Revolver time

[TheBadGuy]

I have a debate. I have decided my next pistol will be revolver. I have personally owned my favorite all time revolver (Colt King Cobra w/ 8" barrel) and sold it foolishly several years ago. I don't really want to buy another of same gun so I have narrowed it down to two guns.

Either

A. This Taurus 44 Mag. w/ 12" barrel

http://www.framelocks.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/pix3810083501.jpg

I can get one of these right now for a steal in IMO

Or

B. A Colt Anaconda 44 Mag w/ 6" barrel
http://www.framelocks.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_pix3857419111.jpg

The Colt would cost me about $200 more and it would be for a gently used one. The Taurus would be NIB with scope mount and rings. What to do, What to do...... If it was two Semi-autos with such different styles, I would try to get both. But I really only need one 44 mag. What do you think?

[Guillermo]

The Anaconda will always be a Colt and worth $200 more in the long run. The Taurus would make a good user but too damn long for me. Why no love for the Smith 29? Oh, the King Cobra is a fine gun but I have always loved the Python and it is finer than the other two snakes mentioned.

[TheBadGuy]

Of the three (Python, King Cobra and Anaconda), I never much carried for the Python. It did cross my mind though. I think I will end up with the Anaconda, but damn, Just the novelty of a 12" barrel and like I said, the price is right. Thats what makes this such a hard choice. Couple that with the fact that I have this weird thing about used guns and can't find a Anaconda NIB for less than $900+, its rough

[SuperD]

Have you considered a S&W? I have a 629. It was one of the first handguns I bought and it is the shit, IMO.

[TheBadGuy]

I have ruled out S&W revolvers all together. I was arrested when I was a younster with one and I consider them to be bad luck for me :dammit:

[SuperD]

Bummer. You need to just get over that shit. :bashyou: :D:

[TheBadGuy]

:-D Close as I am going to get is a Dan Wesson

[Guillermo]

Damn, $900. Don't remember what I paid but its been about 10 years. The 12" barrel would get old after a while unless you paid the $200 tax and put a stock on it. Now that would be sweet but I would get the Colt. You might want a 6" barrel on the Colt. Just me but for me anything longer is a pain but I guess you are going to target shoot or hunt with it.

[Guillermo]

:-D Close as I am going to get is a Dan Wesson
Goot pistols but not too popular.

[TheBadGuy]

I had a Dan Wesson 22 revolver once that was a quality piece, but thats the extent of my experience with them. Their 1911s have my eye right now though and I am finding it hard to stick with the revolver plan the more and more I go to gunbroker.com

[TheBadGuy]

ust me but for me anything longer is a pain but I guess you are going to target shoot or hunt with it.

yeah, the most I will do is some target shooting with it. Possible home defense. Just wish I could find a new Anaconda for around $500 or so and I wouldn't have had to post this. But I think I would get the Taurus before I would drop $800+ on any revolver.

Let me check out some more gun auction sites, there may be a winner out there.

[Wolfgang]

I have ruled out S&W revolvers all together. I was arrested when I was a younster with one and I consider them to be bad luck for me :dammit:

Go for the Anaconda... If it was me I'd go for the Anaconda as well, that 12" Taurus doesn't really appeal to me, but so do few revolvers. I don't hunt either, so it would just be the big gun factor... which I really don't care for, because I like full-size, but not bulky semiautomatics. I'm well aware of a revolvers practicalness and realiablity though.

[borinquen]

only revolver i would get is this-s&w 625 in 45acp :punish: here's a 4 inch model.
http://www.handloads.com/images/S_W625.jpg

[Tinysd]

Too bad about the S&W jinx. I would love to get a 686. I have a 342 PD and a 629.

[Tinysd]

only revolver i would get is this-s&w 625 in 45acp :punish: here's a 4 inch model.
You do not like revolvers because they do not look cool when you shoot them sideways during drive by's!:doublefu: :poke:

[Guillermo]

Not really on topic but Korth makes a nice and very expensive revolver. Almost got one a time or two but never had all the money when I would see one. Try this link http://www.korthusa.com/

[JackBlades]

I have ruled out S&W revolvers all together. I was arrested when I was a younster with one and I consider them to be bad luck for me :dammit:

How "young" were ya? I was gonna suggest one of the 7-shot Smiths. A buddy has one and she's a sweetie. (the gun, not my bud)

[JackBlades]

Unless I missed something in this thread, did you specify DA?

The Ruger Vaquero is one hell of a sturdy wheelgun. Yeah, reloading is slow, but by your own admission it's just for fun and maybe nightstand use.......and CorBon makes some smokin hot .45 LC loads. SA sixguns are fun!

[Dylan]

Get a Smith! ;-) Preferably a 686 or the 29 if you're dead set on .44 mag

If not go with the Colt or maybe consider a Ruger? The quality is there with the Rugers and they're pretty affordable.

And I don't know about .44 mag as a home defense gun, it's almost a bit too much. You'll DEFINITELY have over penetration and the round will go through many walls. Also, touching off a .44 mag indoors without hearing protection will damage your hearing, maybe cause you to go deaf.

[TheBadGuy]

How "young" were ya?

15





Unless I missed something in this thread, did you specify DA?

I want the 44 mag to be D/A. A S/A Ruger in 357 is later on down the road




If not go with the Colt or maybe consider a Ruger?

I don't really care for the D/A Rugers too much nor any of their Semi-autos (except .22s)

I can see where the Anaconda can get more supporters than the Taurus, but I think there are some Taurus haters around here :-D I have owned a PT92, a PT99 and a little P-38 snubby from Taurus and I was happy with all three. So I may even look at their Raging Bull series. I don't consider their quality to be below par, I just think when it comes to designs, the Anaconda is ahead. But $200-$400+ ahead? That, I am not sure of

[Hawaiian]

I happen to like the Rugers very much.

[Guillermo]

Think of it this way. Would you rather buy a Boker auto or pay $$$ more for a Microtech? I have found that I am happy getting what I want regardles of the cost because in the end you are stuck with it until you trade it off for something you wanted in the first place. Get that damn Colt sir.

[TheBadGuy]

I am currently bidding on the Colt and plan to get it. BUT I do not feel like Taurus=Boker. More like Taurus=Protech and Colt=Microtech and some Protechs are as nice/nicer than some Mts. :-D

Anyway, the Colt will be mine and I am going to get one of those huge Taurus 12"ers in 17HMR
:love:

[Guillermo]

You are right but for many the name will stand the test of time. The first Taurus I had was a revolver and I thought that it was every bit as nice as a Smith but did not have the name. A new Bushmaster AR is as nice as a Colt AR but I still would rather have the Colt.

[wes]

Need we say anything more than "Raging Bull"?

That's pretty close to the cheesiest thing I've seen. Most likely will put me off from buying one of the Taurus guns.

Why not just put, "Check It Out ... It's Bigger Than Yours!"

[TheBadGuy]

Need we say anything more than "Raging Bull"?

:-D Hey, I like that one and I not in need of valadation to justify my purchases :poke: :D: I like the grips, barrel design, etc... The name is alittle lame and the markings, but thats about it. I got outbid on the Colt again with only 2 days to go. I will bid again but if I get outbid, here I come Taurus :kingkaxt:

[SuperD]

How are we going to be able to beat that S&W aversion out of you? :D:

[wes]

The name is alittle lame and the markings, but thats about it.



Can you really picture Korth or any other fine manufacturer putting something silly like that on the side?


The Korth revolver is the only choice for the most demanding shooter. Its outstanding construction and quality have set a new standard for this class of arm.

http://www.korthusa.com/images/revolver2.gif

Just say no.

[TheBadGuy]

I think the name Korth is pretty much just as silly as Raging Bull. I took a look at the Korth pistols and they do not appeal to me and I do not believe I even saw a 44 Mag model on their site

[wes]

TBG,
These are just my opinions. I'm not putting down your choice, just trying to offer better ones. To compliment your fine choices in knives (as I've said before), I think you should go with the best in firearms as well.

No harm intended.

Buy as you will. You just usually have awesome taste in the knives and guns you buy. I think you'd make a mistake in buying a second tier product.

Does it have to be double action? How about:

The 500 Linebaugh (http://www.gunblast.com/500Linebaugh.htm)

If you are going to hunt with it, I'm sure it would give you the most bang for the buck.

[TheBadGuy]

You just usually have awesome taste in the knives and guns you buy. I think you'd make a mistake in buying a second tier product.


Well said :cheers:

[TheBadGuy]

Well after being outbid a few times, I let the Anaconda go as well as the thought of a revolver for the time being. I went out to my hammock last week with my full sized HK. I caught a buzz and fondled that baby and when I came back in the house, I had my mind set on a compact USP. After doing some searching I found out that HK is doing away with its stainless models due to price to construct. So I went for a HK compact USP in 9mm stainless. I found a great deal from a distributor that sells wholesale to everyone and ordered one on Friday and should have it tomorrow. A separate thread with pictures will follow :punish:

[Matt Cucchiara]

You dont buy S&W's! No knives for you! Iam a huge Smith fan, and love .44's, have six total, three of them S&W's including a 1959 pinned and recessed...6", 5", 4" .44 Mags....
Matt

[TheBadGuy]

You dont buy S&W's! No knives for you!


HEY!!!!!! Lets not do something drastic here!!!!! ;-) I didn't say I didn't like S&W revolvers, I just said I had bad luck with one and prefer not to have jinx myself again :eek:

Lets not get crazy and threaten holding back on those sweet recurved beauties :dammit:

[Tinysd]

Matt,

The top .44 mag is the shit!!!:bow: Dirty Harry wants his gun back!

[Matt Cucchiara]

Jason, J/K buddy! :D:

Tiny, thanks! That one is my favorite...Was passed down from my grandfather to my dad to me.

[Xarathos]

I bought a S&W 686 with a 6" barrel new in 1986, and have owned it since. Hell I replaced the Goncalvo-Alves stocks with Hogue rubber mono grips before the factory did. I owned a Colt Combat Elite in .45 ACP. Colts are great guns, but not worth the price IMHO. Taurus makes great disposable quality guns. For my dollars S&W is the way to go.

[bart-1]

.44 mag is 50 years old this month!! :bow:

[Bonzo]

Mr. TheBadGuy,

I have a S&W model 19 with a 6" barrel in .357 which is a blast. I'm not a big revolver fan, but when your packing that kind of firepower, whats the big rush? Also got a snubnose .38 S&W I keep under my pillow.


Best regards,

Bonz

[Xarathos]

.44 mag is 50 years old this month!! :bow:

Hooray for Elmer Keith. ;-)

[BoerBoelGuy]

Nothing like a BIG BORE short barreled revolver to get my Juices flowing :wink: My 325PD in .45ACP and my Lew Horton 624 Special in .44
Enjoy.

Loandr.

[borinquen]

goddamn those are nice :eyes:

[BoerBoelGuy]

Thanks man...

[BoerBoelGuy]

Just like me (OR was that my coffee :-) 12OZ. LOADED Smith 342 in Ti-.38 spl. Barami hip grip, Tyler-T grip adapter, Tyler Trigger Shoe. IMHO the most reliable Punch for lb. out there. BUT a bear to shoot! (AND thats coming from a guy with a 6in 12 ga:-) Enjoy

Loandr.

[Harley Rider]

Dont think I posted this before. 642 with 135gr Gold Dot.

[BoerBoelGuy]

Cool gear Harley, Im doing the 135 thing myself as of lately and I like em. Sweet "Hakage"... as well sir, Big fan of the Sting.

Loandr.

[PIC]

VERY nice loandr!!!:purasangr love that .44!!:crossbone

Harley Rider I like you're "variety" pak there too!!:smokin:
:devil:

[Harley Rider]

Thanks for the kind words, I always have a HAK.....someplace!


Allen:TOB:

[tubtar]

Matt,

The top .44 mag is the shit!!!:bow: Dirty Harry wants his gun back!

Left hand........let's see the gun.



My.......that's a big one.

J.S.:punish: