Would you buy a revolver not made by Smith and Wesson?

[Will Carry]

Besides Ruger I mean. Like Charter Arms, Rossi or Taurus?
I want a new revolver so bad I can hardly stand it but after my experiance with one of the above, I just cannot make myself buy one. I have 3 Ruger revolvers and one model 36. I need more wheel guns but I just can't spend $1000 for a model 27 (my dream gun).

 

[Fishslayer]

Already done. My first wheelgun was a Taurus 669 of '82 vintage. I was well aware of the spotty QA rep when I bought it. It seemed sound, finish was OK, and the price was $300 OTD. I also figured that any "issues" would have already been dealt with in it's 30 year lifetime.

So far I've been very happy with it. Is it as good as a Smith? No. But it always goes bang, it's very accurate & so far I haven't found any Smiths for $300 OTD.

EDIT: OOPS! How could I forget the li'l Dan Wesson? This one's a '79 flavor 15-2. This little revolver is SWEET! IMO a great bang for the buck. Usually find these for around $300-ish.

 

[Snowbandit]

Might buy a Korth if the right deal was offered. Other than that I'll stick to Smith's.

 

[novalty]

Would consider a Ruger or Dan Wesson. Right now on my short-list is a S&W 66 w/4" barrel.

 

[rocketdog]

Go buy a Colt Detective Special or Cobra. No problemo.

 

[Raider]

If I couldn't have a Smith, I would buy a Colt Trooper or old style Detective Special. I would consider an older (1980's or earlier) Rossi or Taurus if the price was cheap. But ... there are plenty of old pre-lock Smiths around and for very good prices if you look around. There is no reason not to have a quality S&W if you really want one.

Charlie

 

[Engine 21]

My priority is 1. S&W 2.Colt 3. Dan Wesson 4. Ruger.I don't care much for anything else. Just say'in.

 

[BaldEagle1313]

but I just can't spend $1000 for a model 27 (my dream gun).

Get a Model 28. Same gun without the shiny finish and topstrap detail, and you'll spend half that. Or less.

I've only owned one revolver that wasn't S&W; a Ruger SP101 DAO. It served its purpose, but... it wasn't a Smith. Can't speak to Rossi or Charter. Never even shot one.

 

[Bullzaye]

Dan Wesson. There are still good deals out there.

Tim

 

[Smith357]

I would not mind owning a few Colts I had a detective special for a while and it was a pretty good revolver even if the cylinder release is backwards. Taurus, Charter Arms, Rossi, a big no, I have fired a few of them and they were just plain sub par in fit and finish and accuracy. The only Rugers that I really want are the Old Army and a Bearcat.

 

[mkk41]

I have S&W , Colt , Ruger , Cimarron/Uberti and Herters/J.P.Sauer revolvers. I have owned a Dan Wesson.

 

[snake charmer]

Yes, I have a bunch of S&W guns but my first love is Colt. I will only buy Colts for the rest of my life.

 

[Onomea]

Sure. I have Colts in addition to S&Ws. I bet you could find a used Model 10 for about $300. Excellent revolvers, Model 10s.

For what it's worth, of a coupla dozen plus handguns, I only bought two new, a Python and a Wilson Combat.

 

[feralmerril]

First, are we talking about double actions and not single actions? Are we talking about new, used or both?
I can go S&W, Colt or Ruger. I am a little leary of the others, but that strickly comes from reading others opinions.
I think anyone can still find used colts, smiths or rugers to fill the need without haveing to go with the grade B guns.
One big thing a lot of people dont take into account on buying those grade Bs, is the fact that on resale you still will lose big time, compareing the resale to a used but nice revolver of the big three.
I feel overall, you will come out better when it`s all said and done buying a used quality gun than a new christmas tree rossi or taurus, and you will have a quality gun while you own it.

 

[smith revolver cop]

I have a Rossi .22 revolver... actually quite a nice little gun! Oh, also an old Charter Arms Bulldog.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Rossi 720. Must find.

 

[deralte]

My wife picked the Rossi Model 352 in SS as her carry gun. It has worked flawlessly and she especially likes the grips. Its a .38 Special and cost less than $400.

 

[NKJ nut]

S&W, Colt and Ruger. I own several of each.
Rossi, CA and Taurus. No way.

 

[perrazi]

wouldn't buy any that you mentioned,but have bought several colts during the last year or so. try a nice officers match. python like action for less than half the price. you can even get one in 22lr.

 

[palmetto99]

Picked up a Rossi .22lr last year. Same frame size as a J. It's a pretty solid. Very good shooter too.