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I don't own a revolver.... It is sad I know. It is one of the things I hem and haw over, debate in the back of my mind with myself about caliber and barrel length etc etc. The other I can't decide on is what Henry riffle model I want, whole different story there. Anyways What would people suggest from what they have shot or own?

I don't own a revolver.... It is sad I know. It is one of the things I hem and haw over, debate in the back of my mind with myself about caliber and barrel length etc etc. The other I can't decide on is what Henry riffle model I want, whole different story there. Anyways What would people suggest from what they have shot or own?

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A lot depends on what you want it for, as with most things. I own a Ruger Stainless Blackhawk in .357 Mag ... enjoy the hell out of it and have had it since the '70s. But it's a fun shooter, not a carry gun. Same with my Ruger Single Six in .22LR/.22 Mag.

All In all, I've fired many a wheel gun over the years, snubby S&Ws, Colt and S&W military revolvers, etc. Hell, even cap and balls. So it's hard to say this one's better than that one, assuming you have a quality handgun to start with. It all comes down to what you want out of the thing IMHO.

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Second cap and ball. or black powder in general. It might not be practical for many modern applications compared to other firearms, but black powder is SOOOOO much god damn fun. And cheaper than some other modern calibers, per shot. And if you hunt, black powder in many states gets a much easier start date and a longer season length than modern firearm hunters.

[–] • 1 pt

They are much fun ... and they have so many powder options nowadays, it makes it even easier.

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I'm primarily giving this response because you said "revolver". If you are a fan of engineering, the biggest thing since sliced bread in the Revolver world is the Chiappa Rhino's re-design. The lightweight, reduced mass, under-barrel design of the Rhino completely re-imagines the recoil and accuracy of a traditional .357 Magnum. You can get a 3" snub nose, or all the way to a 6" barrel. Factory picatinny for any lights/red dots you may prefer. Biggest benefit is you can load 38 Special which has practically zero recoil to learn the weapon. I would point any beginner to a 2" Rhino and have them learn shooting 38 Special.

Long story short, go to a gun range and rent various different guns in various different calibers to find what is right for you. The designs vary wildly for different ergonomics and strength levels. A revolver might be right for you, and some people will never shoot less than .45 ACP in a pistol, but just view the problem as one where your unique set of criteria determines what you will be most effective with.

I have many firearms, and the Chiappa Rhino 60DS loaded with .357 Magnum in a shoulder holster is my "bear killer" of choice when hunting.

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Anything Smith and Wesson, Colt, or Ruger should treat you very well. Can't recommend any specific model as I'm not a revolver owner. Have looked at buying a S&W 686 and Ruger Blackhawk in the past. Never heard a bad thing about the two.

357s are very versatile, can shoot light load 38 Specials for Range day, and 357 Magnum for self defense. Just make sure to practice with 357 if you plan to use it. Can also use it for hunting deer as well and is legal in a lot of the midwestern states.

I wouldn't go under a 4" barrel personally, but it's not the best for concealed carry, but I wouldn't use it as a concealed carry gun.

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I second the .357 suggestion. You can plonk with .38 special and load .357 in there when you mean business.

I've got a hammerless, and thats nice for pocket carry.

[–] • 0 pt

I like the . Ruger uses a transfer bar system between the hammer and the firing pin. I like this safety feature. Most newer Smith and Wesson's have an internal key lock that many people do not like.

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Wow I had no clue about the internal locking mechanism. That is right out the window. The Sp101 is a what I am most likely going for. Maybe.

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The SP101 is a great gun. The only issue to consider is that the rear sites are fully adjustable. This is great for advanced target shooters, but probably less useful for the more casual enthusiast. In the beginning you might spend a lot of time fiddling with the rear sites.