Practical .357Mag Revolver - The Firearms Forum

Cheimison · 10-25-2004, 02:35 AM

I was thinking of getting a practical open carry/kitchen defense .357 Magnum. Here are my primary wants:
Size: Medium - No hand cannons or snubs. I think around 4" barrel is 'normal' for a revolver.
Weight: Sturdy. A bit on the heavy side, even. I want it medium sized, but built for taking hot loads (I'm a man who loves his hot ammo)
Finish: Moisture resistent, corrosion resistant
Capacity: 5 or 6.

Any recommendations?

punchie · 10-25-2004, 04:28 AM

L-frame S&W like the 586/686 or the Ruger GP100. 686 is avail in a 7 shot and the Ruger is just about indestructible but isn't as smooth as the L-frames.

denfoote · 10-25-2004, 04:48 AM

Go to a gunshow.
Find an N-Frame Smith M28.
Buy it.
The old Smiths will suite your needs still today!!
I found mine for $300!!

satellite66 · 10-25-2004, 07:11 AM

I have had a Ruger Security Six and it is a fantastic revolver. Very solid.

Marlin · 10-25-2004, 07:48 AM

I would opt for a Smith 686. It is a smooth handling .357.

358 winchester · 10-25-2004, 09:51 AM

686 / GP100 / Mod.19 S&W / MOD.28 S&W / Colt / Taurus

There are lots to choose from I like the ones I have because they fit me
mod 19 S&W 4 inch / GP100 6inch and a 2 inch 5 shot mod.605 Taurus

get one that fits you and you will be happy with the 357mag

my favorite caliber in a wheel gun.

Ron

Tony Mig · 10-25-2004, 09:07 PM

4" S&W 686....

I have one, and it's the perfect .357 magnum.

(I also have one in 6" but that might be a little too much barrel for what you're looking for)

josh · 10-27-2004, 06:38 PM

here is another vote for a security six. Excellent revolver.
I have been eyeballing the comanche line at sog. 6 inch barrel and stainless for under 200. The only one i have seen up close and personal was a 22 version. Appeared to be a copy of a colt.

Hydra Shok · 10-27-2004, 08:45 PM

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I was thinking of getting a practical open carry/kitchen defense

Kitchen defense?? What kinda kitchens you hangin out in?

Neil · 10-27-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydra Shok

Kitchen defense?? What kinda kitchens you hangin out in?

almost flopped outa my chair.........smarty pants

Colonel Plink · 12-11-2004, 06:27 PM

Kitchen Defense? Hmmm. My wife's tuna casserole has offended me. But not so much I've wanted to take a shot at it.
I'd better stop before you get the idea that I'm casting aspersions on your mate's cookin'.

Eastwood · 01-10-2005, 07:37 PM

686 is the way to go nice shooting gun undefinedundefined

Marlin · 01-10-2005, 08:16 PM

I would also agree that the 686 would be the best choice.

10-25-2004, 02:35 AM	#1
Cheimison Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 58	Practical .357Mag Revolver I was thinking of getting a practical open carry/kitchen defense .357 Magnum. Here are my primary wants: Size: Medium - No hand cannons or snubs. I think around 4" barrel is 'normal' for a revolver. Weight: Sturdy. A bit on the heavy side, even. I want it medium sized, but built for taking hot loads (I'm a man who loves his hot ammo) Finish: Moisture resistent, corrosion resistant Capacity: 5 or 6. Any recommendations? -->

10-25-2004, 04:28 AM	#2
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver L-frame S&W like the 586/686 or the Ruger GP100. 686 is avail in a 7 shot and the Ruger is just about indestructible but isn't as smooth as the L-frames. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

10-25-2004, 04:48 AM	#3
denfoote V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 80	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver Go to a gunshow. Find an N-Frame Smith M28. Buy it. The old Smiths will suite your needs still today!! I found mine for $300!! __________________ John Lennon was right. Happiness IS a warm gun!!! I traded my manners for a handgun.

10-25-2004, 07:11 AM	#4
satellite66 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,068	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver I have had a Ruger Security Six and it is a fantastic revolver. Very solid. __________________ “Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not” — Thomas Jefferson. "The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of 'liberalism,' they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." - Norman Thomas, U.S. Socialist Party presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948

10-25-2004, 07:48 AM	#5
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver I would opt for a Smith 686. It is a smooth handling .357. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

10-25-2004, 09:51 AM	#6
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver 686 / GP100 / Mod.19 S&W / MOD.28 S&W / Colt / Taurus There are lots to choose from I like the ones I have because they fit me mod 19 S&W 4 inch / GP100 6inch and a 2 inch 5 shot mod.605 Taurus get one that fits you and you will be happy with the 357mag my favorite caliber in a wheel gun. Ron __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

10-25-2004, 09:07 PM	#7
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver 4" S&W 686.... I have one, and it's the perfect .357 magnum. (I also have one in 6" but that might be a little too much barrel for what you're looking for) __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

10-27-2004, 06:38 PM	#8
josh V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 56	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver here is another vote for a security six. Excellent revolver. I have been eyeballing the comanche line at sog. 6 inch barrel and stainless for under 200. The only one i have seen up close and personal was a 22 version. Appeared to be a copy of a colt.

12-11-2004, 06:27 PM	#11
Colonel Plink V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NE Colorado Posts: 68	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver Kitchen Defense? Hmmm. My wife's tuna casserole has offended me. But not so much I've wanted to take a shot at it. I'd better stop before you get the idea that I'm casting aspersions on your mate's cookin'. __________________ "When the going gets weird, the Weird turn Pro" - -Hunter S. Thompson

01-10-2005, 07:37 PM	#12
Eastwood Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver 686 is the way to go nice shooting gun undefinedundefined

01-10-2005, 08:16 PM	#13
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Practical .357Mag Revolver I would also agree that the 686 would be the best choice. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*