/less of a hassle than speed loaders of certain types, though.

Have been attracted to Single Actions for convertibles. But prefer Wheels.

[Oregon49er]

Here's My Favorite:
Ruger Super Redhawk .44Mag w/Millett High Rings/Iron Sights and Leupold 2X EER Scope. Although I rented & shot a S&W 629 at a range in Agoura Hills, CA. last week, it was nice, but not like my .44

http://www.geocities.com/abadeggman/RugerSuperRedhawk-sm.jpg

[aquaphreak]

Just got an e-mail from my brother in Oregon................Gun Country.

He dropped me photos of a revolver called "Medusa". It is stated to be able to fire multiple loads of various rounds in the venerable .38 calibre.

Article states that it successfully fired one cylinder with 9 mm, .357 mag, .38 Special and .380 loaded at the same time. No cylinder was swapped out. All in the same one.

Article was dated 1997 and possibly came from Popular Mechanics. Now if I can learn how to insert pix on this site

[gunrun45]

VERY HARD TO FIND!! I've been looking for years and haven't found one yet.
I know to those of us who have used 9mm moon clips to shoot 9mm outa 38's for years this sounds CRAZY, but I read the same article with the same pics. Never seen one but it is my grail find (that a 2 consecutive serial number NIB ruger 3 screw convertable 45's).

[Oregon49er]

My Smith & W 460 will shoot 3 different rounds in the same cylinder. 460S&W Mag, 454 Casull and .45LC.. Great guns, Annie!

[gunrun45]

You shoot 460, 454 and 45LC outa the same gun?
I don't know the 460 round well enough. Never heard of that before. Musta snuck by me. Is there enough room between the cylinder face and the frame for moon clips to shoot 45ACP?
If so I might have to buy one. I've been eyeballing a Ruger 454 cas but this sounds like a more versitile setup.

[Oregon49er]

Gunrun,
Yeah, all 3 Rounds, I was flabbergasted when I heard that, so had to get me one. . I guess this piece is new this past winter. There's about 3/32 between the cylinder and frame. I'll check it out for fit and let you know. It's quite a gun and I plan on getting it scoped for hunting pigs and the like.
Ore.

[aquaphreak]

My Smith & W 460 will shoot 3 different rounds in the same cylinder. 460S&W Mag, 454 Casull and .45LC.. Great guns, Annie!

OREGON..............Forgot about the big S&W.

I like the big 'uns, too. Interested in .45 LC and .45 ACP other than the Korth , (mega buck weapon) that had been referred to me. Really do not want to go Single Action with this one.

AQUAPHREAK......

[Tankcommander]

Can you believe I started this thread on 12 May 2002. It will soon be 4 years old. it may break 10000 views soon. I still like my S&W686 but I have been thinking about a revolver in 45ACP. any suggestions? Any one have a favorite 45ACP revolver?

TC

[BobM]

I'm new to the forum, so I hope you don't mind my adding my favorites.
Ruger Security Six 357, Uberti 5 1/2" mdl 1873 in 45LC.
The Uberti's are case colored with Brass backstrap and trigger guard.

[DaveyDug]

Taurus makes some very nice .45acp revolvers. I think this one is my favorite:
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=455SS4&category=Revolver

[Tankcommander]

I'm new to the forum, so I hope you don't mind my adding my favorites.
Ruger Security Six 357, Uberti 5 1/2" mdl 1873 in 45LC.
The Uberti's are case colored with Brass backstrap and trigger guard.

Bob thats what has kept this thread going new members adding their favorites. What's the barrel length on the Ruger?

TC

[gunrun45]

Can you believe I started this thread on 12 May 2002. It will soon be 4 years old. it may break 10000 views soon. I still like my S&W686 but I have been thinking about a revolver in 45ACP. any suggestions? Any one have a favorite 45ACP revolver?

TC

I still love my Ruger balckhawk convertable in 45LC and 45ACP. As far as wheel guns go I like the looks of the thunder ranch custom S&W 45ACP. I just couldn't "pull the trigger" on buying one though:lol: all pun intended.

[gunrun45]

Gunrun,
Yeah, all 3 Rounds, I was flabbergasted when I heard that, so had to get me one. . I guess this piece is new this past winter. There's about 3/32 between the cylinder and frame. I'll check it out for fit and let you know. It's quite a gun and I plan on getting it scoped for hunting pigs and the like.
Ore.

I couldn't help myself. I got a screaming good deal on a magnum research 454cas last week. I looked at the smith though and was VERY impressed. Thanks for the info!

[wheelgun]

I have a S&W 686 with a 5 1/2" tube that I bought yaers ago and I will never sell it.My favorite all around pistol would be my 44 mag superblackhawk.I have 4 Rugers but I carry the blackhawk the most.:D

[BobM]

Sorry it took so long to get back; the ruger has a 4" barrel, and she is more accurate than the pitiful shooter behind it.

[FatDaddy]

.... Still have a lot of ammo....maybe I'll get another.

I have many semi autos.

Funny how that works. A friend of mine said he had a couple of boxes of 38s left from a previous gun sale. He asked if I wanted them and of course I took them, planning on shooting them through my 357. They ended up being 380 not 38. I ended up buying a 380 just to shoot them.

[wheelgun]

Funny how that works. A friend of mine said he had a couple of boxes of 38s left from a previous gun sale. He asked if I wanted them and of course I took them, planning on shooting them through my 357. They ended up being 380 not 38. I ended up buying a 380 just to shoot them.

That is strange the same thing happened to me.A guy gave me all of his reloading supplies,primers,bullets,powder and 1000 brand new pieces of 45 colt brass.So I had to buy another wheelgun to shoot the brass.I ended up buying a Ruger 454 casull 9 1/2" barrel.:D

[BlkHawk73]

With them being the same except for chamberings...my Acusport Bisleys!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/BlkHawk73/Ruger/DSC01211.jpg

[Tankcommander]

With them being the same except for chamberings...my Acusport Bisleys!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/BlkHawk73/Ruger/DSC01211.jpg
Very nice family photo.

TC

[a1b2c3]

My favorite would be the snubby 38spl. I'm never without at least one. S&W, Ruger or Taurus.

[cowboy117]

Just bought a used ,in great condition,686 S&W 4'' in stainless[the only way they come,i believe].It matches my 617 .22 10 shot model.The 686 is an older one,with the hammer mounted firing pin and no lock.Shot it today and it seems to be a keeper.I've wanted one since i bought my 617 two years ago.I'm a happy camper!:DPlus it was 70 degrees and sunny.Gotta love it!!!!!!!

[wheelgun]

Just bought a used ,in great condition,686 S&W 4'' in stainless[the only way they come,i believe].It matches my 617 .22 10 shot model.The 686 is an older one,with the hammer mounted firing pin and no lock.Shot it today and it seems to be a keeper.I've wanted one since i bought my 617 two years ago.I'm a happy camper!:DPlus it was 70 degrees and sunny.Gotta love it!!!!!!!

I bought a 686 5 1/2" a few years ago it is a great gun.

[Tankcommander]

Hey 2 more votes for 686s, they are great guns.

TC

[cowboy117]

Funny how that works. A friend of mine said he had a couple of boxes of 38s left from a previous gun sale. He asked if I wanted them and of course I took them, planning on shooting them through my 357. They ended up being 380 not 38. I ended up buying a 380 just to shoot them. Just read this older post.I bought a nice S&W holster for $21,and had to buy a $450 686 S&W to fill it!!!!It sat for over a year and every time i looked at it,it drove me crazy to see it empty!!!!!:o

[texasrick]

Tend to like a lot of different revolvers (never really met one I didn't like) but my contents of the safes says I am partial to the SAA (originals as well as clones) and modern versions such as the Ruger Blackhawk.

Presently have single actions in .22LR, .22Mag, .32-20, .38Spl, .357, 9MM, .41Mag, .44Spl, .44-40, .44 Mag, .45LC, and .45ACP.

Favorite single action is my Ruger "Flattop" in .44 mag.....7 1/2" barrel, stag grips, and carrying a 4 digit serial number that indicates it was a first year production piece. After perhaps 5000 rounds fired it will still keep 6 shots inside 3" at 50 yards (about as good as I can hold anyway).

Ruger still makes great guns but none like the originals. The Blackhawk / Super Blackhawk were a step backwards and the "New Models" were a near crime.

When just nosing around the woods my favorite revolver is a SAA in .32-20. Light enough for small game encountered (rabbits / squirrels) for the pot and heavy enough if shot carefully to handle the odd wild hog that might come along.

[100W_Warlock]

I think I am torn between 3 wheel guns.

Taurus 608SS4 that I had tuned by a good smithy.
- shoots 2" groups w/o having to put much effort into it
- 8 shot 357 magnum
- wears hogue mono-grips... makes shooting ALOT nicer

S&W model 28-2
- Big N-frame gun and heavy... wears a good surface of blue with just a slight hint of holster wear.
- LOVES 158gr SWC ammo and A2400 or W296
- Hogue goncoalve monogrip with finger groves make this an easy gun to draw and holster
- TACK DRIVER!!!

Ruger Blackhawk 45lc 4 5/8"
- Accurate
- 45acp cylinder included
- likes 200gr cowboy loads with 6gr of trailboss


If I had to pick just one, it would be the Taurus (please, no snickering), but, the Ruger Blackhawk is also a favorite "fungun" of mine as well.
- devours 300gr XTP bullets with W296 behind it

[Tankcommander]

Well this thread is still going strong. It may have the most hits on the board.
Still have my 686.

TC

[cowboy117]

Like the Energizer Bunny!I just ordered a new S&W 37-2.These are new guns,produced in very limited quantity in .38 Special,with factory bobbed hammers,NO LOCKS,hammer mounted firing pins,forged triggers and hammers[no MIM parts!] and Uncle Mikes boot grips.Barrels are 1 7/8" long.Frames are aluminum with steel cylinders and barrels.Comes in black finish like the 442.Weight is 14 or 15 oz.[642 and 442 are 15 oz.:i heard these are 1 oz. lighter but can't confirm this..Anyone else have one of these?Tankcommander,i was stalking the woods with my 4" 686 today!Gotta' love 'em!:2guns:

[Tankcommander]

Like the Energizer Bunny!I just ordered a new S&W 37-2.These are new guns,produced in very limited quantity in .38 Special,with factory bobbed hammers,NO LOCKS,hammer mounted firing pins,forged triggers and hammers[no MIM parts!] and Uncle Mikes boot grips.Barrels are 1 7/8" long.Frames are aluminum with steel cylinders and barrels.Comes in black finish like the 442.Weight is 14 or 15 oz.[642 and 442 are 15 oz.:i heard these are 1 oz. lighter but can't confirm this..Anyone else have one of these?Tankcommander,i was stalking the woods with my 4" 686 today!Gotta' love 'em!:2guns:

Dam I have got to get out of New Jersey. I would have to drive for quite awile to find woods big enough to stalk. Love that 686 as well. I'll have to star saving for a new handgun.

TC

[unclebill]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/davesdrive099-5.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/davesdrive099-12.jpg
i just got all three so im counting them all.

[Oregon49er]

Nice Looking Set of six-Guns. Are they Colts, Cimmarons, or what?

[unclebill]

they are piettas.
these are the 1st cowboy type guns i've owned.
they are a different animal than any of my other wheelguns.
they sure feel good in the hand!

[Tom C.]

I would have to say my favorite is a S&W 627-5PC 5" SS .357 MAG.
Honorable mention must go to my 25-2 .45 ACP and Ruger NMBH 5 ½” SS .45 Colt.

[HighDesertWolf]

My favorites are My ruger security six 6" and Gp100 4"

[wonderdog451]

I personally prefer my S&W 625 bored out to 460 Rowland. Nothing like something short of a 45 winchester magnum for stopping power,plus the ability to shoot 45 acp as well. My next purchase will hopefull be a S&W 8 shot 357 magnum however.

[CA357]

My favorite is a 6" S&W 19-2 Triple T, target grips, trigger and hammer. It's old, the bluing's pretty worn, the action's slick, it hits where I point and it always goes bang.