...thanks Wildcatter...I am now leaning toward this baby...I think Hichkok45 ranted and raved about this baby...is ammo pricey and is it available readily?wildcatter wrote:It is not just pretty Anthony, the "P" word is PRACTICAL!!!! Like I tried to convey, it is capable of accuracy that can't be matched by many!!! You have your choice of 38 special, which will equal or exceed 9mm power, and much more accurate. Or you have the option of trying some heavy 180 grain hunting loads, to some 125 grain screaming zombie slayer loads!!! But for a first handgun to learn to really hit "ANYTHING" you aim at this is would be my first choice, if you want smaller a 4" in the same thing. But make no mistake, there is no Glock made that will drop pop cans every shot out past 50 yards, this will!!! Everyone should have at least on 38/357 in their collection, it's the most basic all round useable handgun of all time!!amythntr wrote:....now that sure is a purdy lookin firearm!Waif wrote: Boy, there's a topic I like to argue, but not your question....
If available to try out, check into a Ruger GP 100 in .357 model 1707 in stainless with a six inch barrel. A tough piece that follows the redhawk line a bit.
It's weight negates most of a .38 spcl's recoil when fed .38spcl's and the .357 mag. offers plenty of punch for wet work.
Should you find yourself liberated it would work for deer at archery range with practice. A scope and more practice might extend your range,but would be a scoped revolver, a personal choice of the user in the end...
I like it open sighted but only my opinion.
The stock grips on the GP are dog turd type but fit a lot of different hands and soak up recoil.
Aftermarket grips and a front site are easy enough if change is desired as well as not having challenges in some holsters like my five inch, though custom ain't the worst thing...
Anthony
The other thing is like I said I mostly shoot heavy 45 Colt, 454, and 480/475 loads in single actions, or my 460 in the encore, but I don't care how much of a natural anyone is, starting out with one of these guns is a sure fire way to assure you never learn to be efficient, and guaranteed to build many bad habits that will latter be all but impossible to break!!!! But if you want big and bad,,,, just go here but you better hang on! In other words you can forget a goal of this without some smaller baby steps!!
....should have gotten 3 permits when I made the decision on permits....however cost wise that would have been out of the question...
....thanks for your detailed input, much appreciated!
Anthony
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