357 Double Action

[ExAgoradzo]

A year ago I moved to SW Idaho.
Love it!
I had been wanting a DA 357 (I have owned a Blackhawk for years… along with a Marlin 1894).

Moving is expensive.

What I got I think is perfect for the fishing hole purpose I had in mind; I’d still like to get a 4-5” Smith for example too…one step at a time.
But here’s my new rig. I’ll get some hard cast heavy bullets for it soon (I don’t plan on shooting those until I need to, at that point recoil won’t matter).

Used Ruger SP101
New GunfighterInc chest holster

I’ll put the link to my original discussion below.

Greg

 

[ExAgoradzo]

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/357-double-action.885561/

 

[Mike in Western Oregon]

Hey ExAgoradzo! Nice looking setup you have going there! The sp101 is a terrific tough and brawny partner on your Idaho adventures. Have fun with your new to you blaster

 

[Peakbagger46]

Nice choice! I’ve carried mine loaded with Buffalo Bore 180g hardcast for many a mile in bear county. I recently got a 3” King Cobra (20 percent higher capacity and same weight) but the Ruger isn’t going anywhere!

 

[ECVMatt]

That is a great choice; you can't go wrong with an SP101. Enjoy the gun, scenery and fishing!

 

[Pat Riot]

Congrats on your new companion.
I like that chest rig. I didn’t know about that maker. I will have to check those out.

 

[LaneP]

Nice set up and rig. I have the same Kenai chest rig for my SRH .454. I haven't given it a good wringing out but will be curious how it holds up over time. I can tell you that's a very comfortable way to pack a six gun out in the woods. Mine is a little too tight on retention at the moment and will need to be tweaked a little. As it is now, I could do multiple hand springs across a football field and that thing is not going to let go.

 

[Pat Riot]

As it is now, I could do multiple hand springs across a football field and that thing is not going to let go.

Can we see a video of that?

 

[Riomouse911]

Can we see a video of that?

Beat me to it .

Stay safe.

 

[ExAgoradzo]

I don’t own a SRH yet, but if I ever wanted to shoot a 454 again, that would be the one!

A friend has a SW 460 X Frame. I’m a little intimidated.

Greg

 

[AzShooter1]

Great looking rig. You did well.

The SP 101 will last you forever so enjoy it.

 

[ms6852]

You have a great rig set up. I carry a 686 and have several revolvers I shoot with. When I began to carry my 686 I also bought the S&W 617. This has been a great tool to practice shooting double action, I'll shoot a couple hundred rounds of 22's all in double action until my hand gets tired. The 617 has a heavy trigger pull and I don't consider it as con as this builds up my muscles on my trigger hand and when I finish resting I switch to my 686 and shoot 2 or 3 cylinders and the action on this feels like butter after shooting 200 rounds with the 617.

I have greatly improved my accuracy with my .357 just shooting it in double action.

 

[Y-T71]

I'm now here only for the handsprings (although that is a very nice piece of gear)

I'll be here for another week or so if you should decide to indulge us.

Seriously though, nice rig