Do you have a Favorite Revolver?

Ruger gp100

 

My favorite revolver is a Taurus defender 38 special, also have a model 85 that is very easy to carry almost everywhere.

 

This is the Smolt a model 27-2 mated to a Python barrel by Bill Davis. The trigger single action is just unfairly smooth.

 

That's one of the nicer "Smolt" hybrids I've seen. Did BD remove the checkered rib from the S&W barrel and affix it to the Python rib? The vented rib looks pretty good on a revolver, one thing I've always liked about the Python. However, I've always felt the Model 27 S&W was the superior .357 revolver. I guess I'm prejudiced, I have an as-new M27-2.

I bought a Model 57 a few years ago, a mid-'60s model that someone had added an aftermarket vented rib to. It looked pretty good, but I generally want my S&W's in their factory original configuration, so I eventually removed the rib, once I figured out I could do it without damaging the gun's finish.
With the rib:


and without it:

 

SS Ruger Security Six 357 (6”) w/ported barrel. Truth in advertising it’s the only revolver I own.

 

S&W 357 magnum, 5” barrel, shoots smooth and true, barrel doesn’t walk

 

Probably my old 629. Pinned and recessed no dash! Looked forever for the 8 3/8" one

 

So Bill Davis figured out that S&W could be manipulated into a fast accurate trigger and the python had the best forcing cone and riflings. He also built speed sixes from Ruger using similar colt barrels. There were a lot of people using these in competition. I used to see his guns everywhere but now I never see them. Once cops started using semi autos his guns fell out of fashion.

I carried a model 57 hunting for years now I carry a Glock 20: same ballistics as the 41 magnum with 15 rounds instead of six. There are wolves where I hunt and they have figured out that a single shot is a dinner bell. So I have been warned.

 

On its best day, 10mm is equivalent to .357 Magnum, but can't approach .41 Magnum. I had a G20 from its first release in 1992 up to a couple of years ago, when I sold it and bought a 1911 chambered for 10mm. I like 10mm a lot, never really warmed up to the Glock, though. I reload for both, and a hot 200 grain 10mm will go about 1175-1200 fps, but you can get over 1400 fps in a 210 grain .41M. The SD's are almost identical, but the extra velocity of the .41M far exceeds the 10mm in energy. You do have the advantage in the 10mm by not having to reload as often, and it is more than sufficient for wolves and Yotes.

 

I’ve always liked Ruger revolvers. I have several. My first revolver oh so many years ago was a Ruger SS (security six). It’s still my favorite.

 

I should have said the loads I use are about the same. 600 foot pounds. I’m not trying to kill a grizzly like the Alaska hunters. The 41 is capable of 750 foot pounds or more of kinetic energy. 10 MM can’t play in that park. I like the additional rounds. To tell the truth i worry about the 2 legged coyotes more than anything……

I still have mine and bought my son one for his first revolver. Just a solid gun and accurate.

 

Smith & Wesson J Frame in an old school holster.

Vintage TEX Shoemaker & Sons.

 

New horse in the stable.
S&W model 340 PD, J frame, .357 magnum hand cannon !
Light as a feather and spits fire.

 

No heavy metal on this J Frame.
Lightweight scandium alloy frame for easy carry
Titanium alloy cylinder
Stainless steel barrel
Lightweight – only 11.2 ounces

 

Brothers

 

Picked up a Galco leather ammo case. Beautiful craftsmanship. Great revolver gear. Snap onto your belt, or carry in your pocket.

 

My favorite is the model 10 in the middle, if I had to pick one gun to keep that’s it.

 

686 + 2”

 

Model 19-7 K Comp

Number 81 from the original 1994 S&W Performance Center limited run

 

Ruger

$13 SP101 CRL "Sparkle" Cleaner and Stain Remover - 8 oz. Bottle

SP101...aka The Tank