Hey guys I need some help deciding on a revolver. I'm looking for one I can have fun shooting with, and not worrying about it tearing up, I won't be handloading, just factory. I know generally what I'm looking for. New, not used. Stainless, wood grips, No more than 5 inches barrel length. I like double action but really think I'd like to take a chance on a single action because I love the look of them. It will be either in 357 or 45 colt. I myself prefer larger calibers (over 40) because I just think they're cool as hell.
I can't decide to go with a Ruger or Smith. I'm a Smith guy, but I like Rugers a lot in terms of their solid builds and revolvers. But I have a major soft spot for Smiths too. I like that Smiths are forged, but the Rugers I've handled/owned have seemed very very solid so I wouldn't worry as much about it. I really don't like the locks on new Smiths, I haven't yet owned a new Smith so can't speak to their quality, but some I've seen look nice enough.
So help me decide guys. I really want a tough, good revolver I can have fun shooting with, use a nightstand gun, and also just have fun cleaning and showing it off. I'd go with a good 357, but I'm more drawn to higher calibers like 44 spl or 45 colt or maybe 44 mag in the right gun.
Specific guns I'm considering are the S&W 686 Plus Talo 3", S&W 629 Talo 3" 44 mag, the Ruger Vaquero in 45 colt 4". These 3 are pretty much the ones I like. Frankly from what I've seen from a distance, the Ruger looks better made to me I am really drawn to the Vaquero stainless, that's a beautiful gun. Maybe I should just stop the second guessing and get it already. If I saw a nice S&W 629 new, I'd be hard pressed not to get it, I really love Smiths, but a little scared of a new one given the quality issues I've heard about. Help me decide lol.
I can't decide to go with a Ruger or Smith. I'm a Smith guy, but I like Rugers a lot in terms of their solid builds and revolvers. But I have a major soft spot for Smiths too. I like that Smiths are forged, but the Rugers I've handled/owned have seemed very very solid so I wouldn't worry as much about it. I really don't like the locks on new Smiths, I haven't yet owned a new Smith so can't speak to their quality, but some I've seen look nice enough.
So help me decide guys. I really want a tough, good revolver I can have fun shooting with, use a nightstand gun, and also just have fun cleaning and showing it off. I'd go with a good 357, but I'm more drawn to higher calibers like 44 spl or 45 colt or maybe 44 mag in the right gun.
Specific guns I'm considering are the S&W 686 Plus Talo 3", S&W 629 Talo 3" 44 mag, the Ruger Vaquero in 45 colt 4". These 3 are pretty much the ones I like. Frankly from what I've seen from a distance, the Ruger looks better made to me I am really drawn to the Vaquero stainless, that's a beautiful gun. Maybe I should just stop the second guessing and get it already. If I saw a nice S&W 629 new, I'd be hard pressed not to get it, I really love Smiths, but a little scared of a new one given the quality issues I've heard about. Help me decide lol.