I wanted to know what a good beginner .357 revolver would be? I was thinking about buying the tarus gp100, people say it's tough and cheap (around $500)
357 revolver
Jacob Adams
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Nolan Thompson
>tarus gp100
It literally says 'RUGER GP100' on the barrel.
Jackson Campbell
what constitutes a good beginner 357 for you? Pick the one you posted if you want a good shootable revolver just in general. The cheapest one you can get that won't fall apart is probably the EAA Windicator. Find a SW or Ruger if you want to keep and enjoy it.
Jose Brown
I started with a Windicator with 4 inch barrel. Loved it. Sold it to a buddy who shoots it all the time. Traded up for a gp100 stainless with 6 inch barrel. I know, 6 inch is a meme, but I carry it in (black) bear country. If It was my one handgat I'd get it in a 4 inch
Jeremiah Brown
6 inch is for the man who wants to stop trouble before its in his face.
Im with ya, bud.
Parker Wright
Smith 686
Carter Morales
>beginner
kek
Aaron Flores
Smith and Wesson 686 4"
Nolan Hall
I know its a meme but this is unironically my favorite gun I own. if I only had to have one gun innawoods it would be her and my 9mm replaceable cylinder. got a really cool bushwacker holster and a cartridge belt as well. look autismal wearing it though
Parker Long
Imho you're always better going mid-tier even with "starter weapons" if you love it you have something that will last longer and serve you better, and if not it will have higher trade-in/retail value
Connor Edwards
Seconding the Windicator. A bit rough around the edges, but recoil is super manageable, it's reliable, and good looking.
Ayden Barnes
>smooth cylinder Talo exclusive GP100
Damn, I would have bought that instantly if it would have been available in my country when I bought my GP100. I love the look of smooth cylinder revolvers.
Oliver Morgan
Excellent choice, and I was going to buy one, but then Ruger started producing & selling these beautiful Redhawks chambered to hold EIGHT rounds of .357 S&W Magnum.
>this is quite literally my next gun
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Bentley Roberts
i have a 4" windicator but ive had issues with 38 specials jamming the cylinder and dragging on the firing pin. remmington ammo works well but winchester and armscor have both caused this problem
Jonathan Evans
A slightly used S&W revolver is still the best revolver on the market.
Brayden Evans
>Taurus GP100
Fucking neck yourself
Josiah Bailey
I also want one of the 8 shot redhawks
Logan Howard
The GP100 vs SW 686 is a debate that has been done and done again. Google a fudd forum with that thread, and you can learn a lot from the 16 page thread you'll find.
I wound up settling on a GP100, I liked the trigger better (S&W felt two stagey to me). Then I fell in love with a Dan Wesson revolver at a gun show and bought it instead. The 6 in pointed naturally for me. Look for something that points naturally.
BUT.
If I were buying without handling (a bad idea), I'd go with and buy the 8 shot. Damn it sounds fun.
Grayson Howard
What is wrong with the 6"? IMHO, it's the only length .357 to have. If you need shorter or lighter, there are other calibers that get the job done just as well.
Xavier Butler
I just got a Talo GP100 4". Fucking love it. Well balanced and shoots 357 better than 38sp. But for $500 look at an SP or basic GP.
I've shot my brother-in-law's 686. I'm very happy with the Ruger. Trigger is much better on mine.
Connor Gray
> taurus gp100
Fucking kek'd.
In all reality though, a RUGER (not Taurus) GP100 will be a very good choice as a first/beginner .357 revolver. Just go to a gun store near you and finger fuck one to see if you like the ergonomics. If it doesn't feel right, try some other funs.
Cameron Wood
Long, heavy. I like that in a revolver but a lot of people don't. I, personally, don't like the full underlug on most revolvers today because it's just useless weight. I'd rather a bigger gun that held more rounds, which is why I have a fucking boner for that 5.5 inch 8-shot Redhawk.
Noah Bennett
>cheap
no, that's a decent price. The $300 new in box EAA Windicator is a cheap .357
Leo Jackson
Yeah the 4 in versions of the 686 and the gp100 both point much more naturally for me.
Sure I could learn to be more accurate with the 6 in versions, you can make anything work, but fit is king. Choose a gun that fits you. A few more FPS is unlikely to be the game changer if the chips are down, but a gun that points naturally may.
Xavier Wilson
>shoots 357 better than 38sp
how