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ia1727
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Model 25--Model 27--Model 29 Why ? Pretty much covers all the bases for anything I would ever want to do.
NFrameFred
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Define "newer" . . . .
not anything made at present that turns my crank enough that the itch couldn't be scratched with something made before 1990 . . . .
not anything made at present that turns my crank enough that the itch couldn't be scratched with something made before 1990 . . . .
ronnie gore
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3 revolvers
i agree with fred, no lock guns ever, my picks would be,pre lock 342 or 642, model 66 4 inch, model 625 in 45 acp.
i agree with fred, no lock guns ever, my picks would be,pre lock 342 or 642, model 66 4 inch, model 625 in 45 acp.
Texas Star
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"Newer"? Ruger SP-101, 3-inch bbl, Ruger GP-100, four-inch bbl., and the discontinued GP- 100 with six-inch half lug bbl.
No MIM parts, no lock, and great ruggedness and reliability.
Reasonable prices usually, too. Also great versatility. (All in .357.)
Might skip the six-inch and get two of one of the others.
I don't even consider current S&W handguns. To be sure, some here don't share that opinion. But I'm not answering on their behalf.
T-Star
No MIM parts, no lock, and great ruggedness and reliability.
Reasonable prices usually, too. Also great versatility. (All in .357.)
Might skip the six-inch and get two of one of the others.
I don't even consider current S&W handguns. To be sure, some here don't share that opinion. But I'm not answering on their behalf.
T-Star
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He said NEWER guns. Otherwise, I'd agree on the M-66 and add a Model 60-7 and a M-60-4. And, I'd sorely miss an M-686 made before they drilled the top strap for a scope mount.
Wish the OP had defined, "newer"...
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Stainz
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If I already had a pocket protector, the choice would be:
4" 617 Fun... hyper fun!
4" 627 Pro - covers .38/.357M needs...
4" 625JM - 'Big bore' fun!
And - I couldn't care less whether my revolvers have the IL or not.
Sadly, no existing pocket protector would mean I'd need a 642 first - and, sadly, one of those 4"-er's would have to go. The horror!
Stainz
PS Those three 4"-ers have proven to be my favorites - my frequent range bag riders - the revolvers I clean most often. Plus, they cover my ballistic needs!
4" 617 Fun... hyper fun!
4" 627 Pro - covers .38/.357M needs...
4" 625JM - 'Big bore' fun!
And - I couldn't care less whether my revolvers have the IL or not.
Sadly, no existing pocket protector would mean I'd need a 642 first - and, sadly, one of those 4"-er's would have to go. The horror!
Stainz
PS Those three 4"-ers have proven to be my favorites - my frequent range bag riders - the revolvers I clean most often. Plus, they cover my ballistic needs!
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seattleM29
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A 310 or 325 for carry & home protection
A Classic Line Model 29 6 1/2" blued
A Classic Line Model 18 Combat Masterpiece .22
those pretty much could cover everything from plinking to hunting to defense.
A Classic Line Model 29 6 1/2" blued
A Classic Line Model 18 Combat Masterpiece .22
those pretty much could cover everything from plinking to hunting to defense.
Two of my four "newer" Smiths are a 60-4 and a 60-7, so we're pretty much in ageement
. The other two are a 63-4 and a 642-1--either of which is worthy of a spot in the top three. But I'm a J frame junkie. I don't hunt with handguns, nor do I shoot competitively, and there are no predatory critters in my neck of the woods that are likely to try to eat me. A revolver for me is something that can be slipped in a pocket or glovebox or ride lightly on my belt while I'm doing something else To be fair, it would be tough to justify a "top 3 newer" list that didn't include a 686 variant.
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chp
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If I could only own 3 or 4 - it would be concealed carry oriented. It's actually the one's that I own:
1. 337pd, bobbed hammer
2. 637, bobbed hammer
3. m10 snubby
4. (yes, I added one) 4" M19
1. 337pd, bobbed hammer
2. 637, bobbed hammer
3. m10 snubby
4. (yes, I added one) 4" M19
1) 4" 617 (10 shot)
2) 3" 625
3) 4" 629
All w/o IL
2) 3" 625
3) 4" 629
All w/o IL
I agree.
Carry/self defense = 442
House gun/target fun/ carry = 4" 686
Hunting/target fun/ house gun = 6" 629
A fella could be well served with these three.
Skeptic 9c
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I would go with the 3 size 3 caliber.
M317 in .22 LR
Bodyguard 38
M686 plus
Covers my needs, but that's an AWFUL lot of money. I could get many more semiautos for the same amount of money.
Geoff
Who hopes he never has to start over with his battery.
M317 in .22 LR
Bodyguard 38
M686 plus
Covers my needs, but that's an AWFUL lot of money. I could get many more semiautos for the same amount of money.
Geoff
Who hopes he never has to start over with his battery.
Krull
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Hrm,what would it be?
Some kind of 4 or 5 inch .460 (shoot anything)
A 4 inch .357
And a 4 inch .22 mag
That should cover it all.
Some kind of 4 or 5 inch .460 (shoot anything)
A 4 inch .357
And a 4 inch .22 mag
That should cover it all.
ImprovedModel56Fan
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Newer than what?
I would certainly not like to be limited to three revolvers, but I'll give you the top three. However, for reasons which will be evident, I consider six to be the rock-bottom minimum, and that's revolvers. I'd add a Browning HP and a Series 80 Colt (or a ParaOrd) to that, although an excuse could be made for having just one auto.
1. A Model 42, because it can be carried in some pockets that larger revolvers won't fit into. If you don't reliably use the grip safety, a 37 with a bobbed hammer is better, possibly even with a square butt. Any of these guns will also carry well in a Renegade ankle holster.
2. A 2" Model 15, because mine is VERY accurate and fast with Rogers/Safariland grips, and is very easy to conceal. A 2" Model 12 or 10 is also a strong possibility, but I find the sights on my 15 to be a bit faster, and they have never worn on my cover garment, whether "shoot-me" vest or sport jacket.
3. A real gun (although the M15 is close with the "FBI" load). If you ever go where may be bear, a 3" or 4" .44 Magnum, whatever will conceal. If not, a .45 ACP (/.45 AR) of the same size.
4. A good .22 revolver. Although you may prefer an auto, which is certainly OK, you should have a revolver, also, if for nothing but instructional purposes.
5. See 2. You should probably have a steel gun and an aluminum gun, both, unless you shoot the aluminum one just as well as the steel.
6. See 3. You should probably have both.
Some people may feel that a .357 is suitable for 3, above, or even also 2. I have no real argument with them, but at present I like my choices better.
The autoloader is for when you are afraid that the Chinese hordes may overrun your position, and you can't get to your EBR.
I would certainly not like to be limited to three revolvers, but I'll give you the top three. However, for reasons which will be evident, I consider six to be the rock-bottom minimum, and that's revolvers. I'd add a Browning HP and a Series 80 Colt (or a ParaOrd) to that, although an excuse could be made for having just one auto.
1. A Model 42, because it can be carried in some pockets that larger revolvers won't fit into. If you don't reliably use the grip safety, a 37 with a bobbed hammer is better, possibly even with a square butt. Any of these guns will also carry well in a Renegade ankle holster.
2. A 2" Model 15, because mine is VERY accurate and fast with Rogers/Safariland grips, and is very easy to conceal. A 2" Model 12 or 10 is also a strong possibility, but I find the sights on my 15 to be a bit faster, and they have never worn on my cover garment, whether "shoot-me" vest or sport jacket.
3. A real gun (although the M15 is close with the "FBI" load). If you ever go where may be bear, a 3" or 4" .44 Magnum, whatever will conceal. If not, a .45 ACP (/.45 AR) of the same size.
4. A good .22 revolver. Although you may prefer an auto, which is certainly OK, you should have a revolver, also, if for nothing but instructional purposes.
5. See 2. You should probably have a steel gun and an aluminum gun, both, unless you shoot the aluminum one just as well as the steel.
6. See 3. You should probably have both.
Some people may feel that a .357 is suitable for 3, above, or even also 2. I have no real argument with them, but at present I like my choices better.
The autoloader is for when you are afraid that the Chinese hordes may overrun your position, and you can't get to your EBR.
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Ah, the classic "what if"...
All three of my choices would need to be multi-caliber to maximize my choices of available ammo and be useful for a variety of purposes.
1) 632 Carry Comp 3"bbl .327 Federal - small enough to still be a concealed carry, wife would be able to shoot it if necesssary (.32 S&W), the .327 Federal is still potent self defense medicine even though the .32 is considered by many a "mouse" caliber.
2) Performance Center 627, .357 mag/38 spl, 8 shots and a 5" bbl, for "all around" use.
3 ) 460XVR - 10.5" bbl, compensated and integral scope mount base. The big boomer for hunting use that has the flexibility to also fire the .45 Colt for a "reduced load" and the .454 Casull, for a not so reduced load
All three of my choices would need to be multi-caliber to maximize my choices of available ammo and be useful for a variety of purposes.
1) 632 Carry Comp 3"bbl .327 Federal - small enough to still be a concealed carry, wife would be able to shoot it if necesssary (.32 S&W), the .327 Federal is still potent self defense medicine even though the .32 is considered by many a "mouse" caliber.
2) Performance Center 627, .357 mag/38 spl, 8 shots and a 5" bbl, for "all around" use.
3 ) 460XVR - 10.5" bbl, compensated and integral scope mount base. The big boomer for hunting use that has the flexibility to also fire the .45 Colt for a "reduced load" and the .454 Casull, for a not so reduced load
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Marshall 357
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My 66-1 2.5'' for carry- My 29-3 8 3/8'' for hunting and SD in the home and a 3'' 629-that is on my to get list.
Vulcan Bob
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Only three!?
1. K-22
2. L frame .357 Mag
3. 25 in .45 Colt
And to cheat I have to have .44 Special in the mix for number four!
1. K-22
2. L frame .357 Mag
3. 25 in .45 Colt
And to cheat I have to have .44 Special in the mix for number four!
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"Newer"? Ruger SP-101, 3-inch bbl, Ruger GP-100, four-inch bbl., and the discontinued GP- 100 with six-inch half lug bbl.
No MIM parts, no lock, and great ruggedness and reliability.
Reasonable prices usually, too. Also great versatility. (All in .357.)
Might skip the six-inch and get two of one of the others.
I don't even consider current S&W handguns. To be sure, some here don't share that opinion. But I'm not answering on their behalf.
T-Star
Per Ruger's web site, all pistols manufatured after 2004 will feature internal locks. I could quote the pertanent statement, however that might violate a copyright. Better look elsewhere for a gun without an internal lock if you want something new.
As long as they don't interfere with the action or corrupt the trigger, locks don't bother me. Fact is at times I find them convenient. What is regrettable is that S&W's internal lock has proven problematic in the feather weights, however on the heavy weights it's not been a problem.
Now, 3 newer revolvers. Personally, I am biased towards the stainless guns, less worry about cleaning products, less risk of rust, and it's easy to touch up a mark on the finish.
One would be a 4 inch model 617, preferably a 6 shooter because I'm an old fart and I like 6 shooters. Next would be a 4 inch model 610, because 40 caliber is pretty cheap to shoot. Finally, a model 627 with a 3.5 or 4 inch barrel, because it's a new age Registered Magnum, just wish it was a 6 shooter because I may be too old to learn how to count to 8.
BTW, note the 4 inch barrel preference. I've learned from experince that 4 inch barrels are easier to shoot than long barrels, less fatigue and less sensitivity to recoil management.
Grog
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642 2"
625 4"
681 4"
625 4"
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Fantastic choice on the 460XVR.
The piece may look like it's a wildcat, but it takes the heaviest loads and makes them seem tame. I have the 460XVR 8-3/8" and 454's, even 460's feel very controlled. The overall weight of the gun balances these heavy charges and provides a great deal of confidence. Extremely accurate. If you are comfortable with 44 Magnum this piece just feels like the next chapter. Today at the range I shot next to another guy who had the performance model. He was crazy about his 460XVR as well. He said that he wanted to move up to 454 after enjoying 44 Magnum but did not want to be confined to a 454 ceiling or threshold as in the Ruger. The 460XVR gave him more flexibility. I had to second his opinion. For me, I never enjoyed the ascetics of the Ruger SRH. When I found the 460XVR it was perfect in every way. All the things I enjoyed on my 629 but bigger!
The piece may look like it's a wildcat, but it takes the heaviest loads and makes them seem tame. I have the 460XVR 8-3/8" and 454's, even 460's feel very controlled. The overall weight of the gun balances these heavy charges and provides a great deal of confidence. Extremely accurate. If you are comfortable with 44 Magnum this piece just feels like the next chapter. Today at the range I shot next to another guy who had the performance model. He was crazy about his 460XVR as well. He said that he wanted to move up to 454 after enjoying 44 Magnum but did not want to be confined to a 454 ceiling or threshold as in the Ruger. The 460XVR gave him more flexibility. I had to second his opinion. For me, I never enjoyed the ascetics of the Ruger SRH. When I found the 460XVR it was perfect in every way. All the things I enjoyed on my 629 but bigger!
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