best revolver you have ever owned/shot - Page 6

Greguw · January 31, 2013, 12:53 PM

Bought a Davidsons Custom Ruger GP100 in 5" last year ... Has great balance and accuracy .

jonnyc · January 31, 2013, 02:25 PM

1. Colt 1917
2. S&W 1917
3. Webley Mk.VI in .45ACP

robhof · January 31, 2013, 02:45 PM

My Dan Wesson 357Max, from 6" to 10" and a great shooter out to 200yds+.

Nasty · January 31, 2013, 04:42 PM

Best is subjective. My best was a Python I owned about 35 years ago. The one that won me tons of trophys in several disciplines and saved my bacon on duty was a S&W Combat Masterpiece (M15).

If I could get either back?

My old duty M15.

bac1023 · January 31, 2013, 09:30 PM

The highest quality revolvers I own are from Europe, as in Germany and France.

Korth Combat and Manurhin MR73...

Having said that, the Python is my favorite...

dgludwig · January 31, 2013, 10:18 PM

Very nice, bac1023.

junker · January 31, 2013, 11:14 PM

My Ruger Redhawk 44 mag... love it!

rodfac · February 1, 2013, 06:13 PM

Geez, that question covers some ground... all the way from a .22 lr single six to Ruger's latest offerings in Flat Top configuration Blackhawk .44 Specials...forced to pick just one, I'd opt for my 4-5/8" .44 Special BH Flat Top...tho a close 2nd would be a S&W M57 purchased new in 1972. Both are equally accurate, and probably equally deadly in real hand gun terms as well.

I'd waited for a .44 Special for 40+ years, having grown up on Keith's and Skeltons writings back in the 70's. Then, a true .44 Special was only available in S&W's 4" and 6" Model 24's. Skelton had one built up on a S&W Highway Patrolman Model 28, but at a fantastic cost of $125 plus the price of the gun, and a six month wait from the arrogant gunsmith who was doing the reboring and rifling necessary...and with no guarantee on how it'd shoot. (My first encounter with celebrity gunsmiths who's work was trumpeted in the gun mag's).

So I waited, 40+ years...and Ruger finally came through...when it came in to my LGS, I felt like I was ten years old again and opening my first BB gun under the Christmas tree.

To date, that 4-5/8" is my most accurate hand gun...loading for it is ridiculously simple...most any reasonable combination works...here's a pic...good luck finding your "best ever"....and hope you all don't have to wait the forty years that I did.

Best Regards Rod

Revolver1 · February 1, 2013, 06:27 PM

Toss up, my 4"27 vs my 6"Python!

PzGren · February 2, 2013, 12:09 PM

Hey Brian,

I did not know that you were on here also. That makes me just another Korth owner here also

.

PzGren · February 2, 2013, 12:12 PM

Rodfac,

I never was into S.A. revolvers but was impressed with a Freedom Arms .454 Casull that I had the pleasure to shoot. Over on Cast Boolits the Ruger S.A. revolvers are really popular with us "experienced " shooters. I try to avoid any reference to age

...

I think, I will have to reconsider.

rodfac · February 2, 2013, 02:33 PM

PzGren, I frequent that forum as well...good info there, especially if you like to throw lead alloy down range. I do like those single actions...tough, ancient design, worn on horseback...hell what's not to like...and Freedom's offerings are top drawer in every respect...I"ve only shot one and it was a beauty. Best Regards, Rod

mukwah · February 2, 2013, 02:50 PM

Colt Diamond Back, sweet revolver, wish I still had it!!!

January 31, 2013, 02:25 PM	#127
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	1. Colt 1917 2. S&W 1917 3. Webley Mk.VI in .45ACP __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

January 31, 2013, 04:42 PM	#129
Nasty Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 323	Best is subjective. My best was a Python I owned about 35 years ago. The one that won me tons of trophys in several disciplines and saved my bacon on duty was a S&W Combat Masterpiece (M15). If I could get either back? My old duty M15. __________________ Above is based on the opinion of a 20 year Small Arms Marksmanship and Training Unit USAF instructor with more than 30 years in competitive shooting sports. Your mileage may vary.

January 31, 2013, 09:30 PM	#130
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,107	The highest quality revolvers I own are from Europe, as in Germany and France. Korth Combat and Manurhin MR73... Having said that, the Python is my favorite... Last edited by bac1023; January 31, 2013 at 09:39 PM.

January 31, 2013, 10:18 PM	#131
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Very nice, bac1023. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

January 31, 2013, 11:14 PM	#132
junker Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Posts: 65	My Ruger Redhawk 44 mag... love it! __________________ My Youtube Ammo Channel: MJProjects

January 31, 2013, 12:53 PM	#126
Greguw Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 519	Bought a Davidsons Custom Ruger GP100 in 5" last year ... Has great balance and accuracy .

February 1, 2013, 06:13 PM	#133
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Geez, that question covers some ground... all the way from a .22 lr single six to Ruger's latest offerings in Flat Top configuration Blackhawk .44 Specials...forced to pick just one, I'd opt for my 4-5/8" .44 Special BH Flat Top...tho a close 2nd would be a S&W M57 purchased new in 1972. Both are equally accurate, and probably equally deadly in real hand gun terms as well. I'd waited for a .44 Special for 40+ years, having grown up on Keith's and Skeltons writings back in the 70's. Then, a true .44 Special was only available in S&W's 4" and 6" Model 24's. Skelton had one built up on a S&W Highway Patrolman Model 28, but at a fantastic cost of $125 plus the price of the gun, and a six month wait from the arrogant gunsmith who was doing the reboring and rifling necessary...and with no guarantee on how it'd shoot. (My first encounter with celebrity gunsmiths who's work was trumpeted in the gun mag's). So I waited, 40+ years...and Ruger finally came through...when it came in to my LGS, I felt like I was ten years old again and opening my first BB gun under the Christmas tree. To date, that 4-5/8" is my most accurate hand gun...loading for it is ridiculously simple...most any reasonable combination works...here's a pic...good luck finding your "best ever"....and hope you all don't have to wait the forty years that I did. Best Regards Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 1, 2013, 06:27 PM	#134
Revolver1 Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2013 Location: NY Posts: 150	Toss up, my 4"27 vs my 6"Python!

February 2, 2013, 12:09 PM	#135
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,260	Hey Brian, I did not know that you were on here also. That makes me just another Korth owner here also.

February 2, 2013, 12:12 PM	#136
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,260	Rodfac, I never was into S.A. revolvers but was impressed with a Freedom Arms .454 Casull that I had the pleasure to shoot. Over on Cast Boolits the Ruger S.A. revolvers are really popular with us "experienced " shooters. I try to avoid any reference to age... I think, I will have to reconsider.

February 2, 2013, 02:33 PM	#137
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	PzGren, I frequent that forum as well...good info there, especially if you like to throw lead alloy down range. I do like those single actions...tough, ancient design, worn on horseback...hell what's not to like...and Freedom's offerings are top drawer in every respect...I"ve only shot one and it was a beauty. Best Regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 2, 2013, 02:50 PM	#138
mukwah Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Posts: 92	Colt Diamond Back, sweet revolver, wish I still had it!!!