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Offline HAMMERHEAD

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #90 on: March 21, 2010, 05:36:05 AM »
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.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #91 on: April 16, 2010, 07:01:41 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #92 on: April 28, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »
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)

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #93 on: May 03, 2010, 04:26:15 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #94 on: May 03, 2010, 06:41:15 AM »
Quote from: SHOOTALL on May 03, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #95 on: May 03, 2010, 06:44:08 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #96 on: May 03, 2010, 02:59:08 PM »
Quote from: SHOOTALL on May 03, 2010, 06:44:08 AM
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #97 on: May 06, 2010, 10:13:44 AM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #98 on: May 06, 2010, 10:16:26 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #99 on: May 13, 2010, 10:38:58 AM »
Mine would have to be a 3" SP101 or a 3" K frame.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #100 on: June 16, 2010, 09:08:00 AM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #101 on: August 17, 2010, 10:52:39 AM »
Ruger  GP100-5"  357mag

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #102 on: August 17, 2010, 11:13:25 AM »
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #103 on: August 17, 2010, 01:11:12 PM »
Quote from: Bigeasy on August 17, 2010, 11:13:25 AM
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.

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #104 on: August 17, 2010, 01:24:52 PM »
Quote from: gstewart44 on August 17, 2010, 01:11:12 PM
Quote from: Bigeasy on August 17, 2010, 11:13:25 AM
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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Thats it.  I already have 9 .44 mag revolvers, but maybe one more... ;D
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #105 on: August 22, 2010, 05:43:34 AM »
    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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #106 on: September 22, 2010, 05:15:34 PM »
look up the Manurin, I bet it'll change some people's answers!
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #107 on: September 26, 2010, 04:42:34 AM »
Colt Python, bright stainless steel with 4 inch barrel and ivory stocks.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #108 on: October 20, 2010, 12:22:08 PM »
Quote from: SHOOTALL on May 06, 2010, 10:16:26 AM
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #109 on: October 20, 2010, 03:57:41 PM »
Quote from: Airsporter on October 20, 2010, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: SHOOTALL on May 06, 2010, 10:16:26 AM
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #110 on: October 31, 2010, 03:31:14 PM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont ow
« Reply #111 on: November 28, 2010, 07:16:07 AM »
S&W 25-5 "4 in nickel.
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #112 on: December 08, 2010, 03:03:27 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #113 on: December 13, 2010, 01:03:10 PM »
S&W 36 non dash.  which I will own by Friday!
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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #114 on: December 13, 2010, 04:48:10 PM »
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

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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #115 on: December 15, 2010, 02:58:14 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #116 on: December 15, 2010, 08:13:18 AM »
Quote from: Drilling Man on May 03, 2010, 06:41:15 AM
Quote from: SHOOTALL on May 03, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
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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« Reply #117 on: December 15, 2010, 08:16:06 AM »
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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Re: If you could only have one Double Action Revolver that you currently dont own.
« Reply #118 on: December 15, 2010, 09:44:11 AM »
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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« Reply #119 on: December 15, 2010, 09:50:54 AM »
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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