Rugers can be pretty sweet imo
Nice, older Ruger revolvers are very underrated. I also believe that Beretta did make a DA revolver but I don't think it was a production item.
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Nice, older Ruger revolvers are very underrated. I also believe that Beretta did make a DA revolver but I don't think it was a production item.
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I like my Ruger's, but there are gaps in their model line. For example the SP101 is a boat anchor compared to a j frame air light, and they have nothing to compare with an 8 shot 627, and nothing even close to a 327pc. Smith doesn't have an Alaskan, Ruger doesn't have the 500.
All my revolvers are S&W or Ruger, between the two of them they fill just about every need. I know they are made well, and are backed by good company's so I have never seen a need to stray. The difference between a Ruger or Smith and something else, is usually less than a couple boxes of bullets. Ed
All my revolvers are S&W or Ruger, between the two of them they fill just about every need. I know they are made well, and are backed by good company's so I have never seen a need to stray. The difference between a Ruger or Smith and something else, is usually less than a couple boxes of bullets. Ed
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BigBill
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A colt python was my very first revolver. The ruger GF 32 speed six 1976 hi centennial in stainless with a 2 3/4" barrel was my second revolver. I still have the ruger. I picked up another security six in 357 mag in excellent condition that's really in New condition a few years back when this auto craze started when no one wanted revolvers. I got it for $199. I couldn't do the paperwork fast enough.
But back to the topic. Why no mention of the H&R Revolvers? I believe they flooded the market with so many different 22cal revolvers. These are nice entry level 22cal revolvers to start with. I don't think the quality of the H&R revolvers is questionable. I haven't fondled a high standard revolver yet. I have a few different h&r revolvers.
But back to the topic. Why no mention of the H&R Revolvers? I believe they flooded the market with so many different 22cal revolvers. These are nice entry level 22cal revolvers to start with. I don't think the quality of the H&R revolvers is questionable. I haven't fondled a high standard revolver yet. I have a few different h&r revolvers.
BigBill
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These older ruger revolvers in 357mag models in security six, police service six and speed six have really shot up price wise lately.
Ben_hutcherson
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I have my fair share of Colts. Overall, I prefer S&Ws, but there is something I like about the older DA Colts. Mine are spread over several models and frame sizes, but all have the "bare" ejector rod. I've never warmed up to the ejector rod shrouds that Colt used on their later guns, the Python included.
My only Ruger revolver was an SP101 in 327 Magnum that I owned for about two months. Although it's a bit chunky for a "compact" revolver, I loved the 327 magnum cartridge. In retrospect I'm sorry that I sold mine, although it was done to finance the purchase of my 629(which I've also enjoyed immensely). There's a very good chance I'll buy the next Ruger in 327 Magnum I find, although I hope that I can find either a GP100 or a Blackhawk in this caliber.
I have two other revolvers-a Heritage Arms in 22LR/22 Magnum and an Uberti SAA Clone in 45 Colt. The Heritage was bought as a cheap range toy and for when I take new shooters to the range, and it fulfills that role well-especially for the $200 I paid for it new.
As for the Uberti-I looked at mine(the exact one I bought) multiple times over a couple of months before I decided on it. In that time, I looked at and handled several 3rd generation Colts. Most of the Colts were 2-3x what I paid for the Uberti, and I could not determine that they were that much better. My Uberti is a fine looking gun, is very smooth, and shoots as accurately as I can shoot it. To be honest, I would have had a hard time paying $1000+ for a Colt when the $400 Uberti is as nice as it is.
One of these days, I'd like to have at least one(or probably several) first generation SAAs. Until I can afford that, the Uberti satisfies me just fine.
My only Ruger revolver was an SP101 in 327 Magnum that I owned for about two months. Although it's a bit chunky for a "compact" revolver, I loved the 327 magnum cartridge. In retrospect I'm sorry that I sold mine, although it was done to finance the purchase of my 629(which I've also enjoyed immensely). There's a very good chance I'll buy the next Ruger in 327 Magnum I find, although I hope that I can find either a GP100 or a Blackhawk in this caliber.
I have two other revolvers-a Heritage Arms in 22LR/22 Magnum and an Uberti SAA Clone in 45 Colt. The Heritage was bought as a cheap range toy and for when I take new shooters to the range, and it fulfills that role well-especially for the $200 I paid for it new.
As for the Uberti-I looked at mine(the exact one I bought) multiple times over a couple of months before I decided on it. In that time, I looked at and handled several 3rd generation Colts. Most of the Colts were 2-3x what I paid for the Uberti, and I could not determine that they were that much better. My Uberti is a fine looking gun, is very smooth, and shoots as accurately as I can shoot it. To be honest, I would have had a hard time paying $1000+ for a Colt when the $400 Uberti is as nice as it is.
One of these days, I'd like to have at least one(or probably several) first generation SAAs. Until I can afford that, the Uberti satisfies me just fine.
Thuer
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The other revolver. Hmmm. I do own about 28 smith and wesson revolvers. And a lot more other revolvers. All I can say is I DO LOVE REVOLVERS.
Any comments?
Any comments?
shouldazagged
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Thuer, does your collection include a Korth or a Manhurin?
wingnuut
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dan Wesson revolvers love them
wildenout
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While I won't buy anything but a Smith anymore, I was impressed with the Ruger I had for a short time. And since Smith doesn't make those nifty derringers I keep crushing on, I would get something from NAA.
AZretired
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What he said!
Thuer
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Shouldazagged. No I do not own any of them.
I do own a few modern revolvers. But I prefer the antique and classic ones.
I do own a few modern revolvers. But I prefer the antique and classic ones.
bmcgilvray
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I like the classic V-Spring Colts. No coiled spring Colts need apply.
Ruger revolvers leave me cold for some reason and always have.
Ruger revolvers leave me cold for some reason and always have.
Double-O-Dave
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Currently... Ruger (1-DA & 1-SA), NAA mini, Colt Lawman Mk3, Uberti (no frills) Cattleman, a cheap 22 SA for the g-kids and a few S&W's.
Thuer
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bmcgilvray That V spring lock is in use from about 1873 and called "Warnant Lock" Also called the Schmid Galand lock. It is in use by a lot of revolvers.
The two stand-out revolvers made by "others" for me have always been the SAA and the Python. Over many years of wanting an example of each, I finally obtained the representative pieces. Nice but awkward guns - not meant to fit a hand that has grown up holding an S&W. Now that I have them, I am not sure why I wanted them. 
I have 3 Ruger single actions (well, one is mine, one was stolen by my wife, and I'll be lucky to keep the other one, as my grandson has now laid claim to it!) and two Detective Specials, all others are Smiths (another caveat: my wife owns a Taurus, but ITS NOT MINE!!!). I had a stainless Security Six a buddy talked me out of, and when I went to buy it back I found out his wife had sold it to buy curtains for the house. They are no longer married.......
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I've wanted one also, but think an airlight jframe, is the better option. Not much harder to carry, and a lot more firepower. I used to pocket carry a little Beretta and found the airlight is just as easy to carry. Ed
Thuer
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If so there would not any place for it in this market and way to expensive.
Janz a German revolver builder is busy to build a Webley MK VI in .357 magnum. I have seen the start of it. I am very curious.
Janz a German revolver builder is busy to build a Webley MK VI in .357 magnum. I have seen the start of it. I am very curious.
