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Adding a revolver to the mix

Bear103

Bear103

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So thinking about picking up a revolver to add to the mix mainly range use. Man those things have gotten pricey. What do you guys think about the Taurus Model 66 with the orange insert on the front sight? I’m also looking at a Colt King Cobra Target, Ruger GP Match and maybe a Smith. I want something with a good visible front sight. I really dig the full underlug versions.
 
I have helped more customers use the Taurus Warranty than any other manufacturer when I worked at a gun shop. And there will be a ton of guys that brag on their Taurus products online. If you get a good one, it is just that. But more people than any other brand get one from the other end of the spectrum. On the other hand, you mention the Ruger GP 100. Probably the most durable revolver on the market, but it is typically not as smooth as a Smith and Wesson and weighs a bit more. They do respond well to a little slicking up and a spring kit from your local gunsmith. I don't have much experience with the new Colt products, but the ones I have handled seem to be solid. I have not shot one unlike the others you mention. Round guns are fun guns!
 
I just shot the new Taurus 66C combat ant Revolverfest and it’s pretty slick.

You can’t go wrong with any K or L Frame size 3-4” for a range gun.
By K and L frame I mean S&W or Ruger GP 100 (GP 100 and L frame take the same speedloaders) the Colts seem to be nice and of course Taurus is one of the most underrated Wheelguns around.
 
Bear103 said:
So thinking about picking up a revolver to add to the mix mainly range use. Man those things have gotten pricey. What do you guys think about the Taurus Model 66 with the orange insert on the front sight? I’m also looking at a Colt King Cobra Target, Ruger GP Match and maybe a Smith. I want something with a good visible front sight. I really dig the full underlug versions.
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Taurus makes a fine trolling weight. You can probably find a S&W Model 66 used for a decent price.
 
The K frame Smith and Wesson, 19 or 66, are my favorites, but I shoot mostly .38 Specials and occasionally .357 Magnums. For a steady diet of .357 Magnums, I would go with the L frame, which as it happens you prefer the full lug barrel so you were probably going to head that way anyway. Same "perfect" grip size as the legendary K frame, but added strength in the forcing cone and top strap for Magnum loads.
 
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My choice for a reasonable priced revolver, Rossi RM-66, manufactured by Taurus but to Rossi’s specifications, love mine.
 
The age old around the campfire question is "If you could only have one handgun for everything, what would it be?". If hunting is on the table, I would probably go with a round butt (easier to hide) Smith and Wesson K Frame .357 Magnum. Again, I shoot mostly .38 Specials, but this can take full power .357 Magnum loads. It carries easily in an inside the waistband holster. And apart from my beloved 1911, I shoot revolvers better than semi automatics. Not a whole lot better, but enough better when we are shooting to see who buys lunch after the range session, I will pull a revolver out of my range bag if I don't have my 1911 along.

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I strongly suggest you look at used revolvers. There are plenty of them out there for less money than new.
S&W made some great guns. I have lots of 'em and love 'em. However I won't buy any made after 2000. S&W went downhill bad after that.
Never really cared for the Ruger GP-100. Feels clunky to me. But lots of people love 'em.
Now if you can find an old Ruger Security Six you'll a a true gem on your hands. Same size as a S&W K-frame, but way tougher. A steady diet of full house .357s won't hurt it at all.
Colts are a category all their own. Great guns, but pricey.
I have nothing at all against Taurus. Many years ago they had a bad reputation, but they've improved greatly over the years. Near as I can tell, these days Taurus is making good guns.

Tell us more about what you're looking for. Size, caliber, barrel length and whatever else you can think of.
 
Grayfox said:
I strongly suggest you look at used revolvers. There are plenty of them out there for less money than new.
S&W made some great guns. I have lots of 'em and love 'em. However I won't buy any made after 2000. S&W went downhill bad after that.
Never really cared for the Ruger GP-100. Feels clunky to me. But lots of people love 'em.
Now if you can find an old Ruger Security Six you'll a a true gem on your hands. Same size as a S&W K-frame, but way tougher. A steady diet of full house .357s won't hurt it at all.
Colts are a category all their own. Great guns, but pricey.
I have nothing at all against Taurus. Many years ago they had a bad reputation, but they've improved greatly over the years. Near as I can tell, these days Taurus is making good guns.

Tell us more about what you're looking for. Size, caliber, barrel length and whatever else you can think of.
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Mainly range and for state requalifications for the armed security classes / instruction.I figured buy once, cry once and buy a 357 and shoot the .38s but have the ability for 357. I hate painting a front sight and would rather it came with a nice visible front sight.
 
i recently picked up a S&W 686-6 Plus (early 2000's) with a 4" barrel for a reasonable price on Gun Broker. The average sale price on GB for that model is hovering around $625. I was torn between the Smith and the Ruger GP100, whose average sale price was also about the same, but went with the Smith. I really like it. The trigger is real nice. Personally, if i'm going to spend $600 for a revolver I'd rather buy a used Smith or Ruger than a new Taurus. But that is just me.
 
Winchester67 said:
The K frame Smith and Wesson, 19 or 66, are my favorites, but I shoot mostly .38 Specials and occasionally .357 Magnums. For a steady diet of .357 Magnums, I would go with the L frame, which as it happens you prefer the full lug barrel so you were probably going to head that way anyway. Same "perfect" grip size as the legendary K frame, but added strength in the forcing cone and top strap for Magnum loads.
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I am an L frame guy from years past. That said I will add the new K frame model 19’s and 66’s have full diameter forcing cones so they won’t be worn out (even though few really did wear out the older ones) the new ones are stronger and have a stronger lockup as they use a ball end EMT and lock on the crane not the end of the ejector rod (like Rugers)

I just shot a S&W model 19 no lock and it was sweet.
 
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