I finally own a revolver and it is glorious!

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I've loved guns my whole life. I had pellet rifles and air pistols growing up. I always had hunting rifles and plenty of shotgun sports. Pistols were out of reach for many years because I lived in the horrible state of NY. When I was older and had extra pocket money, I obtained my NY pistol permit. Not an easy task. My first pistol was an M&P 9mm full size, quickly joined by my second pistol, Ruger Mark IV Hunter. I quickly discovered pistol shooting was much harder than rifle. My pistol experience was happening during the great shortage(no .22 cal rounds anywhere, and reloading supplies out of stock). This was about 7 years ago. I finally managed to ESCAPE FROM NY, and now reside in the awesome state of SC. The move south put my shooting and reloading hobby on hold.
I finally have the time to get back to pistol shooting. To coax me back to the range, I treated myself to a new pistol. Ruger Blackhawk Flat top convertible .357/9mm with 5.5"barrel.
Shooting this gun yesterday for the first time left me with a very wide grin.
REVOLVERS! Awesome! Much more accurate. Fun to load.(I feel like Wyatt Earp) Civilized-no more scrambling around on the range floor for spent brass. I am now a revolver junkie. Next pistol will be the new Colt Python, when I can get one at a retail price, and a Ruger single ten. Now I need to setup my Dillon Press and get the ammo factory back up and running.
 
PWGUNNY said:
REVOLVERS! Awesome! Much more accurate.
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Revolvers "Awesome" - yes.
Revolvers "Much more accurate" - not necessarily.:D
And I'm a revolver fan, carry one whenever I leave the house, killed a lot of game with another and tipped over a lot of steel targets with yet another. But "more accurate?" "More accurate" than what?
 
I have that exact same gun, and it may be the very last one I would ever part with. It's not my favorite, exactly, but man it does a lot of things right. Accurate with all three types of ammo, robust build (of course), balances nicely, and it just looks lovely. I feel that 5.5" barrel puts a bit more stank on the bullet even compared to a 4". Not to mention you can get creative with your 9mm as you don't have to worry about it cycling a slide...although, I guess one should make sure to watch out for kabooms and sqibs, but you already know that:)

My next wheel gun will also most likely be another .357. I'm setting my sights a bit lower with a 686, but i certainly wouldn't turn down a python if i found one at an unbeatable price.

Congrats!
 
PWGUNNY said:
I've loved guns my whole life. I had pellet rifles and air pistols growing up. I always had hunting rifles and plenty of shotgun sports. Pistols were out of reach for many years because I lived in the horrible state of NY. When I was older and had extra pocket money, I obtained my NY pistol permit. Not an easy task. My first pistol was an M&P 9mm full size, quickly joined by my second pistol, Ruger Mark IV Hunter. I quickly discovered pistol shooting was much harder than rifle. My pistol experience was happening during the great shortage(no .22 cal rounds anywhere, and reloading supplies out of stock). This was about 7 years ago. I finally managed to ESCAPE FROM NY, and now reside in the awesome state of SC. The move south put my shooting and reloading hobby on hold.
I finally have the time to get back to pistol shooting. To coax me back to the range, I treated myself to a new pistol. Ruger Blackhawk Flat top convertible .357/9mm with 5.5"barrel.
Shooting this gun yesterday for the first time left me with a very wide grin.
REVOLVERS! Awesome! Much more accurate. Fun to load.(I feel like Wyatt Earp) Civilized-no more scrambling around on the range floor for spent brass. I am now a revolver junkie. Next pistol will be the new Colt Python, when I can get one at a retail price, and a Ruger single ten. Now I need to setup my Dillon Press and get the ammo factory back up and running.
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You must post some pictures of your new acquisitions when you get them and even better yet a range review if not too much trouble. Afterall, otherwise us poor souls who want to drool over your purchases can't see the object of their fancies in a text post.
 
Whiterook808 said:
It's nice to see revolvers making a comeback. Someday try s 45LC or a .44.
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Every lgs I've been in over the last ten years had at least 10x as many autos for sale than revolvers save for one store. It can be tough being a revolver guy its kinda like finding a good left handed guitar. I usually wear a Glock shirt just to CYA and not stick out or upset other gun owners, lol.
 
PWGUNNY said:
I am now a revolver junkie.
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Greetings, and welcome to the dark web of the firearms world.

Not to douse your enthusiasm but if you were a serious junkie you'd be telling me about your favorite semi wadcutter molds and your pet loads. Also might wanna bathe a bit more frequently now revolver guys get crusty pretty quick so you may notice some changes as your addiction deepens. Word to the wise, the "G" word spoken around hard core junkies can be construed as a curse word or insult. Socialize with caution until youve got thick enough crust to handle it. Stay thirsty, friend.
 
I had a friend tell me I should get my revolver cylinder cut to use clips... NUTS!... I love the feel of feeding each round into the cylinder one at a time! I find it very therapeutic and one of the things I like about a revolver... v.s. shoving a magazine into a semi auto.
 
You picked a winner to get started with revolvers. That convertable Blackhawk is accurate, comfortable and VERY versatile. And as you noted, no need to chase brass all over the ground. (At my age and size the ground gets farther away all the time.) And wait until you start handloading for it. If it's like mine it will love 38 special wadcutters.

For your next revolver, the Ruger Single-Ten is great. I like the balance better than the Single-Six.

I like all revolvers but single actions are closest to my heart. Channeling Wyatt Earp can be fun.

Jeff
 
I think you will have a great time reloading. I'm new to reloading but love reloading 38&357. So many options it never gets boring. We shoot alot of 9mm which gets boring to reload.
Congrats on the new addition, or should I say addiction?
 
.308 Norma said:
Revolvers "Awesome" - yes.
Revolvers "Much more accurate" - not necessarily.:D
And I'm a revolver fan, carry one whenever I leave the house, killed a lot of game with another and tipped over a lot of steel targets with yet another. But "more accurate?" "More accurate" than what?
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The longer barrel allows me to be more accurate with my revolver than my M&P semi. Your experience may vary.
 
You picked a nice “first” revolver. :D

I say “first” because you’re gonna get hooked. Those things do multiply. Soon you’ll be perusing the LGS for a Smith & Wesson or another Ruger. You may decide to get a .45 or another .357 or maybe a .22.

Maybe you might decide to look into Cowboy Action Shooting and then you’ll really be in for some fun. :cool:

Welcome to the wonderful world of revolvers. :thumbup:
 
Now expand the fun, get a real six shooter. A good old American old west revolver, made in Italy of course. I’m talking smoke and fire here, an 1860 Colt Army or a Remington NMA, 44 caliber, black powder and percussion caps. And amazing accuracy, And mailable right to you mailbox.
 
.308 Norma said:
Revolvers "Much more accurate" - not necessarily.:D
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Agreed. And my revolvers are of the hunting/accurate variety. 460xvr, PC 44mag, redhawks/blackhawks.....they shoot better cartridges for distance but mechanically they arent more accurate with a revolving cylinder and a hand that wears and changes timing over the years. Not in my experience at least. And I'm a revolver fan too. I carry a 329pd most of the time I'm outdoors. I take moods where that's all I shoot. BUT I'd put a good sig 226 or similar 9mm up against the 9mm revolvers but I dont own a 9mm revolver. My 220 or Delta will shoot at least as well as my 610 in 10mm though. My 22 revolvers wont shoot with my target 22 semi autos by a longshot either.

Either way though, revolvers are a class of guns many disregarded. I personally think it's their loss. SC is a good place to gun shop. NC (where I live) as well. Check out hyatt if you are near Charlotte. It's a good place to price check online too since they list actual store inventory and price rather than distributor inventory and MSRP
 
PWGUNNY said:
I've loved guns my whole life. I had pellet rifles and air pistols growing up. I always had hunting rifles and plenty of shotgun sports. Pistols were out of reach for many years because I lived in the horrible state of NY. When I was older and had extra pocket money, I obtained my NY pistol permit. Not an easy task. My first pistol was an M&P 9mm full size, quickly joined by my second pistol, Ruger Mark IV Hunter. I quickly discovered pistol shooting was much harder than rifle. My pistol experience was happening during the great shortage(no .22 cal rounds anywhere, and reloading supplies out of stock). This was about 7 years ago. I finally managed to ESCAPE FROM NY, and now reside in the awesome state of SC. The move south put my shooting and reloading hobby on hold.
I finally have the time to get back to pistol shooting. To coax me back to the range, I treated myself to a new pistol. Ruger Blackhawk Flat top convertible .357/9mm with 5.5"barrel.
Shooting this gun yesterday for the first time left me with a very wide grin.
REVOLVERS! Awesome! Much more accurate. Fun to load.(I feel like Wyatt Earp) Civilized-no more scrambling around on the range floor for spent brass. I am now a revolver junkie. Next pistol will be the new Colt Python, when I can get one at a retail price, and a Ruger single ten. Now I need to setup my Dillon Press and get the ammo factory back up and running.
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