Finally Bought a New Revolver

Vireye · April 2, 2013, 05:20 PM

About two years ago, I bought a 4-inch S&W 686+. Loved it, but a small part of me always wished I had gotten the 6-inch model.

Well about six months ago I fell on some hard times, and parted with my beloved revolver...I always regretted it, since as a general rule I always wanted a revolver in my collection.

Finally last week I was able to rearrange my finances enough to buy a new one. Couldn't quite afford another Smith, but I wasn't really eyeing on anyway...

Found this beauty of a Ruger at the LGS, and she followed me home. Tackdriver at 25 feet, and handles beautifully... $699 out the door...just wanted to show her off a bit!

Looking to polish her up a bit, and possibly get some new grips. And, of course, some nice leather!

Chesster · April 2, 2013, 05:42 PM

Nice versitile shooter.

deepcreek · April 2, 2013, 05:52 PM

Nice gun.. looks like it will be fun to shoot.

redrick · April 2, 2013, 05:56 PM

Nice revolver, I would rather have it than a new S&W, good choice.

gandog56 · April 2, 2013, 07:58 PM

I finally got rid of my first revolver, after 35 years of flawless shooting. But I saw this up for auction and HAD to have it. My nephew is now the proud new owner of my old Taurus 66, and HE loves it.

skidder · April 2, 2013, 08:15 PM

Nice looking revolver.
IMO the GP is the best 357 on the current production list.

The GP is first on my list for "next revolver".

Crankgrinder · April 2, 2013, 08:24 PM

oh man we have so much in common. I had the same situation myself and did the same thing. Had a 4" ruger and went to a 6" ruger. They are excellent guns i know youll be very happy.

Gdawgs · April 2, 2013, 08:35 PM

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I finally got rid of my first revolver, after 35 years of flawless shooting. But I saw this up for auction and HAD to have it. My nephew is now the proud new owner of my old Taurus 66, and HE loves it.

Whoa, that was a major trade up! I don't think you'll be missing your Taurus with that Pistol Pack. I love mine!

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Finally last week I was able to rearrange my finances enough to buy a new one. Couldn't quite afford another Smith, but I wasn't really eyeing on anyway...

Found this beauty of a Ruger at the LGS, and she followed me home. Tackdriver at 25 feet, and handles beautifully... $699 out the door...just wanted to show her off a bit!

The GP100 is a great gun. Enjoy!

dgludwig · April 3, 2013, 03:33 PM

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Found this beauty of a Ruger at the LGS, and she followed me home. Tackdriver at 25 feet,

Very nice revolver, indeed. But the real question is, how accurate is your new Ruger @ 25 yards?

Texshooter · April 3, 2013, 05:41 PM

I keep debating about a 6" wheelie, but just always seem to gravitate to something else.

Man, that looks like fun awaiting.

Super Sneaky Steve · April 3, 2013, 08:29 PM

I own many firearms but my 6" GP100 is my favorite. You're going to love that one.

Vireye · April 3, 2013, 09:02 PM

Hopefully I'll be able to try it out at 25 yards this weekend

(If I can find ammo for the thing...all I have is my carry ammo at the moment)

Something about a 6" wheelgun has just been calling to me since I started shooting. Bit embarrassed it took me this long to finally get one...

Ferretboy · April 3, 2013, 09:22 PM

I used to love my XDm .45, then I got a GP100 6 inch.......

Ryu825 · April 4, 2013, 01:19 AM

Hell yea I just bought a gp100 last week and i couldnt be happier with it

iShoot17 · April 5, 2013, 12:23 PM

I am currently looking for a 4" 686P and can't find one anywhere! Should have sold yours to me!

I also like the idea of always having a revolver in the collection and thus far I have stayed consistent. I debated getting the 6" as I know one of a local store that has one in stock. I want it to be a field carry gun for groundhogs and woods carry pistol when I am out and about and may see a varmint. I can't justify the 6", especially when I have a 7.5" SBH Hunter in 44Mag!

April 2, 2013, 05:20 PM	#1
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	Finally Bought a New Revolver About two years ago, I bought a 4-inch S&W 686+. Loved it, but a small part of me always wished I had gotten the 6-inch model. Well about six months ago I fell on some hard times, and parted with my beloved revolver...I always regretted it, since as a general rule I always wanted a revolver in my collection. Finally last week I was able to rearrange my finances enough to buy a new one. Couldn't quite afford another Smith, but I wasn't really eyeing on anyway... Found this beauty of a Ruger at the LGS, and she followed me home. Tackdriver at 25 feet, and handles beautifully... $699 out the door...just wanted to show her off a bit! Looking to polish her up a bit, and possibly get some new grips. And, of course, some nice leather!

April 2, 2013, 05:42 PM	#2
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Nice versitile shooter. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

April 2, 2013, 07:58 PM	#5
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	I finally got rid of my first revolver, after 35 years of flawless shooting. But I saw this up for auction and HAD to have it. My nephew is now the proud new owner of my old Taurus 66, and HE loves it. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

April 2, 2013, 08:15 PM	#6
skidder Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 640	Nice looking revolver. IMO the GP is the best 357 on the current production list. The GP is first on my list for "next revolver". __________________ Gun permit?? A bread crumb tossed to a sleeping society awoken by the sound of complacency. "They are for your own good", and "you will understand when you see all the lives they save". Yes master, what else will you toss me from your bag of infringements?? Do you want me to roll over and play dead? I do that very well. --skidder

April 3, 2013, 09:22 PM	#13
Ferretboy Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2012 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 214	I used to love my XDm .45, then I got a GP100 6 inch....... __________________ There is no such thing as Overkill, Dead is Dead!

April 2, 2013, 05:52 PM	#3
deepcreek Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 320	Nice gun.. looks like it will be fun to shoot.

April 2, 2013, 05:56 PM	#4
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,041	Nice revolver, I would rather have it than a new S&W, good choice.

April 2, 2013, 08:24 PM	#7
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	oh man we have so much in common. I had the same situation myself and did the same thing. Had a 4" ruger and went to a 6" ruger. They are excellent guns i know youll be very happy.

April 3, 2013, 05:41 PM	#10
Texshooter Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 261	I keep debating about a 6" wheelie, but just always seem to gravitate to something else. Man, that looks like fun awaiting.

April 3, 2013, 08:29 PM	#11
Super Sneaky Steve Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,250	I own many firearms but my 6" GP100 is my favorite. You're going to love that one.

April 3, 2013, 09:02 PM	#12
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	Hopefully I'll be able to try it out at 25 yards this weekend (If I can find ammo for the thing...all I have is my carry ammo at the moment) Something about a 6" wheelgun has just been calling to me since I started shooting. Bit embarrassed it took me this long to finally get one...

April 4, 2013, 01:19 AM	#14
Ryu825 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2013 Posts: 215	Hell yea I just bought a gp100 last week and i couldnt be happier with it

April 5, 2013, 12:23 PM	#15
iShoot17 Member Join Date: May 4, 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 26	I am currently looking for a 4" 686P and can't find one anywhere! Should have sold yours to me! I also like the idea of always having a revolver in the collection and thus far I have stayed consistent. I debated getting the 6" as I know one of a local store that has one in stock. I want it to be a field carry gun for groundhogs and woods carry pistol when I am out and about and may see a varmint. I can't justify the 6", especially when I have a 7.5" SBH Hunter in 44Mag!