I find it funny that 6 inch barreled revolvers seem to be highly represented in this thread but typically have a lower $ value than something with a shorter barrel. That being said a 6 K or L frame always goes in the range bag with me.
Favorite range revolver????
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I sure enjoy my model 17-9, but I most enjoy a 28-2 I picked up years ago cheap, with TT, TH and ahrends. Someone did trigger work on it, and it is so light and smooth its amazing.
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Normally I'd say my Model 66. I had a Weigand front sight base and rear blade installed, along with a .500" wide target trigger. But just recently I picked up a Model 14 that's just as good.
Then I started working with a Ruger Blackhawk I've been ignoring. Now I'm confused. There's also a 657 that's right in there also. I'm getting too many favorites.
Then I started working with a Ruger Blackhawk I've been ignoring. Now I'm confused. There's also a 657 that's right in there also. I'm getting too many favorites.
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My 1983 Model 15-4 is my favorite "range" revolver also.
My favorite is this 15-4, made in 1984. It's got some nice wear on it and has a lovely double-action trigger.
My 1983 Model 15-4 is my favorite "range" revolver also.
Easy question with an easy answer! My beautiful much loved Model 18 is my number one most enjoyed most used and treasured revolver that I routinely carry to the range with me regardless of what else might be in the range bag. It is the revolver that I have over the years used to learn and maintain my skill in DA shooting. It is my preferred handgun for wandering in the woods/fields. It is the revolver that my daughters learned to shoot when they were truly little girls. If the world came to a grinding end, if I was in trouble and had to sell off my guns (which has occasionally happened), that little Model 18 would with a few other firearms remain. It will never go away. Sincerely. bruce.
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My 6" 686-6+ always goes to the range with me. I shoot it as well, or better, than any gun I own, except for a Hi Standard 106.
My 4" 629-6 is my second favorite range toy. It is spot-on accurate, and makes a big boom with a huge fireball. The "spray and pray" rangers always take notice when they see that flash and fury actually putting holes in a dinner plate, with one hand, at 25 yds.
My 4" 629-6 is my second favorite range toy. It is spot-on accurate, and makes a big boom with a huge fireball. The "spray and pray" rangers always take notice when they see that flash and fury actually putting holes in a dinner plate, with one hand, at 25 yds.
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How can you pick up just one favorite gun?You guys must have a darn good control on yourself as I've been torturing my mind but still can't come up with just one!
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I love all my guns equally the same but here is my newest to me. 1977, had her out yesterday for first time. Sighted in like a rifle and super accurate. Shoots high with my light loads 158 JHP. I read the lighter bullets and little more charge will bring them down.
I love all my guns equally the same but here is my newest to me. 1977, had her out yesterday for first time. Sighted in like a rifle and super accurate. Shoots high with my light loads 158 JHP. I read the lighter bullets and little more charge will bring them down.
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I really don't have a Favorite Gun. I like all
mine because all have had a lot of thought
put into them before I bought them.
Here are just a few, I shoot each week. Sorry
no pretty pictures from me, I use them.
I really don't have a Favorite Gun. I like all
mine because all have had a lot of thought
put into them before I bought them.
Here are just a few, I shoot each week. Sorry
no pretty pictures from me, I use them.
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I don't have a large or impressive harem to choose from, and my toy collection always seems to be in a state of flux, but I'd say the sweetest shooter I currently have is my minty 1980 Model 15 "Combat Masterpiece". Everybody's been impressed with that thing, for years now, it's just a real pleasant shooter that isn't hard to shoot well with.
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Now that the crummy weather is approaching the outdoor shooting has wound down and indoors I will be shooting a newer K38, probably from the early to mid-70s, and a "Bowen K32". The Bowen gun is a Model 14 remodeled into a .32 to give me a "shooter grade .32" - and it is a killer with either Speer or Hornady swaged wadcutters.
Like you, I've heard the siren call of the 32, but mostly I've been shooting hotter reloads in my Project 616 (32 H&R and 327 FM.) Even my 32 S&W L reloads have involved SWCs and were not really what I would call "Target Loads." As I type this however, I have a Model 16-3 being recreated using an original factory barrel, a tight chambered cylinder rebuilt from a Model 17, and a Model 14-3 donor gun. I have yet to load any of the swaged wadcutter bullets (or even cast any from my HBWC mould) but would love to hear your suggestions of where to start as far as powder choice, charge weight, etc. If you don't want to post this info in public, a PM would be highly appreciated.
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The Smith's all provide great shooting. 13,14, 17, 25, 27
But the greatest failing of S&W is that they never produced a 357 Maximum.
My United Sporting Arms Seville in 357 Maximum is the hot rod of the bunch. Long range steel is the game.
But the greatest failing of S&W is that they never produced a 357 Maximum.
My United Sporting Arms Seville in 357 Maximum is the hot rod of the bunch. Long range steel is the game.
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I find it easier to toe a smaller barrel but the two that usually follow me to the range are a Model 14 and a 4" Pre Regulation Police in 32 Long.
Since you listed two guns, I throw in my .02 worth. My 4" 686-6 and 6" Model 17, no dash. I`m somewhat recoil-sensitive so the heft of the 686 helps and of course the Model 17 has no recoil. My Model 60 is BRUTAL w/ 357`s but 38+p are much more pleasant to shoot. 2.5" Model 19 falls somewhere in between the 686 and 60.
Probably my all time favorite range gun is my 1947 38-44 HD with 4" barrel. Very few people ever figure out what it really is.
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Meet the "twins".....
Model 17 .22 cal.....
Model 19 .357 mag.....
Sorry I don't have pictures handy, but I like twins. I have an 18-4 and a 15-4 and they are a lot of fun at the range.
However, my favorite is my 625PC. Love the round, love the moon clips, love the gun - it's a tack driver.
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gee, I like my 66-8, but the 686 is favorite of so many....maybe I made the wrong pick
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I do not have lots of revolvers, but of the few that I do have, my Victory model .38 special, built circa 1943 is my favorite. It is 100% stock just like it left the factory. I take it out about once a month and run about 24 rounds thru it. (Would not want it to wear out before I do!)
I don't bother with the moon clips but my 627 Pro is a range favorite.
If you like the 66, it's your best choice. Not what someone else chooses. Nothing balances like a K frame.
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My 629-4 PowerPort stays in my range bag.
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CMAS IS COMING
Dear Santa please bring one of all the above. My (sold) Ruger Redhawk 5" 357 with the Jack Weigand Hybraport/enhancement package was a dandy, The faster I shot it in D/A mode, the smaller the groups got. I thought the 4" 681 was the bomb until I got a mdl 10-6 4" HB (it's a close call). Since I shoot 38 specials with a 148 gr dewc about the most, I figured a 38 special (only) revo would be in order, NOT DISAPOINTED with it. I've had the pleasure of shooting others S&W revo's in 10mm, 45 auto rim. I've yet to have the pleasure of owning/shooting one in 45 Colt. SO MANY guns, so little time/$. Add a pre war mdl 27 while you're at it. If chasing/picking up brass weren't an issue add a 45 acp bottom feeder. PS, Have a 617? The Ansac speed loader & block take it to a new level.
Dear Santa please bring one of all the above. My (sold) Ruger Redhawk 5" 357 with the Jack Weigand Hybraport/enhancement package was a dandy, The faster I shot it in D/A mode, the smaller the groups got. I thought the 4" 681 was the bomb until I got a mdl 10-6 4" HB (it's a close call). Since I shoot 38 specials with a 148 gr dewc about the most, I figured a 38 special (only) revo would be in order, NOT DISAPOINTED with it. I've had the pleasure of shooting others S&W revo's in 10mm, 45 auto rim. I've yet to have the pleasure of owning/shooting one in 45 Colt. SO MANY guns, so little time/$. Add a pre war mdl 27 while you're at it. If chasing/picking up brass weren't an issue add a 45 acp bottom feeder. PS, Have a 617? The Ansac speed loader & block take it to a new level.
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Hey Vette, were those black powder rounds?
Nossir, not black powder, just a gun that wasn't cleaned all season. LSWCs make a mess & since I was shooting it pretty much every week I thought I'd see how nasty it'd get after several thousand rnds.
Not to worry though, it's all cleaned up now!!
