....want a 357 with 6" barrel .......I'm looking for a mechanical sound 357 single and double action 6" barrel that I can put thousands of rounds threw with a great warranty like I said on a budget of 300$ it don't half to be pretty so if you know a budget brand that fits all categories I asked about let me know
I agree with the others. I would save up for a S&W or a Ruger, all the while keeping my eye open for a used L (586 or 686) or N frame (model 28) because every now and then one pops up from an individual seller for a great price (maybe close to $300 if you're really lucky) but you would be without a warranty.
Re: S&W and Ruger warranties - see end of post.
Your best bet for a good warranty is to deal with a distributor or reseller that offers a "great warranty."
For example, Davidson's Inc. (
www.galleryofguns.com - Buy guns online, top brands, best price, best service, best warranty; all types of firearms: revolvers, rifles, pistols and shotguns.), a distributor, offers a lifetime warranty on firearms purchased through them. You can buy directly from them although they are usually out of stock on S&W revolvers. It looks like a new Ruger GP100 is about $625 out the door depending on your location and local gun stores that participate with Davidson's.
Other resellers or distributors may offer similar lifetime or 100%guarantee warranties similar to Davidson's. For example, Bud's Gun Shop website implies they have a very thorough warranty on BOTH new and USED guns. Here's a link to their warranty page:
Discount Guns for Sale - Buds Gun Shop
A new Ruger GP100 is $524 + FFL transfer through Bud's. I'm not sure if taxes would be involved? My interpretation is that the $399 police trade-ins at Bud's would be covered under their warranty which appears very generous however it does not fit your criteria of a 6" gun. A new Taurus 66 from Bud's is only $73 less expensive than the Ruger GP100.
John
Here are the warranties from S&W and Ruger:
From the S&W website:
1. Lifetime Service Policy
"We will repair any defect in material or workmanship without charge to the original purchaser for as long as you own the handgun."
2. From the Ruger website:
"The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as "limited" or as "full" and sets minimum standards for a "full" warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to provide any written warranty, either "limited" or "full", rather than to attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger & Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in providing service to owners of Ruger firearms."
I'd rather have a L, N, or K frame S&W or a Ruger. Than a dollar two ninety five S. American..
