I feel the need to own a wheel gun. After research I want a 3” barrel .357 and have narrowed it down to 3 very different revolvers and would like to hear comments — preferably from those who have experience with these pistols. Will most likely be a range fun gun but may want to carry on special occasions (currently CC either a CZ PCR or Sig P365 and rarely my 1911). Will likely mostly shoot 38 special & +P but will want it to handle .357 loads with reasonable accuracy.
So here are my thought:
Colt King Cobra 3”, (can be found for around $800 if one looks carefully—but what does the future hold for Colt CZ group, will these continue to be made?). Fits my hand well, feels good and the trigger is very smooth. Not too small or large and feels like it would handle a magnum load pretty well but have not had the opportunity to shoot one.
S&W 19-9 Comp Carry PC 3” (a little more $, have seen these go for around $900-1000 on GB, a half pound heavier than the Colt and trigger not as sweet). Little doubt this will handle magnum loads ok, wanting a stainless revolver but the alternative (combat magnum) is a bit over budget.
Ruger Sp101 3” (down to 5 shots, not as nice trigger as the other wheel guns but considerably less $$, 1 oz lighter than the Colt, built tough, and lots of aftermarket goodies available). These are the most available and least expensive by $200-300. Trigger can be smoothed out from what I hear (or put 1000 rounds or so down range). Holsters, speed loaders, etc probably the easiest to find at fair prices.
So, lets hear it peoples!
So here are my thought:
Colt King Cobra 3”, (can be found for around $800 if one looks carefully—but what does the future hold for Colt CZ group, will these continue to be made?). Fits my hand well, feels good and the trigger is very smooth. Not too small or large and feels like it would handle a magnum load pretty well but have not had the opportunity to shoot one.
S&W 19-9 Comp Carry PC 3” (a little more $, have seen these go for around $900-1000 on GB, a half pound heavier than the Colt and trigger not as sweet). Little doubt this will handle magnum loads ok, wanting a stainless revolver but the alternative (combat magnum) is a bit over budget.
Ruger Sp101 3” (down to 5 shots, not as nice trigger as the other wheel guns but considerably less $$, 1 oz lighter than the Colt, built tough, and lots of aftermarket goodies available). These are the most available and least expensive by $200-300. Trigger can be smoothed out from what I hear (or put 1000 rounds or so down range). Holsters, speed loaders, etc probably the easiest to find at fair prices.
So, lets hear it peoples!
