The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - A little help deciding on my first revolver. Anyone know about S &W's?

Wuchak · January 21, 2009, 11:32 AM

You cannot go wrong with S&W or Ruger. My suggestion is to go for a stainless model with a 4" barrel. The 4" barrel gives the option of using it for a CCW while still providing enough sight radius for accurate longer shots and barrel length for good bullet velocity. The 4" is the do-it-all barrel, the 6" is for a dedicated hunting or open carry in the woods gun.

IMHO a stainless 4" .357 revolver is the single all around most useful firearm a person can own, that includes rifles and shotguns. I know some will disagree with this but I'll bet even those who put something else at the top of the list would have the 4" ss .357 right near the top.

January 21, 2009, 11:32 AM	#14
Wuchak Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,093	You cannot go wrong with S&W or Ruger. My suggestion is to go for a stainless model with a 4" barrel. The 4" barrel gives the option of using it for a CCW while still providing enough sight radius for accurate longer shots and barrel length for good bullet velocity. The 4" is the do-it-all barrel, the 6" is for a dedicated hunting or open carry in the woods gun. IMHO a stainless 4" .357 revolver is the single all around most useful firearm a person can own, that includes rifles and shotguns. I know some will disagree with this but I'll bet even those who put something else at the top of the list would have the 4" ss .357 right near the top.