38 revolver suggestions

[Navy Moose]

I have a Ruger GP-100 .357 with a 4" barrel. The trigger is beautiful, the Hogue grips make the recoil very manageable.

 

[Busa]

S&W 10 heavy pinned barrel is my favorite

 

[PatMcD]

I second the S&W Model 10. If you can't find a gun shop that has state prison trade-in's for $200-$250, you ain't shopping at the right places.

 

[Dradian]

I second the S&W Model 10. If you can't find a gun shop that has state prison trade-in's for $200-$250, you ain't shopping at the right places.

I guess I need to look for those. Anyone seen some near Manchester NH?

sent from the Evo

 

[Woodstock]

I second the S&W Model 10. If you can't find a gun shop that has state prison trade-in's for $200-$250, you ain't shopping at the right places.

Bingo. I recently bought a Model 64 (the stainless Model 10) from one of the guys here. It's a former cop gun with some dings and scratches, but it shoots as straight as a laser and the trigger is sweet. They're harder to find in MA because of the BS law against transferring handguns from out of state, but they do exist. There are stout .38 loads available from Corbon, Buffalo Bore and others, so the .38's don't give away much in practical defensive capability to the .357.
Edit: You're in NH - if you can't find one locally, look in Shotgun News at some of the big wholesalers' ads and have one shipped to your favorite FFL.

 

[shotgunwilly870]

Carrying my LCR feels like its not even there love it.

 

[Billsail]

Smith 640-1 .357. Only fractions of an inch bigger than a J frame.