Looking to get my first revolver.

Posted by Sufficient-Appeal503@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 22 comments

Looking for a 6 inch preferably with wood grips for under 800$
Not huge on revolvers but I gotta have one to complete the collection gotta have one of everything. Looking for something in .357 or .44
Or do I just keep setting money aside and cry once about buying a Colt Python to start and likely finish my revolver collection?

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secret_alpaca@reddit

SW 686

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Sandman_LA@reddit

Yes, this is the way.

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ASnakeNamedNate@reddit

Under $800 new is a rough spot for a 6” revolver. You can always hunt for used buf under $800 you’re looking at either Taurus (which are more beaters than collection pieces, and some trash them pretty hard), single actions (okay if you want a western-movie style revolver), or snub noses.

So if you want something like a Python just save for the Python.

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ServoIIV@reddit

Look at used Smith and Wesson revolvers. A good condition Model 28 should be in your price range. The Model 28 is a 357 Magnum built on a 44 Magnum frame. They're really nice shooting guns, and 357 is a little cheaper to shoot than 44 Magnum.

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Legal-Management6969@reddit

The Python is awesome... The Blackhawk is classic..

The real question is... Single or double action?.. are we trying to complete a collection of different types? .... If so... You NEED a single action army in my opinion even if its just a little ol' .22 LR...

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wildjabali@reddit

Blackhawk in 357 is such an underrated gun

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ohnolagman@reddit

I have all three of major brands. Colt Python Colt Anaconda Colt Kodiak SW 686+ SW 586 GP100

If I were to only keep one it would be the python with the 686+ very close behind. The Ruger is my least favorite. The anaconda is a 1992 so not familiar with the new models.

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