WOT: 357 purchase, anyone have an opinion? |
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WOT: 357 purchase, anyone have an opinion? |
TROJANMAN |
Jun 14 2004, 04:27 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
i figure if someone could talk about getting a tube up his arse(sorry JP, hope the tests are neg.), then guns should be as safe a topic for discussion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
looking to purchase a 357 mag. i want something for home protection (i've pissed off a few people in my lifetime) as well something to plink around with, and i can carry it as a sidearm when hunting birds in the mountains (lions and bears, OH MY). i was thinking this was also a suitable caliber that it wouldn't knock my wife on her ass when she shoots it, but offers suitable stopping power against local wildlife (and lions and bears as well). plus i've heard some people can even hunt with this caliber, matched with the right load. any opinions ??????? I think i've narrowed it down to the ruger gp-100 and the S&W 686. thanks in advance......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) just read the carjack thread.... one more reason. This post has been edited by glstrojan: Jun 14 2004, 04:35 PM |
eeyore |
Jun 15 2004, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
Of the 5 .357s I've owned, I prefer the S&W 586/686 over the Ruger GP-100. The stock trigger pull is lighter/smoother, the exterior is much more rounded (no snagging). The stock grips aren't quite as nice as the Ruger. One thing that I haven't quite gotten over on my latest 686+ 7-shot is the timing on the cylinder during a double-action trigger pull. Since the cylinder travels a shorter distance (1/7 of a turn instead of 1/6) it locks up sooner and messes with my ingrained sense of timing that I've developed from normal 6-shot revolvers. S&W has also 'politically correct'-ed their revolvers with a built-in trigger lock. Barrel length is another issue. 4 inches seems to short (loud), 6 inches too long, and 8 3/8 is outside the portable realm. A friend (female) purchased a 6 inch version for the longer sight radius and recoil damping.
Like anything, practice, practice, practice the key and I prefer the quieter, less punishing 38 Special cartridges for practice. However, a (disturbed?) friend of mine really enjoys shooting full-power .357 loads from his 4 inch Ruger at the indoor range, and does quite well when taking his time. I personally think tinnitus sucks. |
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