Best combat revolver?

[Walking Dead]

Obviously the Beretta 92, Glock 17 and the Sig 226 are famous for being combat pistols. What would be the best choice for a revolver? Taking into consideration things like accuracy, caliber, weight, barrel length, capacity and of course reliability.

 

[bigtubby]

S&W 3" model 65 or model 13

 

[wlewisiii]

^^^^ This.

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I'll go with the Dan Wesson 357.
Choose your barrel length, your load, and your holster. Then, sally forth.

 

[jeepnik]

S&W L frame .357 (pick the model of your preference). The extra beef is just what the Smiths needed to be robust enough for heavy use of .357 cartridges. The K frame .357's carry easier, but do take a beating from constant use of "full power" loads.

On the other hand, if a cool factor is also desired, the Colt Python gets the nod. Not as robust, and I don't really like the pull as opposed to push motion to unlatch the cylinder, but you will look good using it.

 

[56hawk]

 

[bikemutt]

If by combat you mean shots have to count, I'd say a Smith model 15 Combat Masterpiece. Since revolvers do fail, from time to time, I'd have a Dan Wesson model 15 .357 for backup

 

[Fishslayer]

Prelock 4" S&W 625 in .45ACP. Plenty of power and fast reloads.

 

[Onward Allusion]

S&W 327 TRR8. The capacity of a 1911 in 357 Mag.

 

[David E]

If combat means in the field fighting, or an extremely durable fighting handgun, then adjustable sights are out, as are replaceable/removable barrels requiring special tools.

Barring being a General, it must be chambered in a military cartridge.

A strong case can be made for a 4" heavy barreled (or skinny) Model 10, except that the military load is a 130 grain FMJ

I suggest the S&W Model 22 in .45 acp, preferably a 4". It has it all.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

IMO any 3" or 4" S&W K frame revolver will be best. Of course everyone will have their preference on fixed or adjustable sights or Blue Carbon Steel or Stainless.

The S&W M65 or M13 (The M&P Magnum)
The S&W M66 or M19 (The .357 Combat Magnum)

If you were asking about .38 Specials it would be:
The S&W M64 or M10 (The M&P)
The S&W M67 or M15 (The Combat Masterpiece)

 

[Husker1911]

1917 Smith and Wesson in .45acp. Full moon clips, please.

 

[sidheshooter]

S&W 3" model 65 or model 13

^^^I'm also going with this...

 

[barnbwt]

S&W 327 TRR8. The capacity of a 1911 in 357 Mag.

Awwww, yeaaah!

It's got the powers of a Coonan in a much more reliable package

The only thing the 8-shot Scandium six-shooter isn't good for is pistol-whipping (well, unless you mount some pointy/heavy junk on the rails )

Seeing as I intend to carry it as a backpacking CCW, I thoroughly believe in the Evil Black Revolver's potential (wouldn't be my first choice for intentional combat, that's what rifles are for, but it would make a fine backup with some fast sights).

TCB

 

[earplug]

Moon clipped L frame in 9 MM

Make it a 7 shot 9 MM with a Mountain type barrel, No lug, Round butt, Hogue type stocks. Cylinder and Slide type fixed sights.

 

[HDCamel]

Honestly, if I HAD to carry a revolver into combat, it'd probably be a 4" Ruger GP100.
It's accurate enough, not too heavy, I like how they balance, and it's built like a tank.

 

[Taroman]

Distinguished Service Magnum

S&W 681 Distinguished Service Magnum.
Everything you need and nothing you don't:

 

[velojym]

I'd second the DW, provided it's dialed in right. The previous owner of my 15-2 had the barrel/cylinder clearance set way too tight, causing it to bind up... I got a great deal for it... once I reset the gap to its factory clearance, it pops right along without a care in the world.
Now, I'd feel comfortable carrying it in self defense. With the 6" barrel, and the famous accuracy of these pistols, the only real potential reason for me to miss would rest firmly in my own hands.
Well... I would like to pick up a shorter barrel so I can carry it more often.

 

[Bikewer]

For the first 15 years of my police career I carried a 4" S&W model 19, the K-frame .357.
Compact enough for constant carry, powerful enough for the job at hand, and plenty accurate. Mine wore the "Jordan Trooper" stocks which made for superb DA shooting.

 

[jimbo555]

I like the ruger police service six 4inch 357,good balance of size,weight and durability.Also the ability to take it apart yourself easily is unique!

 

[fatcat4620]

I dont think glock has made a revolver yet For real the Manurhin MR 73 is probably the best combat revolver ever made.

 

[bikerdoc]

I like the ruger police service six 4inch 357,good balance of size,weight and durability.

I carried one as my duty gun until we went to wundernines. Still have it. still carry it.

 

[PabloJ]

S&W 327 TRR8. The capacity of a 1911 in 357 Mag.

Bingo.
Right along that in smaller package is perfection called Model 386P.
If one is into older stuff then six-shot Model 12 RB should be at top of the heap.

 

[Orion8472]

If "combat" is the key word, . . . then I would think that you would have to go with one having the largest capacity, . . . so one of the few 8 round .357mag revolvers with at least a 4" barrel.

 

[MedWheeler]

Bikerdoc responds to this:

I like the ruger police service six 4inch 357,good balance of size,weight and durability.

..with this:

I carried one as my duty gun until we went to wundernines. Still have it. still carry it.

My late father carried one during a stint as a deputy sheriff many years back. It's mine now, and I like it a lot as a good fighting revolver.