Lets See Your Favorite Non Smith&Wesson Revolvers
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My favorite non S&W is a Colt Shooting Master in 357 caliber with
King rib and Roper grips. The grips are large and I have trouble shooting it double action but shooting it single action with 38 special wad cutters is a dream. The gun is heavy and absorbs recoil so easy to keep on target.
King rib and Roper grips. The grips are large and I have trouble shooting it double action but shooting it single action with 38 special wad cutters is a dream. The gun is heavy and absorbs recoil so easy to keep on target.
Lets See Your Favorite Non Smith&Wesson Revolvers
That's like asking which is your favorite child........pythons, troopers, Lawman, scouts, new cobra, SAA's, old .41 Thunderer, or the old war horse 1917. I don't have a revolver that isn't a Smith or a Colt.
Oh wait I do have a lone Ruger.
That's like asking which is your favorite child........pythons, troopers, Lawman, scouts, new cobra, SAA's, old .41 Thunderer, or the old war horse 1917. I don't have a revolver that isn't a Smith or a Colt.
Oh wait I do have a lone Ruger.
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one eye joe
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THAT'S A BIT OF HANDGUN HISTORY. ASTRA AND JOVINO WERE LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TOWARD BIG BORE SNUBS.....
crsides
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One of these
Riverkilt
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Twin Colt Cobras. Can't figure how to upload from my computer to post the photo.
OLDSTER
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A great thread and many beautiful and some unique revolvers. But I'm surprised not more photos of the Ruger SP101 
jimgoldth
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I like a lot of you think there is a place for a Single Action Army. Mine I believe was one of the frames sold to Great Western when Colt had made the short term decision not to reintroduce the S A A. This Great Western Sheriff model is neat to carry and shoot. Colt rethought its position and reintroduced the Colt S A A in 1955. My Colt revolver is A Single Action Scout from the early 1970s.
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CLASSIC12
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Like many here, I like my Python (shown here with a .22 Diamondback)
And I am very fond of this Manurhin MR 73
And I am very fond of this Manurhin MR 73
My favorite non-Smith has the be the Colt Police Positive Special that was my bedside gun for 20 years. It came with these rubber grips and all the holster wear. I'd like to find some wood grips, but I looked into it a while back and since this gun is from the 50s I guess the grip sizes changed at some point. I need to research it further.
A close second is my Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. I have since gotten the compact grips for it, and even though I rarely shoot or carry it, I love it. Since Ruger has apparently opened up a custom shop, I might send this to them for conversion to a 7 shot cylinder. Maybe.
Under the file of "innovations S&W should have made" is the Taurus 445, which is a L frame cylinder in a K frame with a J frame sized grip. That means a pocketable 5 shot aluminum frame 21oz 44 SPL. This one is in my pocket all day every day, and here it is next to the S&W 637 it replaced.
Finally, the hideous monster that makes 357 MAG shoot like 38 SPL, the Chiappa Rhino. FWIW, it's like a handsome woman that photographs poorly - it's no beauty queen, but in real life it's not quite so ugly. I will almost certainly be buying a 4" or 5" as well.
A close second is my Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. I have since gotten the compact grips for it, and even though I rarely shoot or carry it, I love it. Since Ruger has apparently opened up a custom shop, I might send this to them for conversion to a 7 shot cylinder. Maybe.
Under the file of "innovations S&W should have made" is the Taurus 445, which is a L frame cylinder in a K frame with a J frame sized grip. That means a pocketable 5 shot aluminum frame 21oz 44 SPL. This one is in my pocket all day every day, and here it is next to the S&W 637 it replaced.
Finally, the hideous monster that makes 357 MAG shoot like 38 SPL, the Chiappa Rhino. FWIW, it's like a handsome woman that photographs poorly - it's no beauty queen, but in real life it's not quite so ugly. I will almost certainly be buying a 4" or 5" as well.
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garryj
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Many years ago, I owned a 6" nickle Colt Python .357, but had to sell it when I fell on hard times. I recently picked up this Monson, Mass. Dan Wesson 6" stainless 715 .357 and believe it to be just as accurate as the Python. It is by far my favorite revolver period.
Garry
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The Norseman
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My favorite Non S&W Revolvers
"Smith & Wesson handguns have always been,
and always will be my favorite Revolvers."
My favorite Non S&W Revolvers.
Special United States Fire Arms Revolvers.
44 Specials that is, circa 2005/8.
Bisley - Un fired/shot.
Flat Top - Fired, in my Shooting Range Rotation.
Of course, they are in Excellent condition and have
the Original Boxes and Paperwork. Never Holstered.
My favorite Non S&W Revolvers, USFA.
"Smith & Wesson handguns have always been,
and always will be my favorite Revolvers."
My favorite Non S&W Revolvers.
Special United States Fire Arms Revolvers.
44 Specials that is, circa 2005/8.
Bisley - Un fired/shot.
Flat Top - Fired, in my Shooting Range Rotation.
Of course, they are in Excellent condition and have
the Original Boxes and Paperwork. Never Holstered.
My favorite Non S&W Revolvers, USFA.
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My favorite non-S&W is the Colt's Agent, shown on the left below
with Craig Spegel extended boots.
I also like the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum. 2nd
from left.
I kept the vintage Charter Undercover for special purpose, but sold the
newer one.
with Craig Spegel extended boots.
I also like the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum. 2nd
from left.
I kept the vintage Charter Undercover for special purpose, but sold the
newer one.
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kobsw
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Dieseltech56
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Here are my three 10.5 Super Blackhawks. Top and middle are 357 Maximums, bottom is my newly acquired 44 mag IHMSA S410N
Dan Wesson 375 Super Mag
Dan Wesson Palmer Mass 357 Maximum
Dan Wesson 15-2
Dan Wesson 375 Super Mag
Dan Wesson Palmer Mass 357 Maximum
Dan Wesson 15-2
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Yeah, and believe it or not when I found it two years ago there were actually people around here who told me I shouldn't buy it for $350.
They said ALL Spanish guns are junk.
I read up on Astra and learned about Jovino and bought it anyway.
Glad I did.
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ky wonder
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my favorite is this 1954 colt model 357
BRush
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My 3" 44 Mag.
My "favorite" is a 3.75" barreled Ruger SBH in .44 mag. I just love shooting this gun. Next favorite is my DW 15-2 .357 mag that I purchased new in 1978. Last is my 7.5" Ruger SRH in .44 mag. Actually, these are the only non-S&W revolvers that I have.
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indigo22
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Not sure if I've posted this photo before here.... Still my favorite.
Ruger Service Six .357 2 3/4 in. barrel
Ruger Service Six .357 2 3/4 in. barrel
F75gunslinger
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The only non S&W revolver I have, so I guess it has to be my favorite....
Italian Ordnance revolver, .44 caliber, made in 1915.
The red arrow points to a thumb screw which allows the side plate to come off, which becomes a tool to remove the mainspring, which allows the internal parts to be removed and thoroughly cleaned without the need for tools.
I like the folding trigger!
I reload for it using home cast bullets, shortened .44 Russian brass, and Trail Boss powder.
The red arrow points to a thumb screw which allows the side plate to come off, which becomes a tool to remove the mainspring, which allows the internal parts to be removed and thoroughly cleaned without the need for tools.
I like the folding trigger!
I reload for it using home cast bullets, shortened .44 Russian brass, and Trail Boss powder.
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I haven't got many revolvers left that aren't S&W. I
guess my favorite non S&W is a 3screw Ruger SBH that I've had since 1960s, got new. Other than that I
have two old Ruger Single-6s and a Colt New Service
.455
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guess my favorite non S&W is a 3screw Ruger SBH that I've had since 1960s, got new. Other than that I
have two old Ruger Single-6s and a Colt New Service
.455
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44 SBH 5.5"
