Buy it for life, do it all .357?

[MrSmitty]

I have two S&W Model 66's, one 4" and one 2" and I love them both, but this one is my favorite.

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It's a Manurhin MR73, and yes it's well worn, but the surfaces of the metal are smooth as glass. IMHO it's one of the finest revolvers in the world. The adjustable trigger is amazing.

From Wikipedia:
"Every MR 73 is match grade accurate, shipped with its own factory test target fired at 25 m (27.3 yd). Averaging 15 rounds, no group over 20 mm (0.79 in) diameter with selected ammunition is allowed.

The MR 73 has an adjustable trigger weight in both double-action and single-action modes, a feature found in other high-end revolvers such as Korth and Janz. These adjustments do not alter the strength of the main spring, ensuring reliable primer ignition. This is due to the use of roller bearings in the trigger mechanism along with extensive hand fitting and polishing of components during assembly. The MR73 requires more than 12 hours of hand-fitting at the factory, making it about 50% more expensive than competing U.S.-manufactured brands.[3]"

Manurhin MR 73 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

That is one well loved gun!!! Honest wear on that!!

 

[WebSnyper]

One of the few guns I wish I had back was my SP101 snubbie in 357.

Also had a GP100 but it was a 6" stainless. If I got one again it would be 3 or 4".

Either one of those would do what I would need in a revolver.

 

[Biggredchev]

686 plus. 7 shot, long barrel, minimal kick,
Whacks flys at 15, rings steel at 100
To be fair though, ive never had a Ruger and this length isnt very concealable.

 

[White Squirrel]

GP100 4" barrel was my replacement for my 4" Dan Wesson that I gave to my daughter when she moved out on her own. Since you said "new production" I would go with the Ruger GP100. Nothing, though, could beat a Dan Wesson.

 

[Steve]

.357? What's not to love? I have an older model 60 snubbie that sleeps on my night stand when we are not traveling together. Of course, my 4" 686 whines a bit if I do not feed it on a regular basis. Seriously tho, choosing between a 686 and a Ruger GP 100 is a tough choice. But you can't go wrong with either one. Both are rock solid handguns and will last a lifetime. I have already planned to hand mine off to my grandsons when my time comes.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

I have had both GP100 and 686 in 6 inch, I liked them both but the GP is just a little bit less comfortable in my hand. As I have aged I now have a 686 in 4 inch and a 60-10 which gets more time in the sun than any of my center fire revolvers. For fun guns I am all .22 revolvers now at 75 and a weak grip.
Either of the GP100 or a 686 will searve your purpose well, shoot them both then decide. Good luck the hunt is fun.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I've gotta be honest. I love them both. They're not the same, but both are classics. I do have a 19 that I love too, and I'd feel properly gunned up with any of the three. 686, 19, gp100. Your choice.

 

[DadSmith]

Always wanted the 7” version

Magnums need 6-8" barrels to get their full velocity anything less you lose velocity and anything over 8" you don't gain much more velocity.

 

[DadSmith]

GP100 4" barrel was my replacement for my 4" Dan Wesson that I gave to my daughter when she moved out on her own. Since you said "new production" I would go with the Ruger GP100. Nothing, though, could beat a Dan Wesson.

DW doesn't produce revolvers anymore?

 

[JEBland]

DW doesn't produce revolvers anymore?

Dan Wesson Revolver Page:
"No products were found matching your selection."

It appears not. Unfortunate. I was hoping to get a 6/8" DW for woods carry and general "cowboy" things.

 

[84VETTE]

DW doesn't produce revolvers anymore?

The Model 715 was on the discontinued tab on the Dan Wesson website the last time i looked.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I'd like a S&W Model M&P R8 or the S&W Model 327 TRR8 if I could choose

 

[raptrbreth]

I miss the Ruger Security Six I traded away.

 

[MrSmitty]

My Security Six, love it!!

 

[92FSTech]

I have a number of .357s. If I could only have one, it would be my 3" barreled SP101. It's built solid enough to last forever, enough sight radius to be accurate at distance, and heavy enough to comfortably shoot all day even with hot magnum loads, yet short and light enough to easily carry and conceal.

 

[88E30M50]

I have a number of .357s. If I could only have one, it would be my 3" barreled SP101. It's built solid enough to last forever, enough sight radius to be accurate at distance, and heavy enough to comfortably shoot all day even with hot magnum loads, yet short and light enough to easily carry and conceal.

Sounds like the perfect combination

 

[92FSTech]

It's as perfect as I've found so far. A buddy has a 3" S&W model 60 that I kind of covet, but my SP101 cost a lot less and does the same thing. The 101 has accompanied me on numerous backpacking trips and I've never been bothered by the weight or felt undergunned (so long as we're not in Grizzly country). I just got back from a 4 day hike in WV and it was on my hip the whole time.

 

[Ark]

I have a number of .357s. If I could only have one, it would be my 3" barreled SP101. It's built solid enough to last forever, enough sight radius to be accurate at distance, and heavy enough to comfortably shoot all day even with hot magnum loads, yet short and light enough to easily carry and conceal.

That 5 round business is a dealbreaker to me in a revolver that size.

 

[Tombs]

I'd go for a 5" S&W 627.

 

[RevolverGuy75]

My stainless GP 100 4” is sort of my “end of the world as we know it” handgun.....with my Blackhawk .357 (4 5/8”) being a close second. Big Ruger fan.