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.
They have most of the "look" of the original Pythons, but I do not believe it's the same lock work or fitting...Still, they ARE nice!
I picked up one the the "new" King Cobra's and it's not bad, it's smaller in Frame/stature than the Python or other full sized .357 Revolvers, I'll call it a "mid-sized" .357...shoots well enough, I keep it (and a few others) for a House Guns...Persons with smaller statures/hands might find it more comfortable, easier to manage....Seems to me Taurus and Rossi make revolvers of the same size.
Checking with Sports South (major dealer wholesaler) there seems to be a very good selection of both Colt and Kimber Revolvers in stock...they aren't exactly cheap, but what worth a shit anymore is? If you want a specific barrel length, material, action, and grip your Dealer should be able to order one the way YOU want it and have it in a couple days.
The Colt Kodiak's look interesting and are full sized.
The Colt Kodiak's look interesting and are full sized.
The internal mechanism is completely different. Some would claim superior to the original but tgere are MIM parts involved. The new Pythons are not as prone to going out of time however.
All in all the new Pythons are very nice guns however one looks at it.
C3D
.338 Win Mag
The best and only revolver you should buy today is the Glock.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I also feel the need for a new revolver. My collection consists of a S&W 649 (no longer in production), a 6-inch 686 and a Ruger Vaquero Bisley. All really good guns and haven't experienced any issues so far. Both S&W's have the dreaded "Hillary Hole" but I've never used it and it hasn't given me any problems. Maybe I'm just lucky. A local shop by me had the Ruger GP101 that I was salivating over for a while but it got snatched up before I could convince myself to get it. Part of me wants to get a simple .22 (Maybe the Ruger Wrangler) just to plink.
Beerman
6.5 Creedmoor
If you get a .22 revolver, get the Super Wrangler. Better sights, and two cylinders. That gun is a laser beam shooter. Ridiculously accurate for a very inexpensive revolver. Solid, reliable, and more fun than most people would believe a .22 can be. Shoot some Aguila Colibri through it and you’ll have to buy a second one so your other hand doesn’t get jealous! .22WMR rounds are extremely satisfying run through the Super Wrangler, also.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Really good to know! I was contemplating a Super Wrangler. I may just have to take the plunge now.
The Wranglers are really nice Revolvers, my only complaint is capacity: six shots and a slow reload becomes anticlimactic when you're used to popping off ten then swapping a magazine...The Wranglers are a fraction of the price of the Super Single Six.
Even more economical are the Heritage Revolvers; lots of options with them, and they're not that bad, but I doubt they'll hold up as well as the Ruger....'course just how hard is .22 really on them?
BTW: .22 Magnum is no pussy!
Beerman
6.5 Creedmoor
You won’t regret anything about buying one, except not buying one sooner.
S&W Fan
.475 A&M Magnum
KVN
.177 BB
Revolvers are my favorite. I have a Wrangler (not the Super) and with sub-sonic rounds it is a great up close varmit tool. The Ruger I have is an SP 101 3" as they say it is built like a tank. Bought that when I realized the increase in value of my Colt Magnum Carry. The new Pythons are nice but the rear sights are not. Wilsom Combat replacements solved that problem. One of my earliest revolvers is a Taurus 85. Got lucky because it is one of the better ones. With a Crimson Trace laser grip it hits two inches off the dot at 7 yards. Have several others, they come and go. One big regret was selling a S&W 686 6" stainless with the silhouette rear sights. There is no wrong choice!