Starting to get into revolvers!

Siggy63 · April 9, 2018, 05:51 PM

After buying over 20 semi auto pistols in the last ten years, I have been on a revolver kick for the last few months. Started with a Dan Wesson model 15 that I picked up from my local gun shop and since January I have added a Smith and Wesson 686, 617, 642 and a Colt trooper mark III. I find this is going to be more expensive than my semi auto wants. I am really looking at the Colt snake guns now!! God help me!!

turkeestalker · April 9, 2018, 06:17 PM

Not God help you.. God bless you!
Not necessarily your wallet but definitely you yourself.

rpenmanparker · April 9, 2018, 07:02 PM

Is getting into revolvers like getting into washing machines. If so, don’t do it.

Siggy63 · April 9, 2018, 07:13 PM

Lol! Ihavebeen shooting all my life. Shot competition small bore as a kid in the early seventies and a lot of bird hunting but never got into handguns until the last few years. Have plenty of long guns and shotguns, and now plenty of semi autos. I am afraid that the revolver might trump all! Really enjoying them.

turkeestalker · April 9, 2018, 07:15 PM

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Is getting into revolvers like getting into washing machines.

No no... it's like putting toe prints into the carburetor of a real muscle car from around 50 years ago.

WheelGunMan · April 9, 2018, 08:36 PM

Bought my first revolver 40+ years ago. Have never owned or had the desire to own a bottom feeder. I have shot them a few times but had no interest in owning one. Maybe some day. Until then I'm just going to enjoy my revolvers.

ZEBRARANGER · April 9, 2018, 08:43 PM

I started getting back to revolvers about a dozen years ago after going through the semi auto phase. Just something about the mechanics and feel of a good revolver that never gets old. Once you get started, its had to stop. Smiths, Ruger's, Colts, there's a lot of nice ones to choose from.

disseminator · April 10, 2018, 01:31 AM

Welcome. I predict you will have a bunch of Revolvers in no time....

You should consider loading your own ammo if you don't already. A person will go broke quick shooting revolvers unless you load your own, then it's quite reasonable.

Viper225 · April 10, 2018, 07:20 AM

You probably need to check out K Frame S&W's. Much cheaper than Snake Guns, and it looks like you do not have any of them yet.
Rugers are not bad either. The SP101, and GP100 come to mind. Then you can look at a Super RedHawk for real Horse Power. Want some gusto look into a 480 Alaskan.

Bob R

Road_Clam · April 11, 2018, 05:46 PM

I was typically a semi guy as well. Problem is when you belong to a gun club with 2000 members and you have opportunities to try so many unique configurations you end up "trying then buying" ! Never gave much serious thought to a revolver until I tried a Ruger GP100 6" in 357 mag. Amazing accuracy, very manageable felt recoil, felt perfect in my hand(s), built like a tank, and not a lot of money to buy ! Found a mint GP100 used for $500 and while it was my fav I somehow lost ownership to my 19 y/o daughter whom now claims ownership of said GP100 !

ifithitu · April 11, 2018, 09:58 PM

I own close to 20 revolvers and 20 semi auto's I like both each to his/her own i'd say.

Obambulate · April 13, 2018, 06:00 PM

Wheel guns and lever rifles here.

WheelGunMan · April 13, 2018, 06:19 PM

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I own close to 20 revolvers and 20 semi auto's I like both each to his/her own i'd say.

WoW..must be a tough decision on which one to take with you.
___________

dubsRedhawk · April 14, 2018, 08:20 PM

Be careful.....4 months ago I had a 19-3 2-1/2". I now have:

29-2 6.5" in presentation case
27-2 8-3/8 in presentation case
629-1 6" in presentation case
Pre-28 highway patrolman 4"
586 no dash 6"
686 no dash 6"
66 no dash stainless rear sight 4"
19-3 4" TTT
19-3 4" unfired

They seem to be reproducing in the safe!!

Big Dave · April 16, 2018, 08:54 PM

I sold 20 guns in the last year with a lot of revolvers in there. It’s easier to buy a gun than sell one. But, I don’t regret trying out a bunch of flavors to see what my favorites were.

Siggy63 · April 17, 2018, 12:27 PM

Those nickel finished colts are calling my name. Just need to find the right deal.

USSR · April 17, 2018, 01:09 PM

Smith and Wesson Model 19's (particularly the 2.5" snubbie) and Model 25's have been my downfall. Stick with the pre-82 guns with pinned barrels and watch them appreciate in value.

Don

badge851 · April 17, 2018, 01:27 PM

Wheel guns, Lever action rifles, and SxS shotguns for me!!!

Carmady · April 17, 2018, 07:01 PM

"Revolvers..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meP_Ufwj-FY&t=6s

HighValleyRanch · April 17, 2018, 07:52 PM

If the anti gun liberals get their way, revolvers would be the only guns you could own.

And forget about the "hi capacity" revolvers like the 327 and 7 shot L frames. Only six shots for the civilians!LOL

tallball · April 17, 2018, 11:39 PM

Have you tried single actions yet? I thought I REALLY liked revolvers, until I got a Ruger Blackhawk. That took my obsession to a whole new level.

shurshot · April 18, 2018, 05:45 AM

Highvalley, if Liberals get their way, we won't have ANY guns, zero handguns, not even single shot shotguns for rural pest control. My guess is they will even want me to turn in my vintage slingshot and recurve bow collection. We are NOT talking about reasonable and logical people. The OP should try either a SW model 10 military and police, or a Colt Official Police in .38 spl. Awesome, rugged revolvers, perfect size, and normally VERY accurate with 148 wadcutters and 158 semi wadcutters and fixed sights. Millions of vintage used police revolvers out there, some in better shape than others. I have an old S&W 10 .38 heavy barrel police trade in I bought Almost 3 decades ago. Bluing worn, (since reblued), grips dinged up, but very tight action and super accurate. I picked it out of a box of Cumberland County Sheriffs Dept trade ins the dealer had behind the counter. They were swapping out for semi pistols. One of my favorite weapons! Trigger is like glass, crisp and smooth. This old Police .38 has hiked many miles on my hip here in Maine during my 20's, 30's and 40's and taken plenty of small game. Don't overlook .38 specials... plenty of wallop with wadcutters, flat nosed bullets and hollowpoints.

Venom1956 · April 18, 2018, 11:30 AM

Get a revolver in 45 40/10mm or 9. Whatever calibers you already shoot. then collect snakes. I'm in love with my 45 and 9mm Smith's.

Fishbed77 · April 20, 2018, 08:45 AM

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Is getting into revolvers like getting into washing machines. If so, don’t do it.

More like eating Tide Pods.

KEYBEAR · April 20, 2018, 10:16 AM

I like a short barrel and have had a lot of super blackhawks cut to 4.5 .
I know Ruger offers a 4.5 barrel on the super Blackhawk but only with the small grip frame . It would be a bunch cheaper to buy a new Ruger in 44 Mag but I can not hold the small grip .

The question Has anyone ever put the large grip frame on the Ruger Super Black 4.5 inch barreled guns they only come with the small Grip Frame .
I was told at one time the would not interchange but not sure .

This would be cheaper but if you cut a 7.5 inch barrel the front sight needs to be higher and that always is a problem .

ANYONE DONE THIS

April 9, 2018, 05:51 PM	#1
Siggy63 Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Posts: 26	Starting to get into revolvers! After buying over 20 semi auto pistols in the last ten years, I have been on a revolver kick for the last few months. Started with a Dan Wesson model 15 that I picked up from my local gun shop and since January I have added a Smith and Wesson 686, 617, 642 and a Colt trooper mark III. I find this is going to be more expensive than my semi auto wants. I am really looking at the Colt snake guns now!! God help me!!

April 9, 2018, 06:17 PM	#2
turkeestalker Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2015 Location: Cottleville, Missouri Posts: 1,115	Not God help you.. God bless you! Not necessarily your wallet but definitely you yourself. __________________ Vegetarian... primitive word for lousy hunter!

April 11, 2018, 05:46 PM	#10
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	I was typically a semi guy as well. Problem is when you belong to a gun club with 2000 members and you have opportunities to try so many unique configurations you end up "trying then buying" ! Never gave much serious thought to a revolver until I tried a Ruger GP100 6" in 357 mag. Amazing accuracy, very manageable felt recoil, felt perfect in my hand(s), built like a tank, and not a lot of money to buy ! Found a mint GP100 used for $500 and while it was my fav I somehow lost ownership to my 19 y/o daughter whom now claims ownership of said GP100 ! __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

April 11, 2018, 09:58 PM	#11
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I own close to 20 revolvers and 20 semi auto's I like both each to his/her own i'd say. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

April 17, 2018, 01:09 PM	#17
USSR Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2017 Location: Finger Lakes Region of NY Posts: 1,442	Smith and Wesson Model 19's (particularly the 2.5" snubbie) and Model 25's have been my downfall. Stick with the pre-82 guns with pinned barrels and watch them appreciate in value. Don __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor

April 9, 2018, 07:02 PM	#3
rpenmanparker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2018 Posts: 122	Is getting into revolvers like getting into washing machines. If so, don’t do it.

April 9, 2018, 07:13 PM	#4
Siggy63 Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Posts: 26	Lol! Ihavebeen shooting all my life. Shot competition small bore as a kid in the early seventies and a lot of bird hunting but never got into handguns until the last few years. Have plenty of long guns and shotguns, and now plenty of semi autos. I am afraid that the revolver might trump all! Really enjoying them.

April 9, 2018, 08:36 PM	#6
WheelGunMan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2017 Posts: 112	Bought my first revolver 40+ years ago. Have never owned or had the desire to own a bottom feeder. I have shot them a few times but had no interest in owning one. Maybe some day. Until then I'm just going to enjoy my revolvers.

April 9, 2018, 08:43 PM	#7
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	I started getting back to revolvers about a dozen years ago after going through the semi auto phase. Just something about the mechanics and feel of a good revolver that never gets old. Once you get started, its had to stop. Smiths, Ruger's, Colts, there's a lot of nice ones to choose from.

April 10, 2018, 01:31 AM	#8
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 960	Welcome. I predict you will have a bunch of Revolvers in no time.... You should consider loading your own ammo if you don't already. A person will go broke quick shooting revolvers unless you load your own, then it's quite reasonable.

April 10, 2018, 07:20 AM	#9
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	You probably need to check out K Frame S&W's. Much cheaper than Snake Guns, and it looks like you do not have any of them yet. Rugers are not bad either. The SP101, and GP100 come to mind. Then you can look at a Super RedHawk for real Horse Power. Want some gusto look into a 480 Alaskan. Bob R

April 13, 2018, 06:00 PM	#12
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	Wheel guns and lever rifles here.

April 14, 2018, 08:20 PM	#14
dubsRedhawk Member Join Date: March 15, 2016 Posts: 46	Be careful.....4 months ago I had a 19-3 2-1/2". I now have: 29-2 6.5" in presentation case 27-2 8-3/8 in presentation case 629-1 6" in presentation case Pre-28 highway patrolman 4" 586 no dash 6" 686 no dash 6" 66 no dash stainless rear sight 4" 19-3 4" TTT 19-3 4" unfired They seem to be reproducing in the safe!!

April 16, 2018, 08:54 PM	#15
Big Dave Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 1999 Location: Hawaii Posts: 196	I sold 20 guns in the last year with a lot of revolvers in there. It’s easier to buy a gun than sell one. But, I don’t regret trying out a bunch of flavors to see what my favorites were.

April 17, 2018, 12:27 PM	#16
Siggy63 Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Posts: 26	Those nickel finished colts are calling my name. Just need to find the right deal.

April 17, 2018, 01:27 PM	#18
badge851 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 326	Wheel guns, Lever action rifles, and SxS shotguns for me!!! __________________ Only two defining forces have ever died for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & Marine. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

April 17, 2018, 07:01 PM	#19
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	"Revolvers..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meP_Ufwj-FY&t=6s

April 17, 2018, 07:52 PM	#20
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	If the anti gun liberals get their way, revolvers would be the only guns you could own. And forget about the "hi capacity" revolvers like the 327 and 7 shot L frames. Only six shots for the civilians!LOL __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

April 17, 2018, 11:39 PM	#21
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Have you tried single actions yet? I thought I REALLY liked revolvers, until I got a Ruger Blackhawk. That took my obsession to a whole new level.

April 18, 2018, 05:45 AM	#22
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Highvalley, if Liberals get their way, we won't have ANY guns, zero handguns, not even single shot shotguns for rural pest control. My guess is they will even want me to turn in my vintage slingshot and recurve bow collection. We are NOT talking about reasonable and logical people. The OP should try either a SW model 10 military and police, or a Colt Official Police in .38 spl. Awesome, rugged revolvers, perfect size, and normally VERY accurate with 148 wadcutters and 158 semi wadcutters and fixed sights. Millions of vintage used police revolvers out there, some in better shape than others. I have an old S&W 10 .38 heavy barrel police trade in I bought Almost 3 decades ago. Bluing worn, (since reblued), grips dinged up, but very tight action and super accurate. I picked it out of a box of Cumberland County Sheriffs Dept trade ins the dealer had behind the counter. They were swapping out for semi pistols. One of my favorite weapons! Trigger is like glass, crisp and smooth. This old Police .38 has hiked many miles on my hip here in Maine during my 20's, 30's and 40's and taken plenty of small game. Don't overlook .38 specials... plenty of wallop with wadcutters, flat nosed bullets and hollowpoints.

April 18, 2018, 11:30 AM	#23
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	Get a revolver in 45 40/10mm or 9. Whatever calibers you already shoot. then collect snakes. I'm in love with my 45 and 9mm Smith's. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

April 20, 2018, 10:16 AM	#25
KEYBEAR Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	WILL IT FIT I like a short barrel and have had a lot of super blackhawks cut to 4.5 . I know Ruger offers a 4.5 barrel on the super Blackhawk but only with the small grip frame . It would be a bunch cheaper to buy a new Ruger in 44 Mag but I can not hold the small grip . The question Has anyone ever put the large grip frame on the Ruger Super Black 4.5 inch barreled guns they only come with the small Grip Frame . I was told at one time the would not interchange but not sure . This would be cheaper but if you cut a 7.5 inch barrel the front sight needs to be higher and that always is a problem . ANYONE DONE THIS