Revolvers where - The Firearms Forum

starman · 02-25-2010, 09:36 PM

Have you noticed that revolvers are becoming as hard to find as hens teeth?
That is if your looking for anything other than a snub nose.
My Brother is looking for a S&W 686 38/357mag or a Ruger Red Hawk 357mag
Anyone got one up for adoption?

Thanks

CampingJosh · 02-25-2010, 10:21 PM

Some dealers tend to stock only what is popular. Others tend to stock what they personally like. My favorite dealers are the ones who stock tons of stuff.

Around me, Gander Mountain is the best place to check if you're looking for something in particular. They're not the cheapest, but they have the widest selection.

Helix_FR · 02-25-2010, 10:35 PM

New, no there isn't a whole lot out there. Used I've been seeing more but you have to jump on them b/c they go fast.

Slabsides · 02-26-2010, 04:23 PM

Go here http://www.rossiusa.com/product-list.cfm?category=1

Rossi makes a fine revolver based on the Smith design. I've had a M88 for about 14 years and have dropped thousands of rounds through it. It still looks and functions like new. I've owned a few other Rossis over the years and regret getting rid of them. I would put any of them up against a Smith any day without hesitation.

The current R97 series compares to a Smith 586/686.

mesinge2 · 02-26-2010, 05:59 PM

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Rossi makes a fine revolver based on the Smith design

BTW, will grips designed for a S&W fit on a Rossi?

CampingJosh · 02-26-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mesinge2

BTW, will grips designed for a S&W fit on a Rossi?

I doubt it. Taurus makes Rossi, and S&W grips don't fit Taurus.

mesinge2 · 02-26-2010, 07:46 PM

I tried the Taurus grips and they don't work. I am looking for wood grips with finger grooves for a Rossi M88

jmohler · 02-27-2010, 12:35 PM

Around here, it's the opposite. I went to the gun show last weekend looking for a snub-nose .357 or .22 mag and there was only 1 in the entire show. Whereas it seemed like every other table had a stack of single and double-action long barrels.

wpage · 02-27-2010, 05:56 PM

They are around but they get scapped up fast.

Agentwil · 02-27-2010, 06:58 PM

I usually do my research and go to my gun guy and let him order it for me. I just picked up a S&W model 40.

Rocketman1 · 03-04-2010, 08:45 PM

Starman,

Don't know where your from, but Vance's in Columbus, Ohio has the S&W 686 357 Mag for $649. They have the 686 Plus for $679. Both are stainless with you r choice of 2-1/2", 4" or 6".

02-25-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Revolvers where Have you noticed that revolvers are becoming as hard to find as hens teeth? That is if your looking for anything other than a snub nose. My Brother is looking for a S&W 686 38/357mag or a Ruger Red Hawk 357mag Anyone got one up for adoption? Thanks -->

02-25-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,789	Re: Revolvers where Some dealers tend to stock only what is popular. Others tend to stock what they personally like. My favorite dealers are the ones who stock tons of stuff. Around me, Gander Mountain is the best place to check if you're looking for something in particular. They're not the cheapest, but they have the widest selection. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

02-25-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: Revolvers where New, no there isn't a whole lot out there. Used I've been seeing more but you have to jump on them b/c they go fast. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

02-26-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 925	Re: Revolvers where Go here http://www.rossiusa.com/product-list.cfm?category=1 Rossi makes a fine revolver based on the Smith design. I've had a M88 for about 14 years and have dropped thousands of rounds through it. It still looks and functions like new. I've owned a few other Rossis over the years and regret getting rid of them. I would put any of them up against a Smith any day without hesitation. The current R97 series compares to a Smith 586/686. __________________ /l ,[____], l---L -OlllllllO- ()_)-()_)-o-)_) Last edited by Slabsides; 02-26-2010 at 04:26 PM..

02-26-2010, 07:46 PM	#7
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Revolvers where I tried the Taurus grips and they don't work. I am looking for wood grips with finger grooves for a Rossi M88 __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.

02-27-2010, 12:35 PM	#8
jmohler Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35	Re: Revolvers where Around here, it's the opposite. I went to the gun show last weekend looking for a snub-nose .357 or .22 mag and there was only 1 in the entire show. Whereas it seemed like every other table had a stack of single and double-action long barrels.

02-27-2010, 05:56 PM	#9
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: Revolvers where They are around but they get scapped up fast. __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

02-27-2010, 06:58 PM	#10
Agentwil V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Revolvers where I usually do my research and go to my gun guy and let him order it for me. I just picked up a S&W model 40.

03-04-2010, 08:45 PM	#11
Rocketman1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,098	Re: Revolvers where Starman, Don't know where your from, but Vance's in Columbus, Ohio has the S&W 686 357 Mag for $649. They have the 686 Plus for $679. Both are stainless with you r choice of 2-1/2", 4" or 6".