I'd like to pick up a revolver to play around in Stock Service Revolver. I've owned some in the past (LCR, j-frame) but never a full-size revolver. I'd like something with a 3-4" barrel, 357.
From low to high here are the pistols I'm considering
>EAA Windicator
>Rossi 357
>GP100 Wiley Clapp
>S&W 586
The EAA and Rossi are super cheap which makes me think they're junk. The S&W is more than I would really like to spend on a purchase like this, which makes me lean heavily towards the GP100. Any pro-tips on finding a full size revolver would be appreciated.
I vote 586
>>30042254
ruger security six nigger
>>30042254
The EAAs are actually pretty okay. Not amazing by any means, but definitely usable. They are much better than Rossi in my experience, though I have never shot a Rossi for a great many rounds.
The EAA is made by Weihrauch of Germany, who makes Beeman air guns for the US market.
That said, the Ruger and S&W are still much better guns. I would buy a S&W over a Ruger for a recreational status symbol, though for hunting (my use for revolvers) I prefer a Ruger due to cost.
I have a Rossi 38 spl snub and quite like it
>>30042344
While the S&Ws look very nice and I'm sure I could use it pick up fudds at IDPA. It just seems like a lot of money for a side division. But I know buying a cheap gun is a poor way to experience it (I've watched so many people buy cheap 1911s and suffer through matches).
And I have to admit, I think the GP100 Wiley Clapp is the best looking revolver of the bunch. Maybe it's just the pictures though but the 3" models seem so much shorter than a 4".
So after doing a little looking I found the price for these S&Ws isn't as high as I thought/feared it would be. For $816 I could have this Pro shop 686 that is handsome as hell.
>>30042254
No no no. None of those are what you want. What you want is A GP100, but more specifically the match champion. That thing is kick ass. It has the trigger of a S&W and the durability of a Ruger.
>>30043104
one of these
>>30043104
It's just so ugly though haha. But it's the cheapest of the bunch I just found at $674.
>>30043128
If you're the type of person to not buy a gun based on looks, then whatever that's fine. I'm that kind guy myself. However, know that that match champion is a really good value and would probably be enjoyed by you, your kids, and your grand kids.
>>30043149
Usually I'm not. But for some reasons when I look at a revolvers I want one with nice lines. The more I look at the Match Champion the less ugly it gets (I used a similar tactic to convince my wife to marry me).
>>30042737
I guess it comes down to just how hard you plan to go. For a low key hobby, any of these revolvers would probably be fine.
If a side division for you is 10k rounds per year, buying a S&W or Ruger would be a much better idea. The EAA and Rossi have lifespans measured in thousands of rounds, depending on pressures. I would expect 10k rounds to kill either.
>>30043222
I honestly don't see myself shooting my main gun that much any time soon, and I use it for IDPA and USPSA.
I certainly don't plan on switching divisions for good. I'm starting to rank at the top of my division (Locally anyways). But who knows, maybe I'll fall in love with SSR.
>>30042254
Why not buy a super cheap used S&W .38 special?
>>30043373
See:
http://www.jgsales.com/smith-wesson-64-revolver,-gss,-38-special,-4-barrel,-round-butt,-g-vg,-used-gunsmith-special.-s-w-p-89710.html
>>30043396
Maybe avoid Gunsmith Special..l.
http://www.jgsales.com/smith-wesson-10-revolver,-38-special,-4-heavy-barrel,-square-butt,-g-vg,-used,-s-w.-p-84562.html
