Lets See Your Favorite Non Smith&Wesson Revolvers

[CLASSIC12]

Like many here, I like my Python (shown here with a .22 Diamondback)

And I am very fond of this Manurhin MR 73

 

[sheepdawg]

The one I carry.

 

[dr. mordo]

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.

 

[Hamster65]

This is the one I have. Dirt cheap and tons of fun to shoot.

 

[garryj]

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

 

[The Norseman]

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.

 

[crazyphil]

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.

 

[kobsw]

This is the only non S&W revolver I own. It was purchased new in 1972 by my Father. This and a Colt Woodsman Match Target are what got me interested in the shooting sports. Still have and shoot both.

824tsv, that gun is really nice, it's on my top 2 list.

Regards,

Kobsw

 

[Dieseltech56]

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

 

[BC38]

THAT'S A BIT OF HANDGUN HISTORY. ASTRA AND JOVINO WERE LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TOWARD BIG BORE SNUBS.....

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.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Ruger LCR and NAA, both in .22 WMR. The LCR has a CT LaserGrip . . .

 

[ky wonder]

my favorite is this 1954 colt model 357

 

[BRush]

My 3" 44 Mag.

 

[kscharlie]

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.

 

[indigo22]

Not sure if I've posted this photo before here.... Still my favorite.

Ruger Service Six .357 2 3/4 in. barrel

 

[F75gunslinger]

The only non S&W revolver I have, so I guess it has to be my favorite....

 

[Warren Sear]

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.

 

[Drm50]

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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[derek45auto]

44 SBH 5.5"

 

[MCorps0311]

A couple of mine