What is your dream revolver? - Page 5

Real Gun · October 12, 2014, 07:54 AM

My latest wishlist gun is a 4" Ruger SP101 in 327 Federal Magnum. Lipsey's has indicated an interest, which is on hold until the Single Sevens are out, and the model proven to be a mover.

Real Gun · October 12, 2014, 07:58 AM

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A Ruger Blackhawk stainless in .357. Just can't decide between the 4 5/8" or the 6" barrel.

I have always loved single action revolvers and its been on my list for a long time.

I have that gun in a blued 6" Sauer. If not a carry gun, I strongly suggest the 6" for a fun and satisfying range gun.

Papa D · October 12, 2014, 05:25 PM

Getting my first and one of my dream revolvers soon. Might not be a dream for some, but it is for me; a Ruger 4" GP100. After that... a pre-Lawyer Lock S&W 686.

SARuger · October 12, 2014, 05:54 PM

I own mine; A SS 10" barrel SBH .44 rem mag. This is my second one. My first one was blued. I had to sell it to finance my now ex wife through nursing school

So I was walking through my local gun shop 3 months ago and saw my dream Ruger sitting in the used gun case with a Burris scope on it. They wanted $550 and I talked them down to $450. I put an iron sight back on it and I plan on using it for this deer season. This revolver shoots very nice!

Real Gun · October 13, 2014, 08:13 AM

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Getting my first and one of my dream revolvers soon. Might not be a dream for some, but it is for me; a Ruger 4" GP100. After that... a pre-Lawyer Lock S&W 686.

Both nice guns, but consider more depth in your collection before duplicating caliber, capacity, and barrel length.

One to consider if wanting to stay with 357, is the 60-15 Pro series, a 3" gun that is superb as a comfortable, easy to conceal belt carry.

GaryED50 · October 13, 2014, 08:16 AM

My Model 19

Love the blue steel and wood perfect caliber excellent

Gary

barnbwt · October 13, 2014, 09:36 PM

-Open top frame
-Break-open SA/DA
->40cal magnum chambering (10mm to 44mag class) cut for moon clips
-Bottom firing barrel
-Sealed breech-firing
-Hammerless, Bisley-esque grip layout
-Autorevolver (likely gas operated)
-N-frame size or smaller
-Built strong enough to be flipped open/closed

As for real-world dream revolvers, I should be taking ownership of a 357 Mateba 6 Unica on the morrow; the first gun I ever wanted is at last mine. A repro Schofield is probably the next one on the list, or maybe a Manhurin MR 73 (if I'm gonna lust after something, it might as well be something nice

)

TCB

Quincunx · October 13, 2014, 09:51 PM

Colt Bisley in .41 Long Colt, ivory stocks. Preferably from 1902 (the year of my granddad's birth).

bluetopper · October 13, 2014, 10:19 PM

Here is a 10" Freedom Arms 44 Magnum made for silhouette. 1990 vintage. A joy to shoot and superbly accurate. I have Smith 14's, 15's, and a 19 snubbie. I also put a snub barrel on a model 29-2. I have thought about looking for a used Freedom Arms in 357.

bamaranger · October 13, 2014, 11:10 PM

Smith may have just made it with the Model 69. I have yet to see or handle one.

A direct competitor with my 629 Mtn.

Real Gun · October 14, 2014, 08:20 AM

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Smith may have just made it with the Model 69. I have yet to see or handle one.

A direct competitor with my 629 Mtn.

As a 5 shot, the 69 is a whole different gun and more appealing and practical to belt carry.

pete2 · October 14, 2014, 10:41 AM

It is a 15, 19, 17, 18, 586, 625, Python, Colt SSA, I guess I don't know.

**4V50 Gary** · October 14, 2014, 10:56 AM

As an update, I still haven't gotten a Webley Fosberry. Oh well, I spent my budget this year. Nothing more until next year.

Dragline45 · October 14, 2014, 11:16 AM

S&W 13 or 65 in 3" barrel. Unfortunately I have never come across one, and the ones on gunbroker seem to be way overpriced.

bwhited · October 14, 2014, 11:18 AM

627PC 5" barrel with full underlug.

Jim March · October 15, 2014, 11:24 PM

I've got my dream. Maurice. Post-modern sights. 9mm. Six-shot cylinder. Up to 14 rounds with no reload. 9rd per quick-swap magazines. Gas-powered automatic shell ejection. Completely off-scale weird. "Maurice" because some people call it "The Space Cowboy"...

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-fed-revolver/

Nothing else in personal arms uses the same feed cycle.

Built, not bought.

Stevie-Ray · October 17, 2014, 06:07 PM

6" Colt Python in stainless. Would probably settle for a Colt Anaconda in a pinch. I was actually looking for the Anaconda, the Python I always considered out of reach.

TheFlash · October 17, 2014, 06:23 PM

Limited myself to current production:

Ruger Redhawk in 45LC!!!

hot chili powder · October 17, 2014, 06:39 PM

Sorry all you big bore boys but my dream is small: A Ruger Bearcat in a 9 shot model with birds head grip, all stainless and a 3 or 3 1/2" barrel.

tallball · October 17, 2014, 06:55 PM

Nice 4" 357. Check.
7.5" Ruger Blackhawk 45/45 convertable. Check.
Nice 3" 32 H&R magnum. Check.

Deadwood made me cry.

Colt New Service 45. :-(
Schofield 45. :-(

Real Gun · October 18, 2014, 09:37 AM

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TheFlash wrote:

Limited myself to current production:

Ruger Redhawk in 45LC!!!

They should bring back the 5.5" 45 Colt. It is better suited to shooting heavy loads as a range gun and short enough to still carry. I have 4.25 and 5.5 and would rather shoot the big one. I will say that the gun wasn't worth much to me without reaming the throats. You have to know that some of your shooting with 45 Colt is going to be cowboy loads with fat lead bullets. Even the big stuff like 300 gr is gas check lead.

Brutus · October 18, 2014, 02:06 PM

If I'm going to dream I'll dream big. I'd like a 6" new service frame sized Colt python in .45 Colt, capable of Ruger only loads.

jcv · October 19, 2014, 11:17 PM

Since we're dreaming, I'd like a mini model 15, a 3" j frame with adj. sights in .32 h&r magnum for us folks with small hands.

Siggy-06 · October 20, 2014, 06:08 AM

There are a few revolvers I'd love to have. I guess towards the top of my list would be a 4 inch Colt Anaconda. I'd settle for a 3 inch S&W Model 66 too.

budd · October 20, 2014, 02:45 PM

I would like a S&W "K" or "L" round butt frame 3 inch heavy bbl with Novak combat sights and "Hard Chromed" finnish in .45 ACP and using 5 shot MOON CLIPS. I think that would be an OUTSTANDING combat revolver at least for me. I shoot both revolvers and SA revolvers and Automatics and I prefere SA or DA revolvers. I think that a 3 inch bbl DA revolver in a moderate big-bore caliber using MOON clips is a perfect comination.

V/R

J.Budd

October 12, 2014, 05:25 PM	#103
Papa D Member Join Date: July 18, 2014 Posts: 30	Getting my first and one of my dream revolvers soon. Might not be a dream for some, but it is for me; a Ruger 4" GP100. After that... a pre-Lawyer Lock S&W 686. __________________ Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. ~2 Chronicles 7:14

October 13, 2014, 09:36 PM	#107
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 1,085	-Open top frame -Break-open SA/DA ->40cal magnum chambering (10mm to 44mag class) cut for moon clips -Bottom firing barrel -Sealed breech-firing -Hammerless, Bisley-esque grip layout -Autorevolver (likely gas operated) -N-frame size or smaller -Built strong enough to be flipped open/closed As for real-world dream revolvers, I should be taking ownership of a 357 Mateba 6 Unica on the morrow; the first gun I ever wanted is at last mine. A repro Schofield is probably the next one on the list, or maybe a Manhurin MR 73 (if I'm gonna lust after something, it might as well be something nice ) TCB __________________ "I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things." -- Alex Rosewater

October 13, 2014, 09:51 PM	#108
Quincunx Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Location: People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 421	Colt Bisley in .41 Long Colt, ivory stocks. Preferably from 1902 (the year of my granddad's birth). __________________ A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation. --- Cicero

October 13, 2014, 11:10 PM	#110
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	recent Smith may have just made it with the Model 69. I have yet to see or handle one. A direct competitor with my 629 Mtn.

October 14, 2014, 10:56 AM	#113
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	As an update, I still haven't gotten a Webley Fosberry. Oh well, I spent my budget this year. Nothing more until next year. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 12, 2014, 07:54 AM	#101
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	My latest wishlist gun is a 4" Ruger SP101 in 327 Federal Magnum. Lipsey's has indicated an interest, which is on hold until the Single Sevens are out, and the model proven to be a mover.

October 12, 2014, 05:54 PM	#104
SARuger Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 954	I own mine; A SS 10" barrel SBH .44 rem mag. This is my second one. My first one was blued. I had to sell it to finance my now ex wife through nursing school So I was walking through my local gun shop 3 months ago and saw my dream Ruger sitting in the used gun case with a Burris scope on it. They wanted $550 and I talked them down to $450. I put an iron sight back on it and I plan on using it for this deer season. This revolver shoots very nice!

October 13, 2014, 08:16 AM	#106
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	My Model 19 Love the blue steel and wood perfect caliber excellent Gary

October 13, 2014, 10:19 PM	#109
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	Here is a 10" Freedom Arms 44 Magnum made for silhouette. 1990 vintage. A joy to shoot and superbly accurate. I have Smith 14's, 15's, and a 19 snubbie. I also put a snub barrel on a model 29-2. I have thought about looking for a used Freedom Arms in 357.

October 14, 2014, 10:41 AM	#112
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	It is a 15, 19, 17, 18, 586, 625, Python, Colt SSA, I guess I don't know.

October 14, 2014, 11:16 AM	#114
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	S&W 13 or 65 in 3" barrel. Unfortunately I have never come across one, and the ones on gunbroker seem to be way overpriced.

October 14, 2014, 11:18 AM	#115
bwhited Junior Member Join Date: September 13, 2014 Posts: 7	627PC 5" barrel with full underlug.

October 15, 2014, 11:24 PM	#116
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	I've got my dream. Maurice. Post-modern sights. 9mm. Six-shot cylinder. Up to 14 rounds with no reload. 9rd per quick-swap magazines. Gas-powered automatic shell ejection. Completely off-scale weird. "Maurice" because some people call it "The Space Cowboy"... http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-fed-revolver/ Nothing else in personal arms uses the same feed cycle. Built, not bought. __________________ Jim March

October 17, 2014, 06:07 PM	#117
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	6" Colt Python in stainless. Would probably settle for a Colt Anaconda in a pinch. I was actually looking for the Anaconda, the Python I always considered out of reach. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

October 17, 2014, 06:23 PM	#118
TheFlash Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 73	Limited myself to current production: Ruger Redhawk in 45LC!!!

October 17, 2014, 06:39 PM	#119
hot chili powder Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Green Bay ( Titletown) WI Posts: 27	My little "dream". Sorry all you big bore boys but my dream is small: A Ruger Bearcat in a 9 shot model with birds head grip, all stainless and a 3 or 3 1/2" barrel.

October 17, 2014, 06:55 PM	#120
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Nice 4" 357. Check. 7.5" Ruger Blackhawk 45/45 convertable. Check. Nice 3" 32 H&R magnum. Check. Deadwood made me cry. Colt New Service 45. :-( Schofield 45. :-(

October 18, 2014, 02:06 PM	#122
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	If I'm going to dream I'll dream big. I'd like a 6" new service frame sized Colt python in .45 Colt, capable of Ruger only loads. __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

October 19, 2014, 11:17 PM	#123
jcv Member Join Date: October 19, 2014 Posts: 35	Since we're dreaming, I'd like a mini model 15, a 3" j frame with adj. sights in .32 h&r magnum for us folks with small hands.

October 20, 2014, 06:08 AM	#124
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	There are a few revolvers I'd love to have. I guess towards the top of my list would be a 4 inch Colt Anaconda. I'd settle for a 3 inch S&W Model 66 too.

October 20, 2014, 02:45 PM	#125
budd Member Join Date: April 14, 2011 Posts: 95	My ideal dream revolver I would like a S&W "K" or "L" round butt frame 3 inch heavy bbl with Novak combat sights and "Hard Chromed" finnish in .45 ACP and using 5 shot MOON CLIPS. I think that would be an OUTSTANDING combat revolver at least for me. I shoot both revolvers and SA revolvers and Automatics and I prefere SA or DA revolvers. I think that a 3 inch bbl DA revolver in a moderate big-bore caliber using MOON clips is a perfect comination. V/R J.Budd