Collim1 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I am glad to see a revolver forum on this site. Hopefully we can keep some current discussion up to satisfy my revolver needs. Most anything on the web revolver related these days is geared towards collectors. I’m a shooter. I have neglected my revolvers in the last year, but am planning to load up a few hundred rounds of LSWC and get back to work. I have ave also been carrying a baby Glock almost exclusively. I miss my revolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phortykal Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm just about to hop in on revolvers myself. I've previously owned a S&W Airweight and aTaurus 85 at different points but let them go. For some odd reason, I've got the bug now. I'm trying to sell another Glock right now too buy a 686 Plus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSixtyTwo Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm quite happy with my Ruger LCR.357Magnum loaded with Winchester 110gr JSP. Manageable recoil with good ballistics. Carries and draws easily from the pocket in its Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToniTX Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Enjoying a lcrx 3inch.Trigger return spring broke but once replaced no further issues. Hopefully it stays that way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Gotta love a good wheelgun. Don’t have to scrounge on the floor for brass, easy misfire procedure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G19 DB Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I love wheelguns My favorite wheelgun (today): Dan Wesson 357. Picked up this beauty locally on armslist a while back. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Pool Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I’m a revolver fan. Here is the latest acquisition, one that’s 104 years old... in 99% original condition. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Pool Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Forgot to mention, it’s 44 special caliber. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Black Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) I've always been a revolver fan. Unfortunately I don't really have any classic revolvers if you will. Would like to start getting into some of the more classic Smiths. My oldest would be my 357 SP101 which I bought new in 95 I think it was. Edited June 30, 2018 by Mr. Black 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbolt Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Another long time wheel gun shooter, except I started on Ruger Blackhawks ... until I grudgingly acknowledged that the DA craze wasn't just a fad. I carried a couple of issued S&W revolvers on-duty as a young cop, and a bunch of different Ruger Security series models on my own time. I own more than half a dozen snub revolvers, and over the years I've frequently used them in my regular training & practice/drill regimens as a firearms instructor. They're often a staple in my choice of retirement weapons. Over the years of having served as a LE firearms instructor, one of the things I've often noticed is that experienced DA revolver shooters could more easily shoot most pistols better than shooters who had only learned their foundation skills using modern pistols. The DA/DAO revolver is far from being "obsolete" as a personal defensive weapon. Edited July 2, 2018 by fastbolt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valmet Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I’m a big wheel-gun fan and have been fortunate enough to inherit, accumulate, stumble-on a handful of S&Ws. Particularly a fan of the Model 27-2! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointblank Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I've been shooting revolvers for over fifty years. I collect old Smith & Wessons. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 10 hours ago, Dric902 said: Gotta love a good wheelgun. Don’t have to scrounge on the floor for brass, easy misfire procedure I have a 28-2 that looks just like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootability Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Not much for Stainless so I have mine Nitro-carburized. (QPQ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrick Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I love wheel guns . I loaded 200 rds. of LSWC and 100 rds. of extreme plated bullets last week and can't wait to unload them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyd Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/30/2018 at 7:31 AM, Collim1 said: I am glad to see a revolver forum on this site. Hopefully we can keep some current discussion up to satisfy my revolver needs. Most anything on the web revolver related these days is geared towards collectors. I’m a shooter. I have neglected my revolvers in the last year, but am planning to load up a few hundred rounds of LSWC and get back to work. I have ave also been carrying a baby Glock almost exclusively. I miss my revolvers. Collim1, what shooting do you have in mind? I love wheelguns for shooting ever since I started competitions with a club-owned Colt OMM and have ended up with quite a collection over the years. Most important to me is that the guns are shooting well with particular emphasis put on nice double action characteristics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyd Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 For fast shooting those will be great: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyd Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I prefer six inch barrels, though, especially for 25 yard accuracy with ageing eyes. I am unhappy with the 686, the stainless steel front sight is giving me more and more problems as my eyesight deteriorates. Edited July 1, 2018 by Andyd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHMAN Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I've posted this pix before. There's also the 4-inch S&W63 that I don't have pix of. Edited July 1, 2018 by PATCHMAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ede Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 About all I shoot is revolver USPSA, Steel Challenge, and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyd Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, ede said: About all I shoot is revolver USPSA, Steel Challenge, and fun. Then a 627 or 625, 686 with 5 or 6" barrel should be good from among the traditional models. I had used a five inch 625 in .45ACP for bowling pin and IDPA when IDPA still allowed 5". I gave the gun to my son when he was about 12 because he always loved it and since then I am always happy to borrow it. Edited July 2, 2018 by Andyd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh1964 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The last two I bought. I shoot IDPA, Steel Challenge and ICORE with revolvers. Sometimes shoot a 442 for practice at ICORE matches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6actual Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 6/30/2018 at 10:02 AM, ToniTX said: Enjoying a lcrx 3inch. Trigger return spring broke but once replaced no further issues. Hopefully it stays that way Had the same issue with mine, but replaced and all good now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmax Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) I had my left shoulder replaced last Jan and I use revolver shooting as my extra personal therapy 2-3 times a week depending on weather. I take a 6" bull target and fold it until it is about 2 1/4" wide, hang it up and shoot it in half at 15 yards. I use a 5" bull barrel 686 that I won for first place at Second Chance in Al's Snubby Event in I believe in 96. I feel much better now and have moved on to using my G17 and Smith 617. Edited July 4, 2018 by jmax 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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