SheepOfBlue

So any comments?

Ruger GP100®*Double Action*Revolver (KGP-161) Overview

I am semi-looking for a revolver with a decent barrel. The small frame may be good for me also. Any advice gun experts?

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SheepOfBlue

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Ruger New Model Blackhawk® Convertible*Single Action*Revolver (BN-36XL) Overview

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G-ForceJunkie

The Ruger revolvers are great guns, built like tanks, You wont be dissapointed. Probaly not as much aftermarket support in terms of grips/sites/holsters/etc as the S&W's, but a nice piece none the less.

CBRVFR

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RedRider

So what are you buying it for...home defense? carry? target? Ruger revolvers are nice, but the model you choose should depend on what your main reason(s) are for selecting it.

SheepOfBlue

Range use mainly and because I want a revolver One day I might even snag the Seamii for some shooten lessons. Mainly I think I am below the mandatory AL quota

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luvtolean

I've always wanted one of their low glare revolvers, the finish is cool looking. .454 Casull so I can shoot .45LC through it, and put the Casull rounds in it when I hand it to friends.

Ruger Super Redhawk®*Double Action*Revolvers

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eleman

If you want cool and fun, get one of the newer Ruger Cowboy guns. I had a Vaquero in 45LC and they are built to last. The new Vaqueros have the Colt action too. If you want to have fun, check out Cowboy Action Shooting.

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SheepOfBlue

but remember smaller frame for smaller hands....

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Hammer

Looks like a nice piece, but I would look around for a range that would rent guns and try a few out before buying one. I have a Ruger super blackhawk in 44mag with the 8 in barrel. It is a very large gun for most people, but fits well for me. But I use it for deer hunting, not for target shooting.

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nhfirefighter13

Fired 10 rounds of .454 Casull once.


Key word being once cuz it won't happen again.

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SheepOfBlue

The dual cartridge one is interesting because I could use 9mm like the auto(s) I don't have...

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Hammer

This one is dual cartridge as well.

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figment

I like the 101 better in 357/38 but you cant go wrong either way.

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08silvercbr

I'd go stainless. I've always wanted the 44 superblackhawk just to have. What would be your main purpose in chosing?

SheepOfBlue

To shoot sheep critics




Just kidding largely the same. I thought about stainless vs blued just from a maintainence standpoint. Blued seems to hold up well.

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08silvercbr

Well in that case I'm go with a semi auto Stainless looks nice. I carry a colt 1911 45. I don't have a revolver though. Always liked the "dirty harry" guns

Hammer

You may want to check out used guns as well. With a wheel gun the age/use is less worrysome due to less moving parts. You can pick them up pretty cheap if you know what to look for at pawn shops and gun dealers that take tradeins.

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phobe

That a .44?

If I ever get a gun that's what it'd be... a nice big heavy .357 revolver. Love the look and feel.

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Hammer

Picked it up at a pawn shop years ago down in Louisiana before the BS 7 day waiting period for $165 and that included a box of shells as well. And no I do not want to make my money back on it.


Shoots great, and for a .44 it does not have much recoil at all with the 7 3/4 " barrel. 75 yard shots are fun with this gun.

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