28 or 29

[shottist]

To h--- with it. Get em all!

 

[Tom_R]

This is a very valid argument and made me realize I failed to mention one part of my bias towards the M29.

I reload my own ammo. If you reload your own, the cost difference between 38 special, 357 magnum, 44 special, and 44 magnum is so small as to be irrelevant. Like less than a nickel a round difference between the lowest (38 special) and highest (44 magnum) cost rounds.



This is also very good advice and brings out one more of my personal biases. I am not very recoil sensitive so shooting magnums isn't an issue for me. But it certainly is for some people - there have been numerous threads about it. You need to figure out which side of this question you come down on. If recoil bothers you, then the 44 magnum isn't going to be much fun for you. If you don't mind it then that isn't a factor in making your decision.

There are many who will put forth that if you handload that a 41 Magnum is a good way to go for a first revolver, or a main revolver.

If I hand loaded I would definitely have a 58 and maybe even a 57.

You can't really go wrong with any of these, you really can't.

I still think a good 357 is a must in the tool kit. It is so versatile. I have 4 of them, and three 44 magnums.

 

[BigBill]

The s&w 41 magnum round is a flatter shooting round and has more penetration and is a tad more accurate than the 44 magnum. I like them both.

 

[BC38]

The s&w 41 magnum round is a flatter shooting round and has more penetration and is a tad more accurate than the 44 magnum. I like them both.

DANG IT, now don't go convincing me I need & want a 41 magnum.
I already have too many calibers on my loading bench!

 

[BigBill]

DANG IT, now don't go convincing me I need & want a 41 magnum.
I already have too many calibers on my loading bench!

You need a s&w m58/4" and a m57/6" in 41Magnum.

I really like the m58 I understand about the cult like following they have.

 

[BC38]

You need a s&w m58/4" and a m57/6" in 41Magnum.

I really like the m58 I understand about the cult like following they have.

LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!
(He says as he stuffs his fingers in his ears)

I swear you guys are as bad as a bunch of crack dealers!
"Here kid, try this one, it won't hurt you, you'll like it, I swear!"

 

[stevtett]

For me it's the 28. The only revolver I owned when I was young. Loved the gun. Becuase I was young it got away. Just recently began looking for it again. I now own 2 pre 28's 5 screw 6", 2-28's 6" 4 screws, & will buy 1 pre 28 4". I have considered buying a 28-2 for my shooter. I'm as interested in the man who carried it on is hip, as I am the gun.