Is there a Glock of revolvers? - Page 3

savit260 · February 16, 2011, 05:58 PM

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slight protest to terminology...
I have to take small exception to using "Glock" as some sort of term or measurement of quality

I have a different take on what "the Glock" of revolvers meant. I didn't read it as Glock = Quality... I read it as Glock= Generic Auto Pistol.

With that in mind, I'm going to stick with S&W M&P/Model 10

C/O · February 16, 2011, 06:14 PM

I would recommend the Ruger GP100 or the a used S&W 686.

scsov509 · February 16, 2011, 06:19 PM

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Trashing guns isn't part of my agenda.

It's not part of my agenda either. However, some of the aforementioned weapons are certainly not of the most reliable nature. It's not a matter of trashing them, just pointing out well documented fact. I owned a Sigma that conveniently dropped its magazine every 3-4 rounds, and also own a Taurus that had the internal lock mechanism sieze up and required factory repair to function at all. So you'll understand that some of us, when questioned about reliability, feel less than comfortable with these types of weapons given our own first hand experiences.

Regarding the OP specifically, my reliable revolver of choice is the pre-lock S&W 686. Mine has been rock-solid reliable through thousands and thousands of rounds, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. If I couldn't get my hands on a pre-lock S&W, I'd reach for one of the aforementioned Rugers.

nefprotector · February 16, 2011, 06:50 PM

While I dont think that a Glock is all that it is made out to be. Mine (G17) has failed me more than once. But anyways For a trusty revolver I would have to agree with others and say The Ruger GP100 .357 mag.

RdKill · February 16, 2011, 07:30 PM

If you can refrain from swinging the cylinder shut, I really can't think of a whole lot that can go wrong with any revolver...sure, there are parts that can wear out, but that goes for any of them, and it's typically minor or requires a LOT of use and abuse. I'd say for the most part, revolvers of any make are just inherently reliable (omitting for consideration off brand "Saturday night specials" that might still be floating around).

coolbreezy · February 16, 2011, 08:13 PM

IMO the ruger GP 100 is the best all around revolver made bar none, but calling it the glock of the revolver world is little degrading.

Water-Man · February 16, 2011, 09:01 PM

Ruger GP-100 fits the bill.

engineer88 · February 18, 2011, 10:43 PM

Sirsloop, think Chiappa. That is the most squared off revolver I know of.

That said, I like my glocks a lot, but carry my daily SP101 daily.

parisite · February 18, 2011, 11:13 PM

If Glock equals plastic, I mean polymer..........a Ruger LCR.

wonderfvl · February 19, 2011, 01:12 AM

The quality on my Taurus 66 was a miss. It developed a problem ejecting spent cartridges. Sent it to Taurus and traded it when it got back. For 'Glock' of revolvers, I'd go Ruger or Smith. Cavet Emptor on off brands.

triumph666 · February 19, 2011, 01:49 AM

I'd choose in this order
1.Colt
2.Ruger
3.S&W
4.Taurus
5.Rossi

I own all of them and have never had any issues...the only reason i'm listing taurus an rossi last is because i've heard of other people having issues....my taurus's and my 357 rossi have been ironclad guns so....do what you will my, 2 cents

Eagleks · February 19, 2011, 03:39 AM

About every revolver is "more" reliable than a Glock or any other semi-auto.
There is just NOT the same type and number of things that can go wrong.

sirsloop · February 19, 2011, 10:51 AM

lol... FTF, FTE is ON THE SHOOTER!

Amin Parker · February 19, 2011, 12:32 PM

There is no Glock of revolvers because you cannot limp wrist a revolver

Jokes aside, like others i do find it optimistic to say the least, that the OP suggests a Glock pistol being of some sort of level of quality that never existed before it came along. Like all shooters know, it is simply not true.

February 16, 2011, 07:30 PM	#55
RdKill Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2011 Location: Blue Ridge, Georgia Posts: 151	If you can refrain from swinging the cylinder shut, I really can't think of a whole lot that can go wrong with any revolver...sure, there are parts that can wear out, but that goes for any of them, and it's typically minor or requires a LOT of use and abuse. I'd say for the most part, revolvers of any make are just inherently reliable (omitting for consideration off brand "Saturday night specials" that might still be floating around). __________________ A 9mm bullet MIGHT expand, but a .45 will never shrink.

February 16, 2011, 08:13 PM	#56
coolbreezy Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Posts: 200	IMO the ruger GP 100 is the best all around revolver made bar none, but calling it the glock of the revolver world is little degrading. __________________ Kimber custom stainless II, Ruger GP100 6" barrel .357 magnum, Sig p226 ST .40, Taurus Raging Bull .454 casull 6.5", Remington 870 tactical magnum, Taurus pt22, S&W 629-1 3" .44 mag, Ruger Redhawk .44mag 7.5", Beretta M9;

February 16, 2011, 09:01 PM	#57
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: N. Georgia & S. Florida Posts: 1,217	Ruger GP-100 fits the bill. __________________ PROUD TO BE A VETERAN " The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

February 18, 2011, 10:43 PM	#58
engineer88 Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: La Florida Posts: 254	Sirsloop, think Chiappa. That is the most squared off revolver I know of. That said, I like my glocks a lot, but carry my daily SP101 daily. __________________ I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.

February 18, 2011, 11:13 PM	#59
parisite Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 1,059	If Glock equals plastic, I mean polymer..........a Ruger LCR. __________________ Bullseye is the skill, everything else is just games.

February 16, 2011, 06:14 PM	#52
C/O Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2004 Posts: 218	I would recommend the Ruger GP100 or the a used S&W 686.

February 16, 2011, 06:50 PM	#54
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	While I dont think that a Glock is all that it is made out to be. Mine (G17) has failed me more than once. But anyways For a trusty revolver I would have to agree with others and say The Ruger GP100 .357 mag.

February 19, 2011, 01:12 AM	#60
wonderfvl Member Join Date: April 19, 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 27	The quality on my Taurus 66 was a miss. It developed a problem ejecting spent cartridges. Sent it to Taurus and traded it when it got back. For 'Glock' of revolvers, I'd go Ruger or Smith. Cavet Emptor on off brands.

February 19, 2011, 01:49 AM	#61
triumph666 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Posts: 371	I'd choose in this order 1.Colt 2.Ruger 3.S&W 4.Taurus 5.Rossi I own all of them and have never had any issues...the only reason i'm listing taurus an rossi last is because i've heard of other people having issues....my taurus's and my 357 rossi have been ironclad guns so....do what you will my, 2 cents

February 19, 2011, 03:39 AM	#62
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 574	About every revolver is "more" reliable than a Glock or any other semi-auto. There is just NOT the same type and number of things that can go wrong.

February 19, 2011, 10:51 AM	#63
sirsloop Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2011 Posts: 376	lol... FTF, FTE is ON THE SHOOTER!

February 19, 2011, 12:32 PM	#64
Amin Parker Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2010 Posts: 1,118	There is no Glock of revolvers because you cannot limp wrist a revolver Jokes aside, like others i do find it optimistic to say the least, that the OP suggests a Glock pistol being of some sort of level of quality that never existed before it came along. Like all shooters know, it is simply not true. __________________ Every shooter should know what it feels like to hit a Bowling Pin in the sweet spot and see that sucker fly. Consider a CZ pistol before you decide.