I've got an Alaskan. I have small hands, but recently installed a walnut grip by Badger. I sanded the pointy parts away, so my fingers can go where they want. If the roads dry out around here, I'll take it shooting shortly...I think it will work OK.
I also have a J-frame 357, which shoots nice but always seems a bit small.
My next gun will be a medium frame revolver...maybe a S&W Model 10 (it seems to me to be a classic in a minimalistic sort of way - everything you NEED in a self-defense gun, and nothing more), or maybe a GP100 with a 4 inch barrel.
The Alaskan seems to handle a bit heavy (sluggish?) in pointing to me...OK for a 44 mag, but not needed for a 357. How does a GP100 compare for handling with an Alaskan? Any thoughts? FWIW, I like the Alaskan's trigger, and I know a GP100 could shoot 357s forever without a hiccup, so it is a serious contender. My wallet won't let me buy again until this winter anyways.
I also have a J-frame 357, which shoots nice but always seems a bit small.
My next gun will be a medium frame revolver...maybe a S&W Model 10 (it seems to me to be a classic in a minimalistic sort of way - everything you NEED in a self-defense gun, and nothing more), or maybe a GP100 with a 4 inch barrel.
The Alaskan seems to handle a bit heavy (sluggish?) in pointing to me...OK for a 44 mag, but not needed for a 357. How does a GP100 compare for handling with an Alaskan? Any thoughts? FWIW, I like the Alaskan's trigger, and I know a GP100 could shoot 357s forever without a hiccup, so it is a serious contender. My wallet won't let me buy again until this winter anyways.