oc shooter
.223 Rem
been thinking of a Kimber revolver anyone here have any thoughts
thinking of a new revolver
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thegatman
.308 Win
What caliber?
oc shooter
.223 Rem
357
It pains me to say as I like them but I would avoid new manufacture S&W revolvers. Both the ones I got had to go back for service right out of the box and one of em I had to send back a second time. Probably better off with a Ruger.
Taurus has been noted for much improved quality lately.
Are you wanting a carry gun or a range gun?
Taurus has been noted for much improved quality lately.
Are you wanting a carry gun or a range gun?
oc shooter
.223 Rem
let's see i have an older 686 smith without the safety thing and the firering pin on the hammer great gun except it has a 6" barrel looking for something in the 3 to 4" range Ruger is out of the question had a gp 100 way too clunky for me reliable s most Rugers are but they never seem to live up to the hype considering a colt but a little leery about there quality taurus meh so Kimber is on my radar I've had a few of there 1911's and all gave great service also 1 rifle none of the gun shops in my area has any in stock so i thought i'd ask the guys on the forum
Go with a S&W Performance Center revolver the 8 shot 357 the model 657. https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-170133
I bought one in 2023 or 24 (can’t remember), I got the 5 inch model and it is great.
I bought one in 2023 or 24 (can’t remember), I got the 5 inch model and it is great.
4 paws
.40 S&W
Agreed, have heard nothing but complaints as of late regarding S&W quality.
The model @dsdmmat suggested above would be a great option however given your parameters I would try to hunt down a somewhat older production 586 L-Comp. It is a 7 shot L Frame in a matte blue finish and a 3" ported barrel. A Performance Center model It was introduced in 2000 and has been in low rate continous production since. I'd reckon any production pre-pandemic is probably good.
I have a new production L-Comp which had to go straight back to S&W right out of the box for clicking instead of banging and it has recently had to go back again for the same issue. However in the interval between I found the L-Comp to be a fun and versatile revolver. It was compact enough to conceal very well yet had enough mass to tame full house .357 loads down to a comfortable level of recoil where the large barrel port gave good service in keeping the muzzle down. I also found it extremely accurate.
I am hoping S&W can get back to me in a permanently good working order as I enjoyed shooting it a great deal when it was functioning.
In fact it would probably become my favorite handgun in my collection.
Also look at the 3" Colt Python. The new Pythons, after initial teething issues, seem to have established a solid track record for quality and reliability. They are certainly beautiful guns. The Kimber revolvers also have a good track record and a strong following and there are a few 3"- 6 shot models.
I have picked up several S&W revolvers in the past 4 years, the 610 in 4” ( the only non performance center revolver), a 625, 627 and 929 and have had no issues with any of them. Maybe I got lucky but I suspect the PC models go through a little more QC than the standard models. I have 7S&W revolvers only 3 are from the 90s and all stainless steel have not had an issue with any of them.
The only revolvers I have ever had an issue with were made by Taurus, I had both a 607 and 608 in 357 (circa 1997) and they would not stay in time, shaving lead at the forcing cone. Those two examples soured me to the manufacturer for ever.
I have several Kimber 1911s and toured the Kimber manufacturing plant in Clackamus, OR before they moved the manufacturing to NY. I wouldn’t shy away from anything they make.
I have Dan Wesson and Colt revolvers as well. The Dan Wesson 715 is tge most accurate revolver I have ever shot. They can be found on Gun Broker, you will pay a premium for them, for good reason.
The only revolvers I have ever had an issue with were made by Taurus, I had both a 607 and 608 in 357 (circa 1997) and they would not stay in time, shaving lead at the forcing cone. Those two examples soured me to the manufacturer for ever.
I have several Kimber 1911s and toured the Kimber manufacturing plant in Clackamus, OR before they moved the manufacturing to NY. I wouldn’t shy away from anything they make.
I have Dan Wesson and Colt revolvers as well. The Dan Wesson 715 is tge most accurate revolver I have ever shot. They can be found on Gun Broker, you will pay a premium for them, for good reason.
I wish I have had your luck. However if my L-Comp comes back to me in a proper functioning state I will still be glad to have it.
I have the K6R which is DAO, but with minimal practice your can stack it...I had the opportunity to shoot the same Kimber in SA/DA and was more accurate (for me) being able to cock the hammer and drop it with a 3~4 pound trigger break.
The Hammerless one is smoother around the edges and won't snag pulling it from a pocket, it's a heavy duty revolver in .357Mag and while not uncomfortable, it is a hand full much like the Ruger GP101 Snub-nose.
Speaking of Rugers, their LCR is .38+p and super super light, carries much lighter and easier than the GP101....Typically Ruger builds Brick shit houses that while not always aesthetically pleasing, are as solid as a sledgehammer.
Tinman
.308 Win
I have 2 Kimber revolvers in .357. One is with the hammer and 1 is without. both are excellent revolvers.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
A dealer just told yesterday that he had a new Python ( blued version) with a $100 Colt rebate soon to expire. It was very difficult to ignore him.
The bluing on those new Pythons is outstanding.