Is that a Ruger? If so, they managed to somehow ugly up what was once a pretty nice looking pistol.My Choice
Is that a Ruger? If so, they managed to somehow ugly up what was once a pretty nice looking pistol.My Choice
But how about the .22LR? Would you go with a Ruger .22LR pistol? But if so, which one? The skinny 4.75-inch or the larger 7-inch model w/adjustable sights? Or do you like the 5-inch bull barrel?
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Why do you say that about the Python, and its there any substantial difference between the older models and the new? And yes, the Redhawk is way heavier. Do you have one? How many rounds does it take in .357? And is it widely available in that caliber?My choices....one of the last revolvers I would want in a survival setting would be a Python. A 6” Security Six would fill the bill. A 5.5” Redhawk in 357 you can’t hurt would be be as good but is considerably heavier.
I once had a M63, and it was one of my favorite handguns. Alas, it was stolen and I never had the opportunity of getting another one. That said, it is a light revolver and doesn't have the speed or accuracy of heavier autos, like the Rugers. And even though it's been nearly 40 years since two guys who worked at my apartment complex entered my apartment, and took it (both were terminated, but I never got the gun back), I've missed it a lot! They called it a "kit" gun and said it was designed to be part of a fisherman's kit, but given the prices of the gun (then and even more so now), it ain't exactly the type of gun one would casualty toss into a fisherman's kit.For the 22 LR, Mk II - IV or S&W M63....
Is that a Ruger? If so, they managed to somehow ugly up what was once a pretty nice looking pistol.
Why do you say that about the Python, and its there any substantial difference between the older models and the new? And yes, the Redhawk is way heavier. Do you have one? How many rounds does it take in .357? And is it widely available in that caliber?
I once had a M63, and it was one of my favorite handguns. Alas, it was stolen and I never had the opportunity of getting another one. That said, it is a light revolver and doesn't have the speed or accuracy of heavier autos, like the Rugers. And even though it's been nearly 40 years since two guys who worked at my apartment complex entered my apartment, and took it (both were terminated, but I never got the gun back), I've missed it a lot! They called it a "kit" gun and said it was designed to be part of a fisherman's kit, but given the prices of the gun (then and even more so now), it ain't exactly the type of gun one would casualty toss into a fisherman's kit.
Like I said, it was one of my favorite handguns and was very tough to get. I had to wait on a list...forever...to get my mitts on it. It was a great gun. I replaced it with two Rossi 511 revolvers, and years later I later gave one to a friend. But I still miss my old revolver.
Rossi M511, also an excellent survival pistol.
I have a great love for the old Interarms Rossi revolvers. I have one 3-inch .38 Spc the same size and appearance of the old S&W 60s. At the time one had to be a cop to get a 60, so the 511 was the "poor man's" Model 60. Now that I have a Model 60, I can't see any substantial difference between them, except the rolling pattern on the ejector rod. It's much better on the M60.
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Rick Grimes doesn't agree with you.My choices....one of the last revolvers I would want in a survival setting would be a Python.
Wow. I'd want a little longer barrel, but the Manuhrin is tough to beat. Still, I'd have to go with a 6-inch gun, either a Security-Six or that 7-shot S&W 686. Or a 5-shot Manuhrin if they make them.
I don't like underlugs, though. And carrying one around all day would be...irksome. But the Manuhrin has a superb action and its easy on the eyes. I also know how to disassemble and assemble the Ruger and the coil spring is very dependable, so I think I'll go with the Ruger.
But the Manuhrin would be close. So would the Korth.
It would be tough, but the Ruger on the right would be my
chief choice.
But how about the .22LR? Would you go with a Ruger .22LR pistol? But if so, which one? The skinny 4.75-inch or the larger 7-inch model w/adjustable sights? Or do you like the 5-inch bull barrel?
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I have two Blackhawks - one in 357 and the other in 41, and you're right - they are tanks. Mine are old though - the 41 has a 3 digit SN, and although the 357 is probably pretty close to my age.New Model Blackhawk 4 5/8" 357. Stronger lockwork and I have the ability to fix anything that goes wrong with it. But there won't be any issues cause it's a tank.
Probably a 22/45 for the 22 pistol. Decent accuracy, durable and reliable.
Dan Wesson definitely makes a nice pistol, but if you wanted something that was really hella strong enough to take whatever load you wanted to put through it, it would be tough to beat an old S&W Model 27. They have a very slick action, a superb trigger, and it's made on the N frame - the same frame they use for the Model 57 and 29 in 41 and 44 Magnum, respectively. (Some would argue that the N frame was a bit too light for the 44, but it's more than enough for a 357.)The Dan Wesson Pistol pack gives you short barrel for self defense and a long barrel for hunting.
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And while I love the Python, I would go with something that is fine with a steady diet of full charge rounds.
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While I tend to be a Colt guy, a S&W 66 would probably my choice after the Dan Wesson.
You need to consider the use.
If there are the ONLY 3 firearms you have, as the only centerfire, the .357 is both self defense, and putting meat on the table.
The Dan Wesson Pistol pack gives you short barrel for self defense and a long barrel for hunting.
The self defense is why I would not want a single action.
And while I love the Python, I would go with something that is fine with a steady diet of full charge rounds.
I would also go with something in stainless for long term life.
While I tend to be a Colt guy, a S&W 66 would probably my choice after the Dan Wesson
I'm pretty sure that's why my Dad picked up the Model 27 - he had the Model 19 first, but he told me one time toward the end of his life that when he was younger, "the harder it kicked, the better I liked it!" There's no doubt in my mind that both the Model 19 and the pre 29 that now sits in my safe digested more than their fair share of heavy reloads - it would make sense that he picked up the Model 27 to handle those heavier loads.The entire reason for the Smith L-frame was due to durability issues with the K-frames and continued use of full power magnums. There's no denying the great handling of the K-frame and its accuracy but continued use of magnums caused problems.