Best fighting revolver or pistol what is it? S&w 686+:episode 1 - Page 3

Mr.RevolverGuy · April 7, 2021, 12:09 AM

A little custom work yes sir

KyJim · April 8, 2021, 11:16 PM

I think the thread has drifted from the OP's first post. But, I'll throw in my two cents worth on what is the best fighting revolver. It is the one you will carry or have by your side in day-to-day activities. My beautiful 8-inch barreled Python or 6-inch barreled Model 27 are completely useless to me as fighting revolvers because I'm never going to carry them while doing day-to-day activities.

Right now, mine would be a 2-inch barreled Ruger LCR (9mm) or my new model King Cobra (3 inch barrel). They are the only two revolvers I am carrying with any regularity.

BigBill · April 9, 2021, 11:18 AM

For ccw I shoulder holstered a Redhawk 44 mag for many decades both the 5.5” barrel in summer and the 7,5” barrel in winter. Range? 100 yds. I mainly shoot at 25 yds with every handgun but after the shoot I take them out to 100 yds. Practice more longer distances. I shoot 9 mm Luger, 357 mag, 44 mag at 100yds. The 9 mm needs 3’ of Kentucky windage but it can be done.

Elmer Keith made a 265yd shot with a s&w m29/4” barreled 44 mag,

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April 8, 2021, 11:16 PM	#52
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I think the thread has drifted from the OP's first post. But, I'll throw in my two cents worth on what is the best fighting revolver. It is the one you will carry or have by your side in day-to-day activities. My beautiful 8-inch barreled Python or 6-inch barreled Model 27 are completely useless to me as fighting revolvers because I'm never going to carry them while doing day-to-day activities. Right now, mine would be a 2-inch barreled Ruger LCR (9mm) or my new model King Cobra (3 inch barrel). They are the only two revolvers I am carrying with any regularity.

April 9, 2021, 11:18 AM	#53
BigBill Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 53	For ccw I shoulder holstered a Redhawk 44 mag for many decades both the 5.5” barrel in summer and the 7,5” barrel in winter. Range? 100 yds. I mainly shoot at 25 yds with every handgun but after the shoot I take them out to 100 yds. Practice more longer distances. I shoot 9 mm Luger, 357 mag, 44 mag at 100yds. The 9 mm needs 3’ of Kentucky windage but it can be done. Elmer Keith made a 265yd shot with a s&w m29/4” barreled 44 mag,