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Offline dougk

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If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« on: September 20, 2006, 04:44:28 AM »
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?

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2006, 11:17:21 AM »
I really don't know cause I own all that I ever wanted. But thanks for asking.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2006, 02:09:02 PM »
I can think of one, but I currently own it already, and that is my S&W 460 Mag.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2006, 02:26:47 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2006, 03:17:50 PM »
Ruger Red Hawk, .44 mag
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2006, 03:45:43 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2006, 04:27:20 PM »
General George S. Patton Jr...
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2006, 04:04:38 PM »
S&W tripple lock .357mag...

RLB.....
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2006, 10:45:47 PM »
first generation .45 colt 4 5/8 Like new!
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2006, 02:57:18 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2006, 01:18:52 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2006, 04:04:20 PM »
  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..

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2006, 04:17:40 PM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2006, 05:17:35 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2006, 04:11:33 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2006, 03:13:10 AM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2006, 04:45:19 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2006, 05:07:37 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2006, 01:58:47 AM »
Yup, I want one.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2006, 08:23:48 AM »
  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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2006, 08:46:27 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2006, 09:56:20 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2006, 12:48:23 AM »
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.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2006, 02:25:06 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2006, 01:31:32 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2006, 01:42:12 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2006, 02:23:09 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2006, 02:32:22 PM »
My S&W 681!  It hits POA at 50 yards with my 158 SWC hunting loads!

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #28 on: October 21, 2006, 03:35:48 PM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2006, 05:31:56 AM »
Ruger Alaskan in .454/.45 Colt. Okay, I'll sneack this one in too. Super Redhawk in same caliber.
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