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TruthTellers · January 20, 2018, 08:42 PM

Charter Arms is good for the money, but I think Ruger or S&W would be better for longevity and because they're heavier, there will be less recoil.

Do you prefer to buy a new one online or in a gun store? Be warned, gun stores usually charge more and there's also sales tax to consider.

Buying online is easy, you just have to find a gun store near to you that will do a transfer.

There are a lot of good used revolvers out there, especially on gunbroker, but I think it may be too much for you right off the bat. I didn't get into gunbroker until my 4th gun purchase online, my 6th or 7th gun purchase overall.

January 20, 2018, 08:42 PM	#6
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,889	Charter Arms is good for the money, but I think Ruger or S&W would be better for longevity and because they're heavier, there will be less recoil. Do you prefer to buy a new one online or in a gun store? Be warned, gun stores usually charge more and there's also sales tax to consider. Buying online is easy, you just have to find a gun store near to you that will do a transfer. There are a lot of good used revolvers out there, especially on gunbroker, but I think it may be too much for you right off the bat. I didn't get into gunbroker until my 4th gun purchase online, my 6th or 7th gun purchase overall. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."