Smith and Wesson
Sorry the late reply. Thanks a lot for the further sixgun recommendations and further information about reloading. i have also already enrolled myself into a reloading course. It will start in March. I also start checking out all the new recommendations on the new and used market.
@gerhard1 Thanks for sharing your post of the model 27. It was a interesting read.
I have to admit the model 27 would also be my first pick.
Like I said in the entry posts I love the aesthetics of the early smith and wesson revolvers. I am a history buff too so owning the first 357 mag revolver every would be awesome.
I would stick with the model 27, 627, or the 586/686,, classic revolvers, with that classic Smith and Wesson fit and finish.. The Colts are fine, but may be more fragile when it comes to timing issues..
The Smith and Wesson and Colt's are forged frames, the Ruger's are investment cast, a forging is honestly stronger for a given size in general, so the Smith and Wesson's and Colt's tend to be more svelte honestly.. Castings all tend to show some porosity, yes they can be machined and finished nicely, and Rugers have a well deserved reputation for taking lots of heavy loads,, but tend to be more "blocky" in construction in my experience.
I did really love an early Ruger 44 Magnum Flattop, I have owned a newer 5 1/2" Stainless Blackhawk, (brutal on the hand, LOL), and a GP100, which was accurate and had a very nice trigger, but I just wasn't crazy about the size and shape.
just my 2 cents,, I'm currently locking for a Smith and Wesson 44 Handejector Triple Lock,, but they are rare and pricey if they are in nice condition,, lol.
