Need help choosing good 1st Revolver for a beginner..

[Bruceboy]

Hopefully, some of the veteran shooters can help. As the title suggests revolver beginner. I have tried a few revolvers 38 and 45 and do have a ruger wrangler in 22. Most of the shooters I know are into the polymers no idea on revolvers. So here I am. Looking for a reasonably priced good option. Most SW I researched are +500 or more. Just not sure. I was thinking about a 9mm but not sure of the moon clips. Open too all suggestions, plan on renting at the local indoor range. Just need ideas.. primary use home defense possibly carry. I just want a good revolver. Thanks in advance guys for your recommendations.... Joe

Suggest either a 4" S&W Model 19 (.357 mag.) or a 4" Ruger Security 6 (.357 mag.). Both have adjustable sights and are fine revolvers. Sounds like you will be mostly be firing .38 Special ammo which is both available and still reasonably priced. The reason I'd pick adjustable sights model is 6 months after your purchase, you will still be happy rather than wishing you had spent a few more dollars in the first place.
If budget is the main concern, pick up a S&W model 10. (.38 Spl.) Great revolvers, and lots of 4 inch available on the used market.
Good luck with your purchase,

Al

 

[AQBill]

How about a nice pair of vintage K-frames in .22lr and 38 Special? That would be a great place to start!

 

[Okie Red]

yes sir. I have a good friend shooting buddy who has shot longer than I have but not with revolvers. He wanted to scratch that itch and picked up a Colt Official Police. He was all over the target and thought he had a gun with a bad barrel. I loaded 6 rounds and put them in a 2” circle at 15 yards with half the rounds touching. I shot his old gun better than my 80’s vintage model 19 that day.

He was relieved and also disgusted that he couldn’t just shoot a revolver as good as he can shoot with his Sig 320. The next time out we shot some of my cast loads and he did better.

It takes practice.

 

[Okie Red]

About 6 months ago I was looking at GB and found several model 64-8 revolvers that were trade-ins from a security company. They were offered at under $300. I purchased one and am very satisfied with it. It had marks from being carried but doesn't appear to have been shot much. It cleaned up nicely. If you watch they do come up for sale.