Feanaro
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I've about decided that I want, nay, NEED a .357 revolver. And I want one with class. No plasticy grips, soul-dead stainless steel, or full underlugs. To be specific, I am looking at the S&W 19, 27, and 28 models. To the questions(please forgive me if these have been asked before, I did a few searches already).
What is all this dash two stuff? Like 27-2 or 19-3? I assume this indicates changes in the design. If so, what are the changes in the 19, 27, and 28 lines?
How much of a recoil difference is there between to the K and N frames? Significant?
Do you think a four inch barrel balances better than a six? I'd like to compare myself but until then I'd like to hear what others think. I'm not really interested in the ballistic differences, I'm not going to be hunting deer or the like.
Suppose, for a moment, that I wanted to CC this revolver in the winter.(I don't right now, not old enough for the license) Would it print badly or be uncomfortable in a good vertical shoulder holster(under a large leather jacket)? I know there are a lot of variables but I'd still like to hear some opinions. I might mention that I am large of shoulder. Would a six incher be more uncomfortable/harder to conceal or would it be about the same?
What stocks do you find to be the most ergonomic? I like the looks of the target grips but I wonder how well they fit. Again, I know it's rather subjective.
Will shooting nothing but 158 grain Magnum loads significantly reduce the life of either the N frame or K frame revolvers? I've already heard of the negative effects of hot 125 grain loads.
Is there any reason to get a K-frame from a strict target shooting perspective?
How well does the nickel plating on these revolvers hold up? I've heard that when nickel "goes" it goes really badly. I've also heard that this only applies to really old guns. Between bluing and nickel, which would you choose?
All other things being equal is there any reason to get a 27 over a 28? I know the finish is a matte and the checkering on the top of the frame is different. Anything else?
What is all this dash two stuff? Like 27-2 or 19-3? I assume this indicates changes in the design. If so, what are the changes in the 19, 27, and 28 lines?
How much of a recoil difference is there between to the K and N frames? Significant?
Do you think a four inch barrel balances better than a six? I'd like to compare myself but until then I'd like to hear what others think. I'm not really interested in the ballistic differences, I'm not going to be hunting deer or the like.
Suppose, for a moment, that I wanted to CC this revolver in the winter.(I don't right now, not old enough for the license) Would it print badly or be uncomfortable in a good vertical shoulder holster(under a large leather jacket)? I know there are a lot of variables but I'd still like to hear some opinions. I might mention that I am large of shoulder. Would a six incher be more uncomfortable/harder to conceal or would it be about the same?
What stocks do you find to be the most ergonomic? I like the looks of the target grips but I wonder how well they fit. Again, I know it's rather subjective.
Will shooting nothing but 158 grain Magnum loads significantly reduce the life of either the N frame or K frame revolvers? I've already heard of the negative effects of hot 125 grain loads.
Is there any reason to get a K-frame from a strict target shooting perspective?
How well does the nickel plating on these revolvers hold up? I've heard that when nickel "goes" it goes really badly. I've also heard that this only applies to really old guns. Between bluing and nickel, which would you choose?
All other things being equal is there any reason to get a 27 over a 28? I know the finish is a matte and the checkering on the top of the frame is different. Anything else?