Should I get a .357?
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Nightcrawler
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It would mean buying a thrid type of pistol ammunition, though I'm getting over my desire to have many guns in few cartridges (not as much fun, you know).
As I said, I also like big bores, though bore diameter matters less than mass/velocity, and I think 158grns @ 1300+ FPS will do quite nicely. I'll pass on the 125 grain stuff, I think, I like heavier bullets.
Probably use .38 +P for home defense...my house has thin walls.
That said, though I really like the .45 Colt round, the .357 would allow me to practice with my revovlers more, as frankly, .45 Colt is EXPENSIVE to shoot, and most of the cheap stuff you can get is really anemic, which doesn't prepare you for shooting with the more powerful self-defense stuff.
Durn it. You're all going to make me end up getting TWO Vaqueros, you know. I already want one in .45 Colt. Watch me go and get one in .357, too.
Geez. This is an expensive hobby.
As I said, I also like big bores, though bore diameter matters less than mass/velocity, and I think 158grns @ 1300+ FPS will do quite nicely. I'll pass on the 125 grain stuff, I think, I like heavier bullets.
Probably use .38 +P for home defense...my house has thin walls.
That said, though I really like the .45 Colt round, the .357 would allow me to practice with my revovlers more, as frankly, .45 Colt is EXPENSIVE to shoot, and most of the cheap stuff you can get is really anemic, which doesn't prepare you for shooting with the more powerful self-defense stuff.
Durn it. You're all going to make me end up getting TWO Vaqueros, you know. I already want one in .45 Colt. Watch me go and get one in .357, too.
Geez. This is an expensive hobby.
Nightcrawler
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Nope! Found the 25-5 instead.
I still am. It's just not on the top of the list, is all. Since, in the handguns department, I need a Sig 245, a Taurus 450, a Ruger Vaquero .45, and NOW apparently I need a Ruger Vaquero .357 and either a 686 or a GP100....
Woodchuck
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You can't beat the Ruger GP100 or the Smith & Wesson 686. Both are made with 4 and 6 inch barrels. Both are tough as nails and will hold their value. I have a 6" 686 6shot I've had for 12 years it is a fine piece. I have it scoped and use it for deer Hunting. One advantage certainly is the cost of practicing. you can shoot .38 spcls. for about $6 a box. About the only thing you'll find cheaper is 9 mm and .22l.r.'s.
Poohgyrr
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Ahhhh, after reading some more,
I, being a Smith fan, would offer this combo of four .357's:
a 640-1, the two inch J frames are truly a must have;
a 3" 13/65/19/66, your choice of blue or stainless, with full length ejector rods, the K frames are excellent and proven;
a 4" 686, put wooden Hogue grips on it and discover happiness;
a 3.5" blued N frame has a special, unforgettable, just right feel to it that is timeless, comforting, and always draws you back to it.
If I could only have 7 or 8 handguns, that would be four of them.
The rest would be Hi Powers.
(Of course, it would be nice if I could just have these to start)
I, being a Smith fan, would offer this combo of four .357's:
a 640-1, the two inch J frames are truly a must have;
a 3" 13/65/19/66, your choice of blue or stainless, with full length ejector rods, the K frames are excellent and proven;
a 4" 686, put wooden Hogue grips on it and discover happiness;
a 3.5" blued N frame has a special, unforgettable, just right feel to it that is timeless, comforting, and always draws you back to it.
If I could only have 7 or 8 handguns, that would be four of them.
The rest would be Hi Powers.
(Of course, it would be nice if I could just have these to start)
Dave Markowitz
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That's a rhetorical question, right?
Seriously, get a .357. You can shoot everything from .38 wadcutters to heavy .357 hunting loads in it, and everything in between.
Ruger .357s -- DAs and SAs -- are built like tanks. The actions slick up with use and dry firing. I am partial to older Smith & Wessons, though. The smoothest DA I've handled was an old Model 19 that had at least 15000 rounds through it, and had been sent back to Smith & Wesson a couple times for rebuilds.
My HD gun is a Smith & Wesson Model 28 loaded with .38 Special FBI loads. I'm comfortable with the power they put at my disposal, they have less blast than .357s, and are really controllable out of that N-Frame.
Seriously, get a .357. You can shoot everything from .38 wadcutters to heavy .357 hunting loads in it, and everything in between.
Ruger .357s -- DAs and SAs -- are built like tanks. The actions slick up with use and dry firing. I am partial to older Smith & Wessons, though. The smoothest DA I've handled was an old Model 19 that had at least 15000 rounds through it, and had been sent back to Smith & Wesson a couple times for rebuilds.
My HD gun is a Smith & Wesson Model 28 loaded with .38 Special FBI loads. I'm comfortable with the power they put at my disposal, they have less blast than .357s, and are really controllable out of that N-Frame.
44Caliber
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Every gunowner should have a 357. I have owned several different models but favor the S&W 686 in 4 or 6 in barrel or Perf Center models. Handles fullhouse loads like 22's.
Once you get the 357 I suggest you get into the best of all calibers ie. 44 magnum. I recently purchased the S&W Perf Center 44 magnun Comp Hunter 7.5 in barrel with Leupold 1.5 scope. Tis an absolute blast!!
44 Caliber
Every gunowner should have a 357. I have owned several different models but favor the S&W 686 in 4 or 6 in barrel or Perf Center models. Handles fullhouse loads like 22's.
Once you get the 357 I suggest you get into the best of all calibers ie. 44 magnum. I recently purchased the S&W Perf Center 44 magnun Comp Hunter 7.5 in barrel with Leupold 1.5 scope. Tis an absolute blast!!
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