DougB
Member
I've been asked to recommend a low-cost ($200-$300) .38 or .357 revolver. I realize that this won't get you a new Smith & Wesson or Ruger, and that most Taurus models will be above or at the very top of this range. I also know that you can sometimes find used big name revolvers in this range, but I'm interested in how NEW revolvers in this price range (especially below $250) compare.
If you HAD to choose between a current production Armscor (Philippino), Rossi (Brazilian), EAA Windicator (German?), or Charter Arms (U.S.A.) revolver, which would you choose and why? Do any of these stand out as being particularly good deals, or poor choices? Are there others I'm forgetting?
I realize that, as gun enthusiasts, many will be tempted to say "save a little longer" or "buy used" to get a big name brand, but I'm wondering if $250 or so can buy a new revolver that will be reliable and reasonably accurate - cosmetics and "pride of ownership" don't carry much weight in this particular equation.
Thanks
Doug
If you HAD to choose between a current production Armscor (Philippino), Rossi (Brazilian), EAA Windicator (German?), or Charter Arms (U.S.A.) revolver, which would you choose and why? Do any of these stand out as being particularly good deals, or poor choices? Are there others I'm forgetting?
I realize that, as gun enthusiasts, many will be tempted to say "save a little longer" or "buy used" to get a big name brand, but I'm wondering if $250 or so can buy a new revolver that will be reliable and reasonably accurate - cosmetics and "pride of ownership" don't carry much weight in this particular equation.
Thanks
Doug