Which .357 for Son?
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MrDontPlay
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Sp 101
Redbullitt
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I like the sp101 and the gp100.
They are priced well and shoot even better.
You can change the springs out quite easily and wind up with a very very nice trigger pull.
They are priced well and shoot even better.
You can change the springs out quite easily and wind up with a very very nice trigger pull.
Two questions come to mind. First, what is the size of his hands. Second, what is the purpose of this gun (pure target shooting, home defense, concealed carry, hunting sidearm, etc)?. It doesn't do him any good if we start making recommendations that either don't fit his hands or don't fit the intended purpose.
The logical thing to do is go to the nearest indoor range that has rentals & shoot as many different revolvers that they`ll let ya try & hopefully they have a GP100 if they have`nt already sold it !!!
The puuurrrrfect thing is to have a GP100 in 6" for Range/hunting & target then a SP101 for carry , but a 4"GP100 with compact grips is not impossible to hide !!
The puuurrrrfect thing is to have a GP100 in 6" for Range/hunting & target then a SP101 for carry , but a 4"GP100 with compact grips is not impossible to hide !!
If you really like him, pick up a minty S&W Model 27 in nickel.
The GP100 is a good gun, but the S&W 686 is good too. There are many good choices and it really comes down to personal preference.
CZ is coming out with the Dan Wesson revolvers again. It might be cool to get him one so he can be the first on his block to have one. The old ones are very good revolvers.
The GP100 is a good gun, but the S&W 686 is good too. There are many good choices and it really comes down to personal preference.
CZ is coming out with the Dan Wesson revolvers again. It might be cool to get him one so he can be the first on his block to have one. The old ones are very good revolvers.
WyomingWhitetail
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Not sure if he want a double action or a single like a ruger would work but I have a ruger Blackhawk in 357 and I love it. Shoot 500 rounds through it the weekend after I bought it. Very accurate to
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SadistAssassin
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well if he wants a tanks get a gp100....if he want a mercedes get a 686....
The GP's and 686's are nice, but you can go another route too, consider the Blackhawk.
BUT WAIT! How can you possibly defend your family with a single action revolver?
You get real good at it, that's how!
No doubt they'll steer you towards a GP or 686, so go for it!
It's all good!
BUT WAIT! How can you possibly defend your family with a single action revolver?
You get real good at it, that's how!
No doubt they'll steer you towards a GP or 686, so go for it!
It's all good!
I like the S&W's ....
in a 4" - there is the K frame ( medium frame guns) in model 19's blued or Nickel / and model 66's stainless. You should be able to find a variety of used models on the market for $ 400 - $ 700 depending on condition and engineering dash number.
I also like the N frame guns - model 27's or 28's ...but you'll pay a little more for a good one / no stainless there either - only blued or nickel.
In the L Frame - 686's - are also good guns ...and stainless...
( if the first number in the S&W model is a 6 - its a stainless gun ).... 686, 66, 60, etc ...
in a 4" - there is the K frame ( medium frame guns) in model 19's blued or Nickel / and model 66's stainless. You should be able to find a variety of used models on the market for $ 400 - $ 700 depending on condition and engineering dash number.
I also like the N frame guns - model 27's or 28's ...but you'll pay a little more for a good one / no stainless there either - only blued or nickel.
In the L Frame - 686's - are also good guns ...and stainless...
( if the first number in the S&W model is a 6 - its a stainless gun ).... 686, 66, 60, etc ...