I guess I like 3" Wheel guns - The Firearms Forum

mesinge2 · 10-01-2010, 08:56 PM

Every time I go to the gun store I wind up looking at the 3" wheel guns.
I already had a 3" model 19-4, a 3" model 64, and a relatively new 3" model 629.
I just now bought a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with the 3.06" barrel.
It was just sitting there in the used case for $389.00 I fired 80 .357 magnum
Hornady loads and 100 Magtech .38 SPL loads. Not a problem!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKEKrJMAQV8

And I am amazingly more accurate with it than my 1.875" model 638; even
with full house 357 Mag loads.

This is a 15 yard group with 158 grain Hornady XTP loads:

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gunguy25 · 10-01-2010, 11:34 PM

Nice looking gun and good shooting as well.

gdmoody · 10-02-2010, 12:07 AM

I like that one! Very nice SP101! Good shooting, too.

TheGunClinger · 10-02-2010, 07:08 AM

Very nice. Try some Hogue grips on it. Much easier on your hand.

GunsForSale.com · 10-02-2010, 09:56 AM

3" wheel guns have always been a sweet spot for me. Congrats on the new Ruger. That is a nice gun, and a nice shooter if it is anything like the ones I have shot in the past.

grampawmike · 10-02-2010, 10:23 AM

[QUOTE=mesinge2;674898]Every time I go to the gun store I wind up looking at the 3" wheel guns.
I already had a 3" model 19-4, a 3" model 64, and a relatively new 3" model 629.
I just now bought a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with the 3.06" barrel.
It was just sitting there in the used case for $389.00 I fired 80 .357 magnum
Hornady loads and 100 Magtech .38 SPL loads. Not a problem!
*****************************************************************

Gotta agree! My favorite 3 incher is this old Lew Horton Special S&W M-24 in .44 Spl. Mike

mesinge2 · 10-02-2010, 12:28 PM

Beautiful 44 grampawmike, No body does a deep rich blue of a wheel gun like Smith.

chris0959 · 10-03-2010, 02:18 PM

Yup. Couldn't agree more. I knew I wanted a .357, and recognized the Dan Wesson name as quality. Didn't know they made a 3", and turns out it's a less-common fixed barrel gun. The DW FB715 has turned out to be the perfect combination of size/weight and accuracy. Superb trigger, shoots better than I do, and the recoil from magnum loads feel like 9mm.

Idaho Mike · 10-05-2010, 06:24 PM

I seem to have aquired a number of 3" to 3 1/2" guns lately. Started with a 3" Ruger sp101. I have added a fiber optic front site. Then came a S&W model 36, and just inherited a 3 1/2 inch S&W model 27-2, and a 3" "and Wesson". The last gun started life as a 6" K-38. Someone blew up the barrel, and had it cut to 3", recrowned, and front sight moved. Nice gun.

3/2 STA SS · 10-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chris0959

Yup. Couldn't agree more. I knew I wanted a .357, and recognized the Dan Wesson name as quality. Didn't know they made a 3", and turns out it's a less-common fixed barrel gun. The DW FB715 has turned out to be the perfect combination of size/weight and accuracy. Superb trigger, shoots better than I do, and the recoil from magnum loads feel like 9mm.

BEAUTY....Where did you find it?

glocknut · 10-09-2010, 11:09 AM

I prefer 4" to 4.5" barrels on the 357 mag. I never could shoot very well with the snubbies....

mike
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gdmoody · 10-09-2010, 01:01 PM

I just looked in on this thread again and thought of the old Ruger Security Six in .357 for some reason. I would really like to get my hands on another one of those, if I could find one at a good price.

mesinge2 · 10-09-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

I just looked in on this thread again and thought of the old Ruger Security Six in .357 for some reason. I would really like to get my hands on another one of those, if I could find one at a good price.

You mean like this:

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K75RT · 10-10-2010, 08:24 PM

Me too! I love the 3" revolvers! Here is my S&W M65 3". It has extensive work done to it. It has the hammer bobbed yet retains the single-action capability of the arm. It is ported the trigger had the surface smoothed... perfect size!

mesinge2 · 10-11-2010, 07:03 AM

Nice 65, K75RT.

I think the 3" barrel is the best balancing act between shootability and concealability.

carver · 10-11-2010, 07:12 AM

[QUOTE=grampawmike;674996]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesinge2

Every time I go to the gun store I wind up looking at the 3" wheel guns.
I already had a 3" model 19-4, a 3" model 64, and a relatively new 3" model 629.
I just now bought a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with the 3.06" barrel.
It was just sitting there in the used case for $389.00 I fired 80 .357 magnum
Hornady loads and 100 Magtech .38 SPL loads. Not a problem!
*****************************************************************

Gotta agree! My favorite 3 incher is this old Lew Horton Special S&W M-24 in .44 Spl. Mike

That's the caliber, and make of the gun I am looking for right now. Only difference is I want the Smith .44 spcl in a 4" barrel.

tex45acp · 10-12-2010, 08:21 PM

Me too and like Mesinge2 I like them in Rugers...such as my custom GP-100.

mesinge2 · 10-12-2010, 08:43 PM

Sharp looking Ruger, tex45acp

Old John · 10-13-2010, 09:12 AM

I have a stock Ruger GP100, too.It's a great CC weapon, but a little heavy.
I mostly carry the Ruger SP101, .2.25".
You have a very nice looking GP100.

gdmoody · 10-13-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesinge2

You mean like this:

Yes, but I like the original grips better since I have smallish hands!

tex45acp · 10-20-2010, 07:52 PM

K75RT,

That is one great looking 65. I had one and let it go, in a moment of insanity.

tex45acp

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 10-21-2010, 10:58 AM

And likeing 3" wheel guns is a problem?

I tend to lean towards revolvers, too.

mesinge2 · 10-21-2010, 06:29 PM

Added a video of it shooting

azlester · 04-12-2011, 08:52 PM

I love my 3 inch small frame revolver! It balances out so much better then a 2 inch. It conceals easier then a 4 inch. It shoots almost as accurately as the 4 inch too. Only bad thing about it is only 5 rounds, but those 5 rounds go where I want them to! I carry it loaded with 357 mag and carry 38 spl+P in stripper clips.

My little 605 I nicknamed Marta...lol

mesinge2 · 04-12-2011, 09:00 PM

azlester, that's the best finish I seen on a Taurus Revolver.

10-01-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Every time I go to the gun store I wind up looking at the 3" wheel guns. I already had a 3" model 19-4, a 3" model 64, and a relatively new 3" model 629. I just now bought a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with the 3.06" barrel. It was just sitting there in the used case for $389.00 I fired 80 .357 magnum Hornady loads and 100 Magtech .38 SPL loads. Not a problem! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKEKrJMAQV8 And I am amazingly more accurate with it than my 1.875" model 638; even with full house 357 Mag loads. This is a 15 yard group with 158 grain Hornady XTP loads: __________________ 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. --> Last edited by mesinge2; 10-21-2010 at 06:29 PM..

10-01-2010, 11:34 PM	#2
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Nice looking gun and good shooting as well.

10-02-2010, 12:07 AM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,328	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I like that one! Very nice SP101! Good shooting, too. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-02-2010, 07:08 AM	#4
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Very nice. Try some Hogue grips on it. Much easier on your hand. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

10-02-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
GunsForSale.com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 13	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns 3" wheel guns have always been a sweet spot for me. Congrats on the new Ruger. That is a nice gun, and a nice shooter if it is anything like the ones I have shot in the past. __________________ Firearms For Sale

10-02-2010, 10:23 AM	#6
grampawmike V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 194	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns [QUOTE=mesinge2;674898]Every time I go to the gun store I wind up looking at the 3" wheel guns. I already had a 3" model 19-4, a 3" model 64, and a relatively new 3" model 629. I just now bought a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with the 3.06" barrel. It was just sitting there in the used case for $389.00 I fired 80 .357 magnum Hornady loads and 100 Magtech .38 SPL loads. Not a problem! ***************************************************************** Gotta agree! My favorite 3 incher is this old Lew Horton Special S&W M-24 in .44 Spl. Mike __________________ At my age I find that I can live without sex.....but not without my glasses. One good thing about growing old is that no one expects you to do anything quickly anymore

10-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#7
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Beautiful 44 grampawmike, No body does a deep rich blue of a wheel gun like Smith. __________________ 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.

10-03-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
chris0959 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Yup. Couldn't agree more. I knew I wanted a .357, and recognized the Dan Wesson name as quality. Didn't know they made a 3", and turns out it's a less-common fixed barrel gun. The DW FB715 has turned out to be the perfect combination of size/weight and accuracy. Superb trigger, shoots better than I do, and the recoil from magnum loads feel like 9mm. Attached Images

10-05-2010, 06:24 PM	#9
Idaho Mike Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I seem to have aquired a number of 3" to 3 1/2" guns lately. Started with a 3" Ruger sp101. I have added a fiber optic front site. Then came a S&W model 36, and just inherited a 3 1/2 inch S&W model 27-2, and a 3" "and Wesson". The last gun started life as a 6" K-38. Someone blew up the barrel, and had it cut to 3", recrowned, and front sight moved. Nice gun.

10-09-2010, 11:09 AM	#11
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I prefer 4" to 4.5" barrels on the 357 mag. I never could shoot very well with the snubbies.... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

10-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#12
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,328	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I just looked in on this thread again and thought of the old Ruger Security Six in .357 for some reason. I would really like to get my hands on another one of those, if I could find one at a good price. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-10-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
K75RT V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Litchfield County, CT Posts: 309	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Me too! I love the 3" revolvers! Here is my S&W M65 3". It has extensive work done to it. It has the hammer bobbed yet retains the single-action capability of the arm. It is ported the trigger had the surface smoothed... perfect size! __________________ Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.

10-11-2010, 07:03 AM	#15
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Nice 65, K75RT. I think the 3" barrel is the best balancing act between shootability and concealability. __________________ 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.

10-12-2010, 08:21 PM	#17
tex45acp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 190	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Me too and like Mesinge2 I like them in Rugers...such as my custom GP-100. __________________ *The only thing needed for evil to exist......is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!*

10-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#18
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Sharp looking Ruger, tex45acp __________________ 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.

10-13-2010, 09:12 AM	#19
Old John Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 49	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I have a stock Ruger GP100, too.It's a great CC weapon, but a little heavy. I mostly carry the Ruger SP101, .2.25". You have a very nice looking GP100. __________________ 'Til later.... Hang in there,and Hang on! Life is a Journey... Not a Destination! Old John

10-20-2010, 07:52 PM	#21
tex45acp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 190	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns K75RT, That is one great looking 65. I had one and let it go, in a moment of insanity. tex45acp __________________ *The only thing needed for evil to exist......is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!*

10-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#22
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns And likeing 3" wheel guns is a problem? I tend to lean towards revolvers, too.

10-21-2010, 06:29 PM	#23
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns Added a video of it shooting __________________ 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.

04-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#24
azlester Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns I love my 3 inch small frame revolver! It balances out so much better then a 2 inch. It conceals easier then a 4 inch. It shoots almost as accurately as the 4 inch too. Only bad thing about it is only 5 rounds, but those 5 rounds go where I want them to! I carry it loaded with 357 mag and carry 38 spl+P in stripper clips. My little 605 I nicknamed Marta...lol

04-12-2011, 09:00 PM	#25
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: I guess I like 3" Wheel guns azlester, that's the best finish I seen on a Taurus Revolver. __________________ 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.