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Two new revolvers!

Postby PHATSPEED7x on Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:35 pm

I sold my AR-15 today to a local guy for $1200 cash. Figured I didn't need two of them in the safe. Used the money to buy these more practical defense tools...

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Smith and Wesson Governor .45C/.45ACP/.410 shotshell

Ruger LCR .357 magnum

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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby Rodentman on Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:47 pm

I like the trigger on the LCR a lot. Never tried the Governor. Been trying to stay out of the GS lately. Starting to get to the range more as BPR gets more lanes going.
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby PHATSPEED7x on Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:55 pm

Rodentman wrote:I like the trigger on the LCR a lot. Never tried the Governor. Been trying to stay out of the GS lately. Starting to get to the range more as BPR gets more lanes going.


This is my first Smith and Wesson revolver. The trigger seems really good! Can't wait to shoot these new guns!
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby sigsauersauce on Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:30 am

Nice buys! Haven't shot the Governor yet, but the LCR is absolutely on my short list of awesome guns I need to have someday. I've heard the LCR in .357 can be a bit of a beast to control at first, I'd be interested to hear your experience. Let us know how they shoot!
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby PHATSPEED7x on Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:53 pm

Just picked up a box of .38 special for the LCR (going to start off with a standard load to see how well it shoots), and I also picked up a Winchester Comb pack of .45 Colt/.410 shot shell. Should work well. I'm really glad I bought the Governor over the Judge. Can't wait to shoot them both!
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby XDM45 on Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:11 pm

I like the Ruger LCR .357 magnum. Nice choice :)
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby grousemaster on Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:11 pm

XDM45 wrote:I like the Ruger LCR .357 magnum. Nice choice :)



That should be manageable with full powered loads.... :D
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby PHATSPEED7x on Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:31 pm

grousemaster wrote:
XDM45 wrote:I like the Ruger LCR .357 magnum. Nice choice :)



That should be manageable with full powered loads.... :D


I have a feeling it going be fun to shoot... :D
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby grousemaster on Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:46 pm

PHATSPEED7x wrote:
grousemaster wrote:
XDM45 wrote:I like the Ruger LCR .357 magnum. Nice choice :)



That should be manageable with full powered loads.... :D


I have a feeling it going be fun to shoot... :D



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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby sgruenhagen44 on Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:00 pm

I have literally been shopping for a snubbie for two months. The only carry gun I have now is an alsakan which is actually surprisingly concealable with winter clothing. Come summer it ain't gonna fly. After holding and dry firing multiple guns I always seem to come back to the LCR. I love that hogue grip but can't stand the ones that have the laser on em. Hopefully I will be able to scrounge up enough cash to get one before It gets warm! Let us know how it goes, I'm also interested in knowing how that beast shoots...
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby Rem700 on Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:12 pm

sgruenhagen44 wrote:I have literally been shopping for a snubbie for two months. The only carry gun I have now is an alsakan which is actually surprisingly concealable with winter clothing. Come summer it ain't gonna fly. After holding and dry firing multiple guns I always seem to come back to the LCR. I love that hogue grip but can't stand the ones that have the laser on em. Hopefully I will be able to scrounge up enough cash to get one before It gets warm! Let us know how it goes, I'm also interested in knowing how that beast shoots...



Funny I have been thinking of getting a snubbie revolver and the Alaskan keeps coming to mind.
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby sgruenhagen44 on Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:39 pm

Rem700 wrote:
sgruenhagen44 wrote:I have literally been shopping for a snubbie for two months. The only carry gun I have now is an alsakan which is actually surprisingly concealable with winter clothing. Come summer it ain't gonna fly. After holding and dry firing multiple guns I always seem to come back to the LCR. I love that hogue grip but can't stand the ones that have the laser on em. Hopefully I will be able to scrounge up enough cash to get one before It gets warm! Let us know how it goes, I'm also interested in knowing how that beast shoots...



Funny I have been thinking of getting a snubbie revolver and the Alaskan keeps coming to mind.



I can assure you it is a lot of fun. Just something about having that much fire power in a snubbie. I have only shot it a couple of times but at that 5-8 yard range you can shoot pretty quick. I am more accurate than I thought I would be in single action as well. I would recommend one. At first it seems a little heavy but you get used to it. It has been my EDC for a couple months now. Usually when I carry i'm just out and about doing errands so it's really not a challenge to conceal under a winter coat, it also doesn't weigh much more than a lot of full size 1911s. I have a Stoner shoulder holster on the way. Won't get it till February. :cry:
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby grousemaster on Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:49 pm

sgruenhagen44 wrote:
Rem700 wrote:
sgruenhagen44 wrote:I have literally been shopping for a snubbie for two months. The only carry gun I have now is an alsakan which is actually surprisingly concealable with winter clothing. Come summer it ain't gonna fly. After holding and dry firing multiple guns I always seem to come back to the LCR. I love that hogue grip but can't stand the ones that have the laser on em. Hopefully I will be able to scrounge up enough cash to get one before It gets warm! Let us know how it goes, I'm also interested in knowing how that beast shoots...



Funny I have been thinking of getting a snubbie revolver and the Alaskan keeps coming to mind.



I can assure you it is a lot of fun. Just something about having that much fire power in a snubbie. I have only shot it a couple of times but at that 5-8 yard range you can shoot pretty quick. I am more accurate than I thought I would be in single action as well. I would recommend one. At first it seems a little heavy but you get used to it. It has been my EDC for a couple months now. Usually when I carry i'm just out and about doing errands so it's really not a challenge to conceal under a winter coat, it also doesn't weigh much more than a lot of full size 1911s. I have a Stoner shoulder holster on the way. Won't get it till February. :cry:


You EDC a 44 mag? Dang....
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby rukwikenuf on Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:01 am

grousemaster wrote:You EDC a 44 mag? Dang....


are you saying you wouldn't? i've been looking at the S&W Nightguard with bad intentions and dirty thoughts, 44 mag of course. the 357 is sweet, but it aint a 44 mag!
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Re: Two new revolvers!

Postby igofast on Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:57 am

I knew a guy who carried one of these:
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Skinny guy too, in warm weather. He had some custom speedloaders made for it - 'cause, you know, 5 rounds of .500 mag ain't going to get it done. I could think of more comfortable things to carry, but to each their own.
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