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Handgun Forums => Double Action Revolvers => Topic started by: dougk on September 20, 2006, 04:44:28 AM
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If you could only own one double action revolver, but it has to be one you currently dont own. What would it be, what caliber and why?
Doug
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I really don't know cause I own all that I ever wanted. But thanks for asking.
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I can think of one, but I currently own it already, and that is my S&W 460 Mag.
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For a long time I've had a hanker'n fer one of them S&W 45 ACP revolvers and I 'spect some day I'll get one.
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Ruger Red Hawk, .44 mag
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In double action the pistol I would want is the S & W Double Action Revolver Model 27.
Caliber: 357 Magnum
Barrel Length: 3-1/2 inches
Overall Length: 8-7/8 inches
Weight: 41 ounces
Finish: Blue / Nickel Alloy
Stocks: Ivory, GSP in right hand stock
Purchase Date: October 18, 1935
Cost: $60
Serial Number: 47022
Anyone want to guess who owned it?
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General George S. Patton Jr...
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S&W tripple lock .357mag...
RLB.....
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first generation .45 colt 4 5/8 Like new!
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a single action Colt.
oh yea a S&W 610 with a 5" barrel
There you go... not satisfied with one
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Used to have that dilemma but not anymore. Just bought the Dan Wesson .357 kit with four barrels. It is a beauty. ::) ::) ::)
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S&W M-29 6".... I'd rather have my M-18 (and a couple others) too, but if i could only have one, it would be the 29...
I picked it because it's VERY accurate, has a wonderfull action, and has enough HP to get the job done....
Also, it's easy to cast bullets and reload for..
DM
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S&W M29 5-screw, 4" barrel, blue and factory Class "A" engraved. Narrow smooth trigger and small service type hammer. Keith gold bar front sight and tall w/o rear.
...can only have one, mine as well make it a good one.
Bob
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It would be my old S&W 29 with 10-5/8" barrel that I used to be holding in my avatar for so many years. I carried that gun on hundreds of hunts in several states and killed more game with it than any gun I've ever owned I guess. In addition I won a lot of trophies and money shooting. What in the world possessed me to let it go is beyond me. But the fellow who got it from me sure doesn't wanna let it go.
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Dan wesson 445super mag revolver pack with case with many barrel 4,6,8,10, assemblys some ported , scope multiple grips, sights etc
the dan wesson .445 super mag can fire .445supermag/.44mag/ and .44 special ;D
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A S&W L Comp: the PC built 3" L frame, 7 shot .357. Great combination of accuracy, power, handiness, and all around usefullness.
This was a hard choice. The runners up are a tuned 3" M66/.357 and a tuned M21-4 .44 Special. This M21 has a full length cylinder, which should allow some good cast bullet loads.
And there are other good S&W gunsmiths, but if I had these two I would like Bill Davis to tune them. I understand he is enjoying a well deserved retirement.
Fitz cherrywood grips on all these wheelguns, with an extra set in duramite for use in bad weather.
"The world goes round n round, your gun should too."
;D
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My dream revolver would be Bowen's 1917 style Redhawk pictured on his site in 50 Special regulated for 425 grain bullets at 1000 fps.....RW
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Chalk another one up for the 629 club..... I want either the 4" one I had a few years back or its twin ;D.
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Yup, I want one.
(http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/163636_large.jpg)
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I have to make a correction to my above post. It didn't register "in my mind" at that time, that the post is about a revolver that i "didn't" still own! So, i've had to rethink my answer....
The only revolver i've owned in the past and can say it would perhaps still be nice to own, would be a S&W M-48 with 6" bbl....(22 Win. mag.) that i sold long ago. I probable wouldn't shoot it much nor do i even need it, but it was very accurate and i shot it well...
One time, i had a big male german shepherd dog come at me at a full run growling with teeth showing. I was out on a horse trail that parlleled a hi-way, (in Alaska) and i happen to have had that M-48 in my snowmobile suit.... I yelled at him waveing one arm while reaching for that M-48 with the other, but he still came for me running full on! I only had time for one very fast shot that hit him squarely in the head as he slammed into me, thankfully dead, and nearly knocking me off my feet! To this day i can still see the sight picture as the gun went off.
DM
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Mine would be a S&W mod.25-5 in a 4" barrel , i had one 20+ years ago and kick myself to this day for parting with it . i just love the 45LC round in general , easy to load , fun to shoot just a great gun .
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I saw a nickle M21 the other day that sure looked nice. However, for all practical purposes, I'd have to go with a 3" M13.
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guess i jumped on that one to fast i didnt notice the double action part. Im haveing that one built shortly. A short barreled 480 redhawk.
first generation .45 colt 4 5/8 Like new!
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Probably a S&W 629. But a Super Redhawk is tempting too. Just can't decide. Maybe a .500. There are just so many choices, it's hard to pick just one.
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Smith & Wesson model 10 with fixed sights and bull barrel with ramped front sight in .38 special.
Why?
It's very accurate, will shoot +P ammo, can stand heavy hot reloads, fast to draw out of holster with the fixed rear sight and ramped front sight. Don't have to worry about sights getting knocked out of zero. Only downside on the fixed sight model is, it doesn't like the 125 grain ammo, so you have to make do with the 158 grain stuff, but being a reloader, I can work that out fairly easy. .
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I want the model 57, 8 3/8" barrel that I had a shot at for $189 NIB back when I was in college. Still kicking myself over that one. Stupid tuition!
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Model 27-3.5'' barrel-Stolen from me during an armed robbery. Was bending over putting soda pop in a cooler at my Dad's carry out. Felt a tug, and when I straightened up, expecting to see a friend screwing around, a black guy put his .45 to my head and said ,you wasn't planning on using this were you. I said I guess not, so he ended with the gun, which was actually worth more than the $150 or so that was in the till. That was 32 years ago. Never see that one again.
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My S&W 681! It hits POA at 50 yards with my 158 SWC hunting loads!
Lefty
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A blued, used, 4in Colt Python, ser. # 49495, that I carried as a duty wepon when I was a cop, years ago. Still with the wear to the bluing, the bent sight, and the sanded down grips that I had on it back then. Shot that pistol better than any I have ever owned in my life.
Greeenriver
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Ruger Alaskan in .454/.45 Colt. Okay, I'll sneack this one in too. Super Redhawk in same caliber.
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1917 s&w in 45 colt
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Mine would be a Charter Bulldog 44 special. Wanted one since '86.
But was talked out of it. >:( (Guess it's time.)
Have always enjoyed the pocket snubs and have several small bore,357 down.
Had the big bore Magnums. They're gone, long time now. But had a lot of fun with them. :)
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I am a very fortunate man in the revolver category. I currently own 2 Dan Wesson 357's with multiple barrels(2.5",4".6".8"), 1 Dan Wesson 44mag with multiple barrels (4", 4"comp, 6", 6"factory hunter scope only, 8") and 2 Dan Wesson 445 Supermags with multiple barrels (4", 4" comp, 6" and 8"). As far as protection and hunting goes, I have the revolver end pretty well covered. If I could get only 1 other double action revolver, It would probably be a S&W 500 with a 4" tube. That would give a lot of extra power over my 445 Supermag for protection against rogue water buffalo, raging brown bears, and any carnivorous dinosaurs that may still be walking the planet.
Any dangerous animal too big for my 445 is really too big for any handgun, and I would rather have a long gun for protection aganst those beasts, but I would also rather have the extra power of the S&W 500 if it came down to "have to" with a handgun. If Dan Wesson came out with a 500 tomorrow, I would take a second mortgage if need be to buy one, and that would likely be the last revolver I would ever buy period, including extra barrels of course (except maybe a Ruger 9mm snubnose if I ever find a good used one.)
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Currently don't own...... S&W M19 with a 6 inch barrel and custom tritium three dot sights, in .357 Mag to do it all.
Already own
Det Special Carry
686 silhouette in 6" Medium Game
M28 4" House / Target
M29 6" Big Game
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4 inch 45acp blued S&W NO LOCK Doug
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Im surprised only one other person mentioned the Python. I just cant decide on a 4 or 6 inch barrel. In blue of course. Honest holster wear is fine like the looks of a mature beautiful woman, and aged scotch, they get better when handled with a smooth touch not shoved away in a safe.
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Dan Wesson 357 Magnum Stainless, with 4" and 6" barrels. Second cherce: S&W 66 Stainless 4", and third, Ruger Security Six Stainless, 4" barrel.
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Ruger Redhawk 357 5.5" barrel ;D
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janz also has a nice revolver think knorth but more like dan wesson
http://www.jtl.de/revolver/revolver_d.htm
or dan wesson .445 super mag pistol packs or .22lr dan wesson pistol packs
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Ruger Redhawk/Standard Redhawk conversion by Bowen that he calls his GP44. Love the idea of the Ruger Alaskan frame matted to a standard Redhawk barrel. Make mine a 44 with 5" barrel, tuned, lengthened firing pin, Bowen rear sight, interchangeable front sight, and lanyard ring. Now that's my dream DA revolver....RW
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Was the Ruger Hawkeye double action?
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Was the Ruger Hawkeye double action?
Nope...
DM
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S&W .45 Colt Mountain Gun.
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A Smith & Wesson Model 27 made in the '50s in the wood box. Probably a 6-incher, but I'd take a four.
Steve
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A 6" Colt Python in 99% condition. A friend had one last year, after I handled it, tried the trigger, realized the smoothness and craftsmanship, I wanted one. Maybe a 4" Model 10.
Cheese
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Hot topic. It would be a rossi stanless 357 mag design with a taurus ribber grip that actually functioned and was not a piece of junk. A 6 inch barrel with a smooth action and Ruger quality at a non-S&W price. Caliber 45 colt. Just dreaming...
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COLT PYTHON nib ( my dream )
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A RUGER BISLEY 41 MAG 5.5"
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Dan Wesson 745 (45 Colt) with a 4" barrel. I would love to move this from the don't have list to the have list but these are very hard to find!
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Earlier I said a 3" Model 13, but I'm changing my vote to the new 3" 29.
www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=53942&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
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OK,
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I'll change my mind and say a blued, 98%+ 3 1/2" engraved Registered Magnum. I like the round, and would like to have one of these wheelguns.
;D
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S&W Mod.25 ,6in barrel , Built in early 60s
Because i have one ;D
But if i didn't i would try to find one.
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I guess I'd go for a performance center tuned Smith 66. Had a 66 a few years ago and really wish I hadn't gotten rid of it. Goina get me another one of these days...
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shawwnee gene, i believe i saw your redhawk for sale over on the ruger forum. idan
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Always like the look of the first colt pythons blued about a 6 inch barrel, Why? I bet it had some thing to do with a very old gun digest my dad had laying around the house when I was a youngster, And that it was the only Color page in the book, the blueing in the picture was soooo blue it was near black, they don't make them like that any more. Hmmm I bet there was a marketing plan on that one.....
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Two that I let go of for some oddball reason...
A 1974 Smith model 15-3 in .38 Special (I sold for $90.00)
and a sweet shooting Model 60-3 in .357 mag. Wonderful guns, stupid decisions...
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Custom "Fitz" Special in 45 ACP
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8" Python Hunter with the factory mounted scope and fitted case.
Doc T
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I would have to say the one I would choose because I don't own it...... if I could only have just one.....
It just might be the PC 629 .44 Magnum Hunter Revolver, 7.5".
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s&w classic 44 special.
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Fun question! If it were something available over the counter, it would be "obtainable" so it would have to be something else then.
How about a 2 1/2-inch barreled, round-butted S&W 658? That would be a .41 Magnum, stainless snubbie. I'll have aged, real checkered ivory boot grips with that, please.
-Don
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My S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. It was my father's and I really like it. You just can beat the .38 Special for woods loafin.
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this could be a long list but if I had to say one right now at this moment
S&W610 with unflutted with 6" barrel.
After I hit post I'm sure I'll think of others
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My "holy grail" double action would be a Colt New Service 7 1/2" flattop target with the "dual designation" barrel: .44 Russian, .44 Spl.
IMHO the finest thing to ever come from Colt. SERIOUSLY above my pay grade!!!!
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Dan Wesson .445 Super Mag Pistol Pack with all the barrels, 2.5" - 10"
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my old first smith 44 mag. 6 inch........along with the head of the man that stole it
my 629 7.5in Magna classic....would share its place here..along with the head of the men who stole it
back to reality now i want a 45 ACP in original Luger.....i would sell it to buy revolvers
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My heart is in Colt New Service revolvers, but I have to admit that the finest shooting, sweetest balanced revolver I own is my '82 model 29-3 6".
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Colt Python Hunter with the scope and aluminum case.
Doc T
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Colt Python
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Mr Britton has a good point.
My 1st Colt 6" Anaconda and the heads of the people that were involved in its theft? Same goes for my S&W 57 and 19. Crack heads threw their lives away. I know who stole my guns,but won't take the law into my hands. Any way he just returned to prison for the umpteenth time!
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Mr Britton has a good point.
My 1st Colt 6" Anaconda and the heads of the people that were involved in its theft? Same goes for my S&W 57 and 19. Crack heads threw their lives away. I know who stole my guns,but won't take the law into my hands. Any way he just returned to prison for the umpteenth time!
Hey!!! Easy with that "Mr." Britton stuff! It's Mike. Just a regular gun dummy. Don't elevate me to a level of incompetence.
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Ruger GP100. Built like an M1 Tank, ammo is universally available and it will suffice for any situation requiring a handgun this side of the Rockys.
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BPBill, which side of the Rockies it that?;)
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East; I wouldn't want to try to fend off a grizzly with a .357.
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Well here goes a S&W model 13!!! Nope Ive got to pick another just purchased it a 13-1 tight as a tick but bad awful bluing
wear it seems that it was stored in a leather holster needs a bead blast and a re Blue.
So I will have to go with a Colt Police Positive 4". I believe the last run was a mark V someone help with this?
Carl
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Dan Wesson mod 15 VH 6". Wish I had never let that one go.
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That would be the S&W M657 Magnum Hunter. Baring that then a 681 S&W converted to .41Special. Kind of a S&W 658 (if only) Lite.
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S&W 329PD (even though I don't like the internal lock).
I think this would be a great lightweight revolver to pack during hiking or hunting.
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the 1917 s&w 45acp i had to let go 15 years ago. that was the smoooothest shooting gun ive ever known. damn fool!
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I guess it would have to be a Super Redhawk .454.
I know its not a DA, but what I really would like to have is a Freedom Arms premier grade .454 with a six inch barrel. The problem is its a little out of my price range for a hand gun.
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Decisions, decisions!
OK, Colt Diamondback 4" bbl. blue steel, .38 SPL. I love my Detective Special and like my Police Positive a lot, and would like the adjustable sights on what is essentially the same gun. I have always thought the vent rib was classy looking, too.
(But I'm most likely to actually GET a S&W Mod. 30-1, 4" bbl. .32 S&W Long, to which I will have a good gunsmith add adjustable sights. Purpose: lightweight & compact trail gun, and could adjust sights to my 115g, 850fps load.)
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Thats an easy choice for me, Keith No. 5 44 special. Finest looking handgun I've ever seen.
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I know some would argue that it is not a revolver,but I would like to have one of the new Rossi/Taurus deals like the new Circuit Court Judge that was shown at the SHOT Show this year. I want one chambered in .45-70 and they could call it the Supreme Court Judge.
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Its an extra long revolver.
Cheese
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A Bowen Redhawk in .500 Linebaugh; or a Janz in .500 Linebaugh long. (It comes in .500 Smith but I am sure for the price they charge one can get a custom)
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Get the BFR in 45-70 over the judge or SC
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5" Registered Magnum, since they are not available, I'd settle for a 5" M-27, Classic Blue in the presentation box.
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Model 29 S&W 61/2 inch Blue sku # 150145 in case "somebody" wants to order it for me for Fathers Day,.... Jordan ;)
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3" Ruger SP101.
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mod 60 pro series 3"
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S&W 625 in .45 Colt because it could do any job that needs doing.
A Ruger Redhawk in the same caliber would be an acceptable substitute.
Send your donations to...
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1. Ruger Redhawk in 357mag. S/S 5 1/2" barrel
2. Ruger Redhawk in 41mag. S/S 5 1/2" barrel
3. Ruger Redhawk in 44mag. S/S 9 1/2" barrel
4. Ruger Super Black Hawk in 44mag blue 10" barrel
5. Ruger Super Blackhawk in 45 long colt 7 1/2" barrel
6. Ruger Security Six in 357mag. S/S 6" barrel
If ruger offered a "super sized" super redhawk in 500 S&W i buy that too. But i want a 12" or 15" barrel barrel with a weight compisation under the barrel like the python has.
I may go after S&W's in 357 and in 41mag if i can't get the rugers i want. I talked with ruger about manufacturing the redhawks in 357 and in 41 again but its always deaf ears. I'm fed up with waiting and hoping.
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S&W 357 Registered magnum with original stocks and all the paperwork. It would be a 3 1/2" barrel (Like the one Hammerdown has). 8) 8) 8)
Kevin
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No cut intended but i wonder the disadvantages of having a gun made years ago . The metal in those guns may be finished better ( a judgement call at best ) but the strength just can't match what we have today ?
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No cut intended but i wonder the disadvantages of having a gun made years ago . The metal in those guns may be finished better ( a judgement call at best ) but the strength just can't match what we have today ?
In the case of those old "N" frames, they were overbuilt to begin with, so it's a non-issue that metals may be better today.
DM
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It seems the new guns in SS don't wear or rust as much . They seem to resist flame cutting and errosion better also. Overbuilt is a great example a new 686 is smaller lighter and of better metal than an old mod.27 or 28 .
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It seems the new guns in SS don't wear or rust as much . They seem to resist flame cutting and errosion better also. Overbuilt is a great example a new 686 is smaller lighter and of better metal than an old mod.27 or 28 .
Well, i've only been shooting my old one for 35 years, (bought it used) so it's still too new to know if it's going to wear out. If i live long enough to get it wore down a bit, i'll let ya know.
DM
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I'd look for an old S&W Model 13...I might look for one later this summer
for a present to myself for my 63rd birthday.
I have had several before and was dumb enough to sell them.
Very simple, nothing at all extra, great revolver.
mark
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Good luck with the 13 been looking here for a year or more , people hold on to then . Can't find a SS 65? either.
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Mine would have to be a 3" SP101 or a 3" K frame.
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I would go with a 3" Model 36 or 60 with the full lug barrel and adjustable sights. I would have the action slicked up and the butt rounded with a Tyler T-Grip and a set of sambar stag grips from Ajax. Back it up with HKS speed loaders with Remington Golden Sabers and a couple of Bianchi Speed Strips and carry it in an floral El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons holster.
You know what? I deserve it. MAKE IT TWO OF EVERYTHING!!!!
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Ruger GP100-5" 357mag
Charlie
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Always wanted one of those Colt .44 mag D/A's (forgot the model name). Expensive though, if you can find one. The one I looked at years ago reminded me of a Python on steroids.
Larry
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Always wanted one of those Colt .44 mag D/A's (forgot the model name). Expensive though, if you can find one. The one I looked at years ago reminded me of a Python on steroids.
Larry
Anaconda????
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Always wanted one of those Colt .44 mag D/A's (forgot the model name). Expensive though, if you can find one. The one I looked at years ago reminded me of a Python on steroids.
Larry
Anaconda????
Thats it. I already have 9 .44 mag revolvers, but maybe one more... ;D
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These "only one gun" choices are frustrating to me.....I tend to think in Survival mode and that a 2-gun choice makes more sense.....something for bigger 2 and 4 legged critters and something for small game. In light of that I would probably choose a S&W 625 in .45ACP (I'm a big 1911 fan and have lots of that ammo) and a S&W 617 in .22LR. The 625 could be loaded hot enough to handle most big game under 50yds (especially w/plus P loads) w/o excessive muzzle blast and recoil for faster follow-up shots; and the 617 would provide for cheap and light weight ammo to take the myriad of small game available.
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look up the Manurin, I bet it'll change some people's answers!
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Colt Python, bright stainless steel with 4 inch barrel and ivory stocks.
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Good luck with the 13 been looking here for a year or more , people hold on to then . Can't find a SS 65? either.
Plenty on www.gunbroker.com
Have to add shipping and dealer transfer fee. And, in my case, a state fee.
Prices are a bit all over the place, but I just bought a nice 65-3 4" off gunbroker for $310. Crazy thing is I find many stainless M65's for same price or less than the blued M13 version! ::)
My final cost in my case, with shipping/transfer/state fee, = $365 A bargain compared to price of a new K-frame!
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Good luck with the 13 been looking here for a year or more , people hold on to then . Can't find a SS 65? either.
Plenty on www.gunbroker.com
Have to add shipping and dealer transfer fee. And, in my case, a state fee.
Prices are a bit all over the place, but I just bought a nice 65-3 4" off gunbroker for $310. Crazy thing is I find many stainless M65's for same price or less than the blued M13 version! ::)
My final cost in my case, with shipping/transfer/state fee, = $365 A bargain compared to price of a new K-frame!
they don't make them any more any way
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Wheel guns wearout at the lever were it pushes / rotates the cylinder this can effect the timing we need to grease the rear of the cylinder and the lever too so the wear won't happen.
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S&W 25-5 "4 in nickel.
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Probably an original S&W "Registered Magnum" with a 5-1/2" barrel, in the original box with papers, etc.
For those who are not familiar with that piece, it's the first version of the .357 magnum (N sized frame),
custom built by S&W, pioneered by Colonel Daniel Baird Wesson and Phil Sharpe back around 1935.
The Registered Magnum eventually evolved into the Model 27.
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S&W 36 non dash. which I will own by Friday!
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I am quite surprised that there is not more of my NON creative answer
I will have but either have not found or couldnt afford at the time
a close to prefect
6in Python Nickle with box and papers etc
I have a few snake guns but I dont have a Python when I do it will be the right (in my opinion) one
Hank
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The key phrase to me is "that you currently don't own". I won't be without a DA revolver....I currently have at least a dozen.
The one I'd like to have but has continued to elude me is a S&W Model 610 4".
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No cut intended but i wonder the disadvantages of having a gun made years ago . The metal in those guns may be finished better ( a judgement call at best ) but the strength just can't match what we have today ?
In the case of those old "N" frames, they were overbuilt to begin with, so it's a non-issue that metals may be better today.
DM
Not so sure about that as bullets were all lead back in the day.
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I had one of the 610 , it seemed to lose alot of power with the cyl. gap vs. an auto. For me I had said a Colt Python but after seeing the S&W 627 -5 i have changed my mind and like the 610 it can use moon clips .
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The only DA revolver I don't have that I want is a 617 6" 10 shot, and once I had it, I'd probably let go of a few others before that one.
Whoever said the Model 10 w/4" heavy barrel and ramp sight was onto something too. I've got one, and I fall back in love with it everytime I pick it up.
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TeamNelson they have been selling those ( police trade ins ) for anywhere from $187 to 239 around here . Some are well worn but most are OK . Some are m-10 others are 64's I wonder if a 187 price gun and a trip to S&W for a tune up would be cost effective.
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No cut intended but i wonder the disadvantages of having a gun made years ago . The metal in those guns may be finished better ( a judgement call at best ) but the strength just can't match what we have today ?
In the case of those old "N" frames, they were overbuilt to begin with, so it's a non-issue that metals may be better today.
DM
Not so sure about that as bullets were all lead back in the day.
I can't even tell you how many thousand rounds of jacketed ammo i've seen go through old 27's, all without any issues at all... They are amazingly strong and well built!
DM
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I would love a S&W .45 acp, or a Medusa, but The one I want at the moment is a Ruger SP101 .357 mag w/ 3 in barrel.
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I had one of the 610 , it seemed to lose alot of power with the cyl. gap vs. an auto. For me I had said a Colt Python but after seeing the S&W 627 -5 i have changed my mind and like the 610 it can use moon clips .
I have a buddy that has a 610 he never shoots. I have both a Delta Elite and a Double Eagle in 10mm, and lots of components for ammo. I have tried unsuccessfully for years to talk him out of that gun. I guess I need to give up on him and buy one from another source.
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I had all three traded the double eagle and 610 .
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A md.1917 45 colt or 4" 44Spec. fixed sights regulated for poa/poi at 25yds.with a 250g lswc at 900fps
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Any one of Broom Riders revolvers. But preferably one of the 45 colts. ;)
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A 4" Colt Python or any nice 5" Mod 1917 in .45LC. A Colt Lightning or Thunderer.
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No cut intended but i wonder the disadvantages of having a gun made years ago . The metal in those guns may be finished better ( a judgement call at best ) but the strength just can't match what we have today ?
In the case of those old "N" frames, they were overbuilt to begin with, so it's a non-issue that metals may be better today.
DM
Not so sure about that as bullets were all lead back in the day.
I can't even tell you how many thousand rounds of jacketed ammo i've seen go through old 27's, all without any issues at all... They are amazingly strong and well built!
DM
That said I have yet to see a 27 or 29 hold up while shooting IMHSA . I know the loads are upper limit but still .
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I can't even tell you how many thousand rounds of jacketed ammo i've seen go through old 27's, all without any issues at all... They are amazingly strong and well built!
DM
That said I have yet to see a 27 or 29 hold up while shooting IMHSA . I know the loads are upper limit but still .
Really? I shot IHMSA for a number of years with my M-29 8-3/8" useing my cast 250 SWC over 23.0 of H-110 and won many matches. In fact i won 13 in a row, and my 29 has needed nothing at all. I shot the same gun/load i hunted with, and most times i didn't even have a spotter and i shot high 30's. I shot that 8-3/3 at least 50 rounds a week and most weeks 100 rounds.
I also have a 6" 29 that i've shot a huge amount too, and it hasn't needed anything either.
So i just haven't seen all the problems some posters have mentioned.
DM
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Talk about a resurrection of past posting!
OK....Just bought mine.
Model 57 Smith with an 8-3/8" barrel.
Cost an arm and a leg, though it's something that I've lusted over for ions. ;D
Can't wait until the FFL calls and proclaims......."it's here!" 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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S&W 625 in .45 Colt because it could do any job that needs doing.
A Ruger Redhawk in the same caliber would be an acceptable substitute.
Send your donations to...
I had to go back and see what I wrote.
Ended up buying the 624 in .44 special.
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I know it is an old site, however I would select a 5" 625 or a 5" Redhawk in 45 Colt.
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I can think of one, but I currently own it already, and that is my S&W 460 Mag.
That would be my vote too, but I do not have one yet.
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My first choice would be a Mateba in 454 casull, 8 3/8" barrel. Or a colt Python in 357 magnum but with an extra cylinder chambered in 357/44 bain & davis, with an 8" barrel. ;D
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S&W K22, or Colt Diamondback 4 inch in 22 LR
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Well, cross one more off my list of DA revolvers I don't own.
Purchased a 642 Lady Smith the other day. OK make that a DAO revolver.
Just fit right in my pocket and with the conceeled hammer it pops out with out a snag. And the Rose wood grips look great.
I now own an I, J, K/3, L and N/2 Frame guns.
as well as a Colt Det Spl in the double action revolvers.
A couple more K and N frames and I think I will be off this thread as I will have the ones I want.
Found a 4" round butt S&W M19 in Glendale the other day but the owner wanted $750 for it as a consignment and it seemed about $300 over priced.
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Ruger Speed Six .357 Mag.
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Old thread, but guess what, up until now I really didn't have an answer. Just read the thread (well some of it) on the "best" double action ever, well, now I can honostly say if I could have any double action that I don't currently own....It'd be a Korth.....never seen one, but obviously it must be a doosy....... 8)
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S&W Model 625 Mountain Gun. Or a Model 25 Mountain gun. 45 Colt is my all time favorite handgun cartridge.
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Already have a S&W Mountain Gun in 45 Colt and a S&W 629 w 8 in bbl. ::) Maybe a S&W Mountain Gun in 44 Rem Mag to match it, a S&W model 58 in 41 mag aka San Francisco PD issued, S&W 617 or 17 in 22 RF, or a S&W kit gun 4 in bbl in 22 RF.
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I can't even tell you how many thousand rounds of jacketed ammo i've seen go through old 27's, all without any issues at all... They are amazingly strong and well built!
DM
That said I have yet to see a 27 or 29 hold up while shooting IMHSA . I know the loads are upper limit but still .
Really? I shot IHMSA for a number of years with my M-29 8-3/8" useing my cast 250 SWC over 23.0 of H-110 and won many matches. In fact i won 13 in a row, and my 29 has needed nothing at all. I shot the same gun/load i hunted with, and most times i didn't even have a spotter and i shot high 30's. I shot that 8-3/3 at least 50 rounds a week and most weeks 100 rounds.
I also have a 6" 29 that i've shot a huge amount too, and it hasn't needed anything either.
So i just haven't seen all the problems some posters have mentioned.
DM
Keep in mind I was talking jacketed bullets at over max. for S&W along the lines of Ruger / TC loades.
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Make mine a Ruger LCR 22.
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Take a 4" S&W M 629 off my list.
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I can't even tell you how many thousand rounds of jacketed ammo i've seen go through old 27's, all without any issues at all... They are amazingly strong and well built!
DM
That said I have yet to see a 27 or 29 hold up while shooting IMHSA . I know the loads are upper limit but still .
Really? I shot IHMSA for a number of years with my M-29 8-3/8" useing my cast 250 SWC over 23.0 of H-110 and won many matches. In fact i won 13 in a row, and my 29 has needed nothing at all. I shot the same gun/load i hunted with, and most times i didn't even have a spotter and i shot high 30's. I shot that 8-3/3 at least 50 rounds a week and most weeks 100 rounds.
I also have a 6" 29 that i've shot a huge amount too, and it hasn't needed anything either.
So i just haven't seen all the problems some posters have mentioned.
DM
Keep in mind I was talking jacketed bullets at over max. for S&W along the lines of Ruger / TC loades.
Seeing as how i won so many IHMSA matches, and killed everything from moose on down with the above load, i learned i don't need to OVER LOAD a handgun to get the job done...
Sometimes working smarter is better.
DM
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Looks like after all this time I have not replyed to this post. I guess maybe that I did not have a revolver on my list of wants. Now I would like a S&W 686. But I do wish sometimes that I had bought the very nice python chambered in 38 special (not 357 mag.)that I saw several years back.
Bruce
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Shows the difference in taste. I wouldn't have one of those revolving carbines. Revolvers are noisy enough without having them that close to my head.
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I too had a S&W 25-5 about 20 years ago and foolishly sold it. It was one of my best shooting big bore guns. I sold it because I was afraid that some day I might accidentally get one of my 'hot' .45 Colt rifle loads in it by mistake.
I have a little Taurus .45 ACP revolver now that is a handier carry gun but I sure would like to have a S&W chambered for the .45 Special case.
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Make mine a Ruger LCR 22.
got a few on order
just waiting....pm if you want one
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Make mine a Ruger LCR 22.
I have made this purchase, now i am done. Maybe just one more. :D
Cheese
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unless I missed something the Ruger LCR 22 is not a revolver.
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(http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/images/topOverview.jpg)
SA - I believe you are thinking of the Ruger LCP.......
(http://www.ruger.com/products/lcp/images/indexMain.jpg)
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unless I missed something the Ruger LCR 22 is not a revolver.
I just had another look at my LCR 22. It is a revolver.
Cheese
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i am still waiting on the few i ordered
THEY BETTER BE REVOLVERS WHEN THEY GET HERE !!!!!!
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I've seen quite a few of those LCR 22's around, so it shouldn't be too hard to find one... I was at a Cabela's a few days ago, and they had them there, along with my local gunshop had them too.
DM