What is your dream revolver? - Page 4

lot12001 · July 31, 2015, 01:14 PM

Dan Wesson 15-2 VH

spanishjames · August 2, 2015, 10:12 PM

A snub nosed S&W Model 19. Unfired and in the box with all the goodies of course.

gyvel · August 2, 2015, 11:04 PM

Smith & Wesson Model 45.

pbcaster45 · August 5, 2015, 09:49 AM

Somebody else mentioned wanting a PPC Revolver and that would include me! I lucked onto a near mint S&W Model 10 back in 2012 and sent it off to Clark Custom Guns last year. It's addictive!

CajunBass · August 8, 2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzieman

Ruger GP100 in 5 shot 44 Special. 3 inch fixed sights.

Something like this? I know it's not a GP-100, but along the same lines.

Taurus 431, 44 Special. K-frame size, 3" barrel, five shots.

I've only put about 100 rounds through this one, but I tell you it is fun to shoot. A little too heavy for me to want to carry these days, but it would work.

I posted earlier about a Smith & Wesson 24-3, 44 Special I had, but another I had and had sort of forgotten about is the Model 28. I think the Model 28 was the first revolver I ever really WANTED, specifically. When I was a very young man, just out of high school, I saw one in the case at a local department store. I'm sure it was a Model 28, because I think I did dream about that gun. Man I wanted it. But, and again, I'm dealing with 40 year old memories, it was tagged at $129.00.

In those long ago days, it might as well have been a million dollars.

Flash forward. I did buy a Model 28, but like most of the rest of my collection, it got sold during a time of "economic downturn" (I was out of work).

A few weeks ago, I walked into my LGS and spotted this one in the case. The S/N indicated about 1970 as a ship date (about the same time I saw that one in the department store now that I think of it) still in the box. I believe it to have been unfired, even though the stocks had been replaced with a nice set of Eagle carry grips. I put it on layaway and it came home with me a few days later.

I don't normally shoot a lot of magnum ammo, but I had a box of Federal 158 grain JSP's. Man this gun is fun with that stuff. But the Eagles were like holding onto a wood rasp.

So I found a set of Magna grips, and added a BK grip adapter. The grips don't look as nice as the gun itself, but they'll do.

Kinda long I know, but sometimes the back story needs to be told.

(The next dream will be either an 27-2 with a 3.5" barrel, or one of the new 27's with a 4" barrel.)

kosby · August 9, 2015, 11:03 AM

ruger gp100 chambered in 44 mag, 5rd would be fine.

WhatRecoil · August 21, 2015, 06:10 PM

I've answered today----SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 460XVR Magnum NIB 6 or 8 in bbl, 500 rounds 460, 500 rounds 454 Casull Magnum, 500 rounds Buffalo Bore +p 45 COLT, Lee Reloading system bullets, brass, powder and primers and all necessary reloading equipment...a month long vacation/feral hog hunt in my beloved South Louisiana wouldn't hurt either....Hunt would need to be set up for disabled folks....and my wife gets to join us....If mamma ain't shootin' ain't nobody shootin'

Well, you said dream didn't you????

SARuger · August 22, 2015, 08:22 AM

I own my dream revolver, a Ruger Security Six 4"

Rhetoricial · August 22, 2015, 04:06 PM

Hello to all,

I am new to the thread, relatively new.

I have two Rugers, one Security Six 357 I bought from a friend's estate sale and an LCR 357. I really enjoy both, shoot and carry the LCR.

I am awaiting and think they will produce a 9mm, LCRx, two or three inch revolver. That would be one of mine I am sure.

Like we would only have "one revolver favorite"?

Sure. My two cents worth.

rd

jcv · August 22, 2015, 06:11 PM

I'd like a 3" adjustable sighted J-frame with 6 shots in .32 h&r magnum, Call it a mini Combat Masterpiece.

joed · August 22, 2015, 06:20 PM

I've owned every revolver I've ever wanted.

Lusted for a Model 29 as in Dirty Harry. Have it and a 629. Also have a 29-8 MG that I got a smokin deal on, $299.

Then there is a model 24-3 with 4" barrel in .44 Spl. 2 624's, one 4" and another 6.5".

Model 27-2, 28-2, 19-4 and 66-5.

Had a Python but sold it as the prices kept climbing. Still have a few Colts but probably my favorite is a Officers Model Target from 1930 I think, first year produced.

Had more but these were my favorites.

treg · August 24, 2015, 07:40 AM

Ruger / Lipsey's made mine a few years ago - the .44 Special Flattop.

I got the first one available thru my LGS who has a very good relationship with the Ruger distributor.

It is now worn and "experienced", but still carries and shoots like a dream.

tulsamal · August 24, 2015, 10:51 AM

Current factory production... probably the new .480 Bisley is right there at the top of the list. Can't wait!

Vintage fun gun... I've always wanted a S&W M53. In the box with the little .22 LR adapters, a fitted spare cylinder would be nice. I've been reloading for over 30 years now so I think I can get .22 Jet to behave. Sadly... with my eyes at 53 years old... I would have to put some kind of optical sight on it to really be able to enjoy it at any range. I could never drill an original. Maybe the "best buy" would be to find a perfect one that somebody else already "screwed up" by drilling. Then I wouldn't feel guilty about mounting a sight on it... and firing it a lot as well.

Vintage single action... I have a couple of Ruger Old Models in .357 frame size that have been converted to .44 Special. Wonderful combination and great field guns. One has beautiful case hardening and I give in to open carry every now and then just to get to show it off.

Vintage double action... Two .41's spring to mind. I have a bunch of old S&W's and I honestly like the four inch N frames the best. A perfect four inch N frame in factory nickel will stop me in my tracks. My personal favorite is my M57 four inch nickel. Only downside is it really is too perfect to shoot. I like to show it off and I do put 10-20 rounds through it every year or two. I've threatened to get a custom case with glass top made so that I could display it on the wall over my computer area. My form of art to contemplate!

The other one you could still scarf up if you look around.. the Ruger Redhawk stainless in .41 with 5.5" barrel. Find the custom grips you like and you can shoot that gun forever and not worry about it. Elmer Keith called it a "real horse pistol" and that about sums it up.

I better stop or I will add half a dozen more!

Gregg

August 2, 2015, 10:12 PM	#77
spanishjames Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2010 Posts: 553	A snub nosed S&W Model 19. Unfired and in the box with all the goodies of course. __________________ Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable." -Sydney J. Harris

August 2, 2015, 11:04 PM	#78
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Smith & Wesson Model 45. __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

August 21, 2015, 06:10 PM	#82
WhatRecoil Member Join Date: August 11, 2015 Posts: 36	Well that's the easiest question I've answered today----SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 460XVR Magnum NIB 6 or 8 in bbl, 500 rounds 460, 500 rounds 454 Casull Magnum, 500 rounds Buffalo Bore +p 45 COLT, Lee Reloading system bullets, brass, powder and primers and all necessary reloading equipment...a month long vacation/feral hog hunt in my beloved South Louisiana wouldn't hurt either....Hunt would need to be set up for disabled folks....and my wife gets to join us....If mamma ain't shootin' ain't nobody shootin' Well, you said dream didn't you???? Last edited by WhatRecoil; August 21, 2015 at 06:29 PM.

August 22, 2015, 04:06 PM	#84
Rhetoricial Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2014 Posts: 1	Ruger LCRx Hello to all, I am new to the thread, relatively new. I have two Rugers, one Security Six 357 I bought from a friend's estate sale and an LCR 357. I really enjoy both, shoot and carry the LCR. I am awaiting and think they will produce a 9mm, LCRx, two or three inch revolver. That would be one of mine I am sure. Like we would only have "one revolver favorite"? Sure. My two cents worth. rd __________________ sdg! Rhetorician "Ye must be born again." Gospel of John Chapter 3

August 24, 2015, 07:40 AM	#87
treg Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 1,102	Ruger / Lipsey's made mine a few years ago - the .44 Special Flattop. I got the first one available thru my LGS who has a very good relationship with the Ruger distributor. It is now worn and "experienced", but still carries and shoots like a dream. __________________ .44 Special: For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation is possible.

July 31, 2015, 01:14 PM	#76
lot12001 Junior Member Join Date: July 31, 2015 Posts: 9	Dan Wesson 15-2 VH

August 5, 2015, 09:49 AM	#79
pbcaster45 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2010 Posts: 139	Somebody else mentioned wanting a PPC Revolver and that would include me! I lucked onto a near mint S&W Model 10 back in 2012 and sent it off to Clark Custom Guns last year. It's addictive!

August 9, 2015, 11:03 AM	#81
kosby Junior Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 12	ruger gp100 chambered in 44 mag, 5rd would be fine.

August 22, 2015, 08:22 AM	#83
SARuger Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 954	I own my dream revolver, a Ruger Security Six 4"

August 22, 2015, 06:11 PM	#85
jcv Member Join Date: October 19, 2014 Posts: 35	I'd like a 3" adjustable sighted J-frame with 6 shots in .32 h&r magnum, Call it a mini Combat Masterpiece.

August 22, 2015, 06:20 PM	#86
joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	I've owned every revolver I've ever wanted. Lusted for a Model 29 as in Dirty Harry. Have it and a 629. Also have a 29-8 MG that I got a smokin deal on, $299. Then there is a model 24-3 with 4" barrel in .44 Spl. 2 624's, one 4" and another 6.5". Model 27-2, 28-2, 19-4 and 66-5. Had a Python but sold it as the prices kept climbing. Still have a few Colts but probably my favorite is a Officers Model Target from 1930 I think, first year produced. Had more but these were my favorites.

August 24, 2015, 10:51 AM	#88
tulsamal Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Vinita, OK Posts: 2,552	Current factory production... probably the new .480 Bisley is right there at the top of the list. Can't wait! Vintage fun gun... I've always wanted a S&W M53. In the box with the little .22 LR adapters, a fitted spare cylinder would be nice. I've been reloading for over 30 years now so I think I can get .22 Jet to behave. Sadly... with my eyes at 53 years old... I would have to put some kind of optical sight on it to really be able to enjoy it at any range. I could never drill an original. Maybe the "best buy" would be to find a perfect one that somebody else already "screwed up" by drilling. Then I wouldn't feel guilty about mounting a sight on it... and firing it a lot as well. Vintage single action... I have a couple of Ruger Old Models in .357 frame size that have been converted to .44 Special. Wonderful combination and great field guns. One has beautiful case hardening and I give in to open carry every now and then just to get to show it off. Vintage double action... Two .41's spring to mind. I have a bunch of old S&W's and I honestly like the four inch N frames the best. A perfect four inch N frame in factory nickel will stop me in my tracks. My personal favorite is my M57 four inch nickel. Only downside is it really is too perfect to shoot. I like to show it off and I do put 10-20 rounds through it every year or two. I've threatened to get a custom case with glass top made so that I could display it on the wall over my computer area. My form of art to contemplate! The other one you could still scarf up if you look around.. the Ruger Redhawk stainless in .41 with 5.5" barrel. Find the custom grips you like and you can shoot that gun forever and not worry about it. Elmer Keith called it a "real horse pistol" and that about sums it up. I better stop or I will add half a dozen more! Gregg