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January 12, 2014, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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Inexpensive .357 revolver recommendation??
I don't own a revolver. A little over a year ago I traded off my Rossi m88 .38 special and I find myself wanting a .357 so I can also shoot .38's out of it. I'm looking for used and inexpensive, most likely on gunbroker. Can you guys rattle off some makes and models that are inexpensive? The gun won't be shot much.
Let me sum this up. I want to spend $300 or less on a used revolver. I will settle for a .38 instead of a .357. I do NOT want a " snub nose " with a 2" barrel. I want a decent length barrel, but I do not want a ridiculous barrel that resembles the s&w 29 that Clint Eastwood used in Dirty Harry. I do not want an internal hammer.
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January 12, 2014, 05:33 PM | #2 |
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My gut response is: Ruger LCR.
With that said, it might help to know you *you* define "inexpensive." There are also models from Rossi, Charter Arms, Taurus, S&W . . .
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January 12, 2014, 06:05 PM | #3 |
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I want something similar to the Rossi m88 I had. That look. I want an exposed hammer, and no short barrels. Now when I say no short barrels I don't mean that I want an inspector Callahan looking barrel. 4-5" barrel maybe?
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January 12, 2014, 06:18 PM | #4 |
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My first wheel-gun, other than a hand-me-down H&R, was a Ruger Security Six. You can find one used and in good shape in the $400ish range. I got a .357, wood grips, blued, 6" barrel. The beauty is it's a Ruger revolver... which no one can argue is a very well made gun. The SA trigger pull is good, the DA is certainly not as good as a Smith but it can be improved without much money/work. The best thing is that they're built like tanks and not very finicky.
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January 12, 2014, 06:30 PM | #5 |
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Depending on your budget, Ruger's Six series is tough to beat.
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January 12, 2014, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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How much you want to spend would help
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January 12, 2014, 06:40 PM | #7 |
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I can afford $400 but I don't to drop that type of cash on a used revolver. I'm looking at $300 or under. Name off some .38 specials. .357 ammo is pricey.
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January 12, 2014, 06:40 PM | #8 |
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3rd nomination for the Security/Speed/Service Sixes from Ruger
I bought a nice stainless 6" Security Six for $400 a couple of years ago. |
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January 12, 2014, 07:12 PM | #11 |
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The EAA Windicator 357 is an all steel 6 shot German made revolver that can usually be had brand new for less than $300.
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Kreyzhorse- Yes I'm aware of that. I mentioned it in my original post I believe.
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January 12, 2014, 07:43 PM | #13 |
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i bouht the taurus 357 poly protector, 6-700 rounds later, it is the wife Mines favorite gun, we absolutely love it and have had no probs at all, we paid 329$ new
http://s998.photobucket.com/user/nwa...73759508650709 dont get turned off by the poly, doesnt affect shootbility at all goodluck, youll love having any 357
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http://us.armscor.com/products/m200 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...+Blue+Finish+S They seam to get good reviews... cant ask for more for $200 new. |
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You might find a Charter Arms new for that. Beyond that, I think you're looking at used guns.
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January 12, 2014, 08:30 PM | #17 |
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Kind of sounds like you want something you can't have, hell, all of us would like to find a quailty 38/357 at a bargin price, save your money & buy a nice used S&W or Ruger. why waste your $'s on junk. jmop
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January 12, 2014, 08:40 PM | #18 |
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A used S&W
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the cheapest is the commanche II, i think it 38, but i know its likke 200 brand new, its a bigun though
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/21142 i think its in stockk at cheaperthandirt, its 6 round +p 38spl with 4inch barrel, i think last i saw in stock was 188$ new
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Msn- I've owned revolvers before including expensive ones. I just like spinning the cylinder on them and occasionally shooting one. I just want one for my gun collection pretty much. There are certain guns that a man needs in his collection and I just need a revolver to go with it. I like spinning the cylinder but at the same time I'm not going to carry it for protection.... I have that taken care of, big time. I'm a semi auto guy when it comes to handguns.
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January 12, 2014, 09:54 PM | #21 |
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I have no idea if these are good but Cabela's is advertising
Zastava M83 Revolvers for 399
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January 12, 2014, 10:10 PM | #22 |
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Hey there DC...
If you just want a shooter and bang around gun You really can't go wrong here at $170 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=387142400
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January 12, 2014, 10:26 PM | #23 |
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Kev- I appreciate the link bud. I don't have an account yet. Does anyone know if there is a waiting period before I can actually buy a gun on gunbroker? I'm a newbie here as I have never purchased a gun online.
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January 12, 2014, 10:29 PM | #24 |
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I don't recall there being a waiting period, but they have like a 1 dollar fee for making an account.
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January 12, 2014, 10:33 PM | #25 |
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There is no waiting period and I do not remember a charge at all???
The waiting period is the ship/ transit time to your FFL Also This vendor does lay away if you want to stretch it out Works for me
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