In the market for a revolver

[SigSlinger508]

Just got a nee job with a significant pay raise and so to celebrate I'm thinkin it's a good excuse for a new gun. I was thinking a 10/22, then I was thinkin a tactical shotgun, but now I'm leaning towards a revolver as I don't own one. I saw a S&W model 36 for abou $350 that I've got my eye on, bu I was gonna hold off until after the marlborough gun show in april to see if I find anything I fancy/better deals there. Any suggestions from people who are more familiar with the vendors there on who I should check with and what their siggestion is as far as what revolver to get? Would prefer something that can handle .357 but it isn't required. Lookin to spend under $400 and I'm fine with used rather than new.

 

[92G]

ruger GP100 or SP101

 

[mikem317]

ruger GP100 or SP101

This. Can't beat a GP100. Built like tanks.

 

[Rockrivr1]

This. Can't beat a GP100. Built like tanks.

But also not something that will be under his max budget of $400. With that budget the 36 is a very good revolver. You will also find some nice S&W 642 or similar. Though I wouldn't suggest a 357 in a small J frame.

 

[daekken]

I was going to say a S&W 686 but under $400 ain't happening. For about $450 you could find a used SP101 though.

 

[kalash]

GP100. Might be able to find a used one close to budget.

 

[Stevireno]

Second the sp101 and gp100. I have two of each, short and long barrel! Can't go wrong..

Steve

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[weatherby]

What would be the general purpose of the revolver ?

 

[SigSlinger508]

What would be the general purpose of the revolver ?

Probably just for fun at the range. If I found a smaller j frame I might carry it as a bug iinfrequently but mostly it would just be for the range

 

[MAD Geary]

For a range gun see $400 look around for a ruger security 6 in 357. That is if the gp100 is out of your price range.

 

[allen-1]

Probably just for fun at the range. If I found a smaller j frame I might carry it as a bug iinfrequently but mostly it would just be for the range

Save a little more money and as a couple other people have said, buy a Ruger GP100. They're really solid guns, nice actions. I've got a S/S with a 6" barrel and a red-dot I use for pins, .38 for medium bore, .357 for big bore, and it's just a really great revolver. You can find them used, you can get them in different finishes, different barrel lengths.

 

[Chet0729]

Just got a nee job with a significant pay raise and so to celebrate I'm thinkin it's a good excuse for a new gun. I was thinking a 10/22, then I was thinkin a tactical shotgun, but now I'm leaning towards a revolver as I don't own one. I saw a S&W model 36 for abou $350 that I've got my eye on, bu I was gonna hold off until after the marlborough gun show in april to see if I find anything I fancy/better deals there. Any suggestions from people who are more familiar with the vendors there on who I should check with and what their siggestion is as far as what revolver to get? Would prefer something that can handle .357 but it isn't required. Lookin to spend under $400 and I'm fine with used rather than new.

i have a 36 with Houge grips. Not a bad gun but it is not rated for 357

 

[mikem317]

But also not something that will be under his max budget of $400. With that budget the 36 is a very good revolver. You will also find some nice S&W 642 or similar. Though I wouldn't suggest a 357 in a small J frame.

Used should be pretty close.

 

[whacko]

If its for range games get the gp100.

 

[whalerman69]

I like Ruger. The .44 Alaskan mag will put a smile on your face . The sp101 in .357 is about 20 years old and goes bang every time. Great guns.

 

[bigalf]

Ive learned that its better to save for a little longer and get what you want than get what you can afford now, I have shifted my collecting from quantity to quality.

 

[Amputee Marksman]

Depending on what you are looking for the price may be towards the top end of your budget or more, you can't beat a S&W Model 10

 

[Sprocket]

Ive learned that its better to save for a little longer and get what you want than get what you can afford now, I have shifted my collecting from quantity to quality.

Some of the best advice I've seen in a long time - here or otherwise.

 

[greencobra]

i'd go with the GP 100 3", sweet revolver but op, your budget is kinda small, ya think? maybe you could put your money aside and save a few bucks more. $400? you're almost there bud, stash 20 bucks a week away and in a couple of months....you are there.

 

[CTpatriot]

the only j frame that might be ok as a plinker once in a while would be a three inch, other than this, consider them self defense guns. the rugers will give you good value and are solidly built.

 

[bigtig50]

For a range gun see $400 look around for a ruger security 6 in 357. That is if the gp100 is out of your price range.

The Ruger Security Six is an excellent revolver. I can't even remember how long I've had mine but it goes to the range every trip and is my choice for in-home protection. It easy to shoot and it's as solid as the day I got it. An older gun for sure but Ruger made them to last.

 

[sig shooter]

Sp101

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[sig shooter]

The Ruger Security Six is an excellent revolver. I can't even remember how long I've had mine but it goes to the range every trip and is my choice for in-home protection. It easy to shoot and it's as solid as the day I got it. An older gun for sure but Ruger made them to last.

+1 scoop it up if you come across a security six.

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[S&WMan]

Unless you can find an older S&W, you might want to ask yourself if you want a S&W with an internal lock or a Ruger without an internal lock. For me it would be an easy choice.