Are you a revolver snob?

[Ernie]

I have been thinking about a 357 revolver so I do like all this good information.
Thanks.

[RanchRoper]

I do like a nice revolver... this one is 45 Colt.

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[North Country Gal]

I've always admired that Colt of yours, RR.

Yeah, a 357 revolver is pretty basic, Ernie. Does just about anything. It's a very useful tool.

Here's my old Ruger Security Six 357. It's somewhere between a K frame and an L frame Smith in size or a Ruger SP-101 and the larger and heavier Ruger GP-100 which replaced it. I like it because it is a sweeter handling gun than a Ruger GP-100. Takes down in seconds. These don't last long when they come up for sale. Pretty it ain't, but it shoots great. Can't wear one of these out.

[Vaquero]

Always liked those but you just don't see many locally.
I think they are of a perfect size da revolver.
I have 2 357 revolvers, SA Ruger Vaquero and an original Colt King Cobra.
I'll find a pic.

RP

[Vaquero]

Let me try this again, the last picture came out all squashed.

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RP

[Vaquero]

I think I have a few that RR will like.
I actually added another 1851a couple years ago, guess I should update the photo.

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RP

[GFK]

Classics are nice. If I can find one at a price that don't hurt, I may pick it up.

[Bill.68]

Well, S&W strikes again.
I went to a shop over in Delaware to pick up some reloading supplies. Standing at the counter to pay I spied a blued model10 under the glass, with an attractive price tag. Asked to see it and upon doing an abbreviated exam I immediately saw that this was like a brand new gun. Its hard to believe how "new" this thing is. I later determined that it was most likely made in the late '70s and as an added bonus, the best bonus with a 10-8 s&w had replace ALL of their tooling to run the new model so the 10-8's are really really nice examples. Remember they had been making this same basic model since 1899 so beginning with all new tooling is great.
The timing is good, b/c gap looks to be about .003-.004, cylinder stop fits all the stop notches perfectly, the bluing is just luxurious, bore and chambers look nice and bright. I could just not find anything wrong with it.
I dont see how people pay the prices of these new models when there are so many nice examples of these originals out there to be had. It may take a little work and patience but theyre out there.

[North Country Gal]

Congrats on the Model 10. It's one of my favorite 38 revolvers.

[Hatchdog]

Went to the range yesterday with two revolvers and two semi’s and the revolvers definitely won the day.

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