elkduds
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It goes to 7.
Sure, there are better brands than Taurus. 7 round capacity is worth having.
Sure, there are better brands than Taurus. 7 round capacity is worth having.
Buy a new 357 Magnum (Which would you buy?)
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Dan O
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Years ago, a Mt game warden was releasing a grizzly from a cylinder trap that was in the back of his truck. Upon release the bear turned around and shook the trap thus causing the warden to fall to the ground. The bear attacked and chewed his leg briefly while the warden fired 6 rounds into the head of the bear killing it. I believe they were 158 grain HP's. So it will work but there are better choices of calibers and bullet design.
So my main concern is that I might be in grizzly country hunting elk this fall. I already own an LCR .357 mag and a Super Redhawk 44 with a 9 1/2" barrel .Obviously I'm not going to carry that around with me. So that led me down the path of the GP100 in .357. I really like the idea of having 7 shots.
noharleyyet
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WNC2500
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WNC2500
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So I agreed with 19.5% of you and made a purchase
noharleyyet
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Pics when u can, congrats!
HandgunHunter
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buffybr
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MY first centerfire pistol was a Ruger Balckhawk 6 1/2" .357 that I bought when I was still in the Army, stationed at Ft Sill, Oklahoma. I also bought a military model 1911 .45 while I was there, as I could draw and shoot a 50 round box of .45s every day at the range there. As an Intelligence Officer in Vietnam that was the only weapon that I was issued there (but I also carried a non-issued M-16). I carried one of those pistols for a number of years until I bought my first Ruger SBH .44 magnum.
I remember one time in the mid '70s, a friend and I were fishing on a creek in NW Montana. We were both carrying a pistol, and at our lunch break we shot some saucer size rocks. His .357 would break the rocks into several pieces while my .44 would turn the rocks into gravel.
25+ years ago I bought a 6" S&W Model 686. It's been years since I shot my Ruger .357, but I now shoot my S&W 686 every week with .38 Spl loads at steel.
About 5 years ago I bought a 4" S&W Model 626 .44 magnum. It has become my primary "in the Woods" carry pistol. I also shoot it every week at steel with .44 Spl loads.
I remember one time in the mid '70s, a friend and I were fishing on a creek in NW Montana. We were both carrying a pistol, and at our lunch break we shot some saucer size rocks. His .357 would break the rocks into several pieces while my .44 would turn the rocks into gravel.
25+ years ago I bought a 6" S&W Model 686. It's been years since I shot my Ruger .357, but I now shoot my S&W 686 every week with .38 Spl loads at steel.
About 5 years ago I bought a 4" S&W Model 626 .44 magnum. It has become my primary "in the Woods" carry pistol. I also shoot it every week at steel with .44 Spl loads.
WNC2500
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So, I appreciate all the advice, support, and encouragement on getting the 357. After purchasing and shooting the Colt Kodiak (44 Magnum), I was leaning toward the Python.
I have held off and saved for months and found a great deal on a new one.
I may end up getting different grips.
Now one of you guys just need to purchase my very lightly used GP100
I have held off and saved for months and found a great deal on a new one.
I may end up getting different grips.
Now one of you guys just need to purchase my very lightly used GP100
Smart to go with the 4”! Sweet new pistol!
WNC2500
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Really looking forward to shooting it in a few weeks. The 4" will be nice.
noharleyyet
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I'll install the rubber grips for shooting,
Wyoming270
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For woods ruger blackhawk. For non woods kimber k6s.
