Buy a new 357 Magnum (Which would you buy?)

[WNC2500]

Wheelguns are probably my favorite pistols. If you are purchasing a new 357 Magnum to use, not for your collection, which would you buy?

I put some options down below from either guns I have seen on here, but also from videos I have watched on 357 pistols. If you vote, tell me what you voted on, and why that gun is your choice.

Hunttalkers have so much knowledge and I value it, so thanks in advance!!

S&W 686
Colt Python
Colt Grizzly
Ruger GP100
Ruger SP101
Colt King Cobra
Ruger Blackhawk 357

 

[jimh406]

I think you need to define "use".

If I could only pick one, I'd go with a 4.25 Ruger SP101. It's light but 4.25 has good velocity. Otherwise, I'd go S&W because their triggers are very easy to lighten. Note: Rugers are ok to lighten, but not quite as easy.

It's probably easier to get a good holster for a S&W. That should be considered.

 

[TN2shot07]

What’s your intended purpose? I had one of the air weights for a long time, I carried it quite a bit but always with 38s. It wasn’t fun to shoot.

I voted for the s&w but I’d specifically like to check out one of the mountain versions. Can never go wrong with an sp101 either…

 

[MTLabrador]

I have an old GP100 6” I’ve been packing around the mountains since I was 16, and a 3” 686. I really like both. The Ruger in a 4” stainless would might be tough to beat.

 

[thomas89]

Man this Colt Python I bought sure is fun to shoot. Admittedly don’t get out to shoot enough but when I do it’s a really good time.

 

[Hammsolo]

I had a Colt Anaconda and wish I could get it back. The Grizzly looks badass if you’re looking for Griz protection or hunting.

 

[TrapperJ]

Not a huge 357 kinda guy im more a 45 colt or 44 mag but a colt python 357 would be my pick along with a cigar and some cool glasses... these deer aint gonna know what hit them

 

[WNC2500]

All of the uses entail taking with me while hunting, hiking, self defense.

I own a 6inch stainless GP100 that has only been shot about 20 times and I want to replace it. This will be the only 357 that I own. Nothing at all wrong with w the GP100 but I like the 4.25 inch size

 

[fishing4sanity]

I picked the S&W. It's probably more like picking a good pair of boots though, there are lots of good choices, but it comes down to personal 'fit' and preference. I haven't shot any of the Colts, but a few of the Rugers and S&W. For me the S&W just had a fit & feel I preferred.