1st revolver

[Ghost]

May I suggest a Ruger new model Blackhawk convertible.
Shoot 357, 38 and 9mm
http://www.ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkConvertible/models.html

$572
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/70167/Ruger+0318+Blackhawk+Convertible+6RD+357MAG9mm+6.5%22

[Blutarski]

Last year I too got the itch for a revolver. Picked up a used Smith & Wesson 4" 686. This gun is a lot of fun to shoot. Warning - this can be addictive. I want to add more revolvers to my collection but it is not in the budget at the moment.

The other one that I was considering was the Ruger GP100. I would have gone with either one but I found the 686 first. If you are interested in used, checkout southwest-arms.com - they have a used Ruger listed: http://www.southwest-arms.com/used-guns.html.

[inspyrd]

I love my 4" GP100 .38/.357

Paid $500 used a few months back.

[my1stpistol]

http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=19

Full rundown on how to inspect a used revolver.

Thanks

[speedy396]

Gun Stop seems to usually have few used with good prices. I don't think you can go wrong with a Smith or a Ruger in 357. Be forewarned wheel guns tend to multiply....

[mr.paul]

I would check both gunstop and southwest arms for nice GP 100s. Can't go wrong with a 686 either. But you know that Ruger will love you back. I got the GP 100 Match Champion and just love shooting it. Accurate and smooth. Looks great too! After that I just had to have it's little brother too, an sp101. You have been warned.

[LePetomane]

Mrs. LePetomane has an SP101. It's a nice gun with .38 specials but .357 magnums are a little too much recoil.

[Ghost]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

[farmerj]

I got a Taurus 685. It's a .357/.38 revolver. Decent enough for range time. Not hard to shoot and has a transfer bar firing system.

The eaa windicator is a nice pistol also. But it does not have a transfer bar firing system. Good night stand gun, but not for carry IMO.

Both guns were bought brand new for under $300 each.

[ZardozCZ]

I can credit Oldman's GP100 for my getting one. Like the 5" myself. It's a fun shooter and a keeper. I put Wilson FireSights on mine. Or is that Williams? Either way I can now hit what I'm aiming for as the sights are visible. Black on black was hard for my old eyes. Welcome to wheel gun fun!

[Garret7857]

4" 686P. Hands down favorite handgun. Shooting .38 is super soft and makes plinking fun, and hot .357 loads are fun to shoot out of it

[2in2out]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I've been thinking about a revolver for quite a while and like that option. I prefer the more traditional style guns, like the Blackhawk, too.

[Pat Cannon]

I've got a GP100 and an SP101 and they're both great, but I got them for carry guns. For a range fun gun I like Ghost's idea of a single action cowboy-style gun.

[Ghost]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I've been thinking about a revolver for quite a while and like that option. I prefer the more traditional style guns, like the Blackhawk, too.

I'm a big fan of multi caliber revolvers.
357/38/9mm Blackhawk
45C/45ACP Blackhawk
460mag/454 casull/45C S&W 460V

I added revolvers when I started shooting at Gander Lakeville so I could keep my brass. My only dislike is they are slow to reload but that saves me money.

[my1stpistol]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I've been thinking about a revolver for quite a while and like that option. I prefer the more traditional style guns, like the Blackhawk, too.

Sorry. Been away for a bit trying to shoot a turkey. This gun does intrest me as well but have not handled one. It will go on the list when I go looking more closely at them.