[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Finest Current Production Revolver? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 6/25/2017 12:49:37 PM EDT
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Pythons have been out of production for a long time. And they command a steep price usually.
If today, you wanted to get the next best thing. Who makes the best current mass produced, or semi mass produced revolver chambered for .357 or .44 Mag? Edited: no custom shops. I'm talking about a mass produced, with some craftsmanship thrown in, kind of pistol. |
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It is not "currently" in production but the Smith 327 Nightguard.
https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/archive-model-327-night-guard Currently, this. https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/performance-center-model-627-1 Or This https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-69-combat-magnum |
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I don't own one and I am a colt snob but I would guess the best current priced revolver being made that is under 2 grand would be a Dan Wesson 715. The makers of that revolver understand the importance of the tight lock up where the cylinder meets the forcing cone this increases the odds of all cylinders being accurate. It is usually one of the few revolvers out there you can suppress as the cylinder gap and forcing cone do not allow the gasses to escape.
I rather shoot an auto than a revolver with a 2 piece barrel. |
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I have a current production S&W 617 that really is very nice. I hate the lock but I made a one time exception because I have no intention of using it defensively and I wanted the 10 shot cylinder.
If I had to buy a new .357 magnum today I'd probably go with Ruger. I like Smith revolvers but they insist on ruining most of them with ugly holes and non-traditional barrels. |
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I don't own one and I am a colt snob but I would guess the best current priced revolver being made that is under 2 grand would be a Dan Wesson 715. The makers of that revolver understand the importance of the tight lock up where the cylinder meets the forcing cone this increases the odds of all cylinders being accurate. It is usually one of the few revolvers out there you can suppress as the cylinder gap and forcing cone do not allow the gasses to escape. I rather shoot an auto than a revolver with a 2 piece barrel. I havent handled a current production model, but they are well reviewed. |
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Korth S&W PC guns Dan Wesson I don't care for Non-PC S&Ws or Rugers. Historically, I was never a fan of Ruger based upon their looks. I finally bought a Redhawk in .44mag, and my opinion has turned 180 degrees. I now appreciate and love Ruger revolvers. |
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Yep. I have an old Monson one that i bought in about 1981. I havent handled a current production model, but they are well reviewed. Quoted:
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I don't own one and I am a colt snob but I would guess the best current priced revolver being made that is under 2 grand would be a Dan Wesson 715. The makers of that revolver understand the importance of the tight lock up where the cylinder meets the forcing cone this increases the odds of all cylinders being accurate. It is usually one of the few revolvers out there you can suppress as the cylinder gap and forcing cone do not allow the gasses to escape. I rather shoot an auto than a revolver with a 2 piece barrel. I havent handled a current production model, but they are well reviewed. |
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I was going to mention the S&W PC revolvers as high up there, and a great value for semi-limited production guns. Historically, I was never a fan of Ruger based upon their looks. I finally bought a Redhawk in .44mag, and my opinion has turned 180 degrees. I now appreciate and love Ruger revolvers. |
| Fine, if you don't like Freedom Arms then I say Magnum Research BFR for single action. Half the cost of the Freedom Arms revolvers. Each manufacture is having their own quality issues with revolvers. You will not get the quality that you desire from production guns. A friend bought a SW929 from the PC. The trigger on it was horrible. Worse than my Rugers. |
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Fine, if you don't like Freedom Arms then I say Magnum Research BFR for single action. Half the cost of the Freedom Arms revolvers. Each manufacture is having their own quality issues with revolvers. You will not get the quality that you desire from production guns. A friend bought a SW929 from the PC. The trigger on it was horrible. Worse than my Rugers. |
I've never had the pleasure of handling one, but, Korth revolvers are supposedly as good as the best, factory tuned Colt Pythons. They are current production revolvers. But, you can probably get a NIB Colt Python cheaper than a Korth. I've seen some NIB (old stock) Colt Pythons on Gunbroker for about $4,000. Korth Combat .357 revolvers run around $5,000.00 and up depending on model and finish.
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I don't own one and I am a colt snob but I would guess the best current priced revolver being made that is under 2 grand would be a Dan Wesson 715. The makers of that revolver understand the importance of the tight lock up where the cylinder meets the forcing cone this increases the odds of all cylinders being accurate. It is usually one of the few revolvers out there you can suppress as the cylinder gap and forcing cone do not allow the gasses to escape. I rather shoot an auto than a revolver with a 2 piece barrel. At the point where gas can not escape cylinder won't move. |
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Nothing at all but they aren't any better than S&W or Ruger and aren't nearly as good as those from Freedom Arms. Quoted:
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What don't you like about DW? |
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I'm allergic to the current crop of Smiths, and I've never tried any of the others. Quoted:
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What don't you like about DW? |
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The only S&W revolver I currently own, a Performance Center 625-8 is smooth as silk in DA, has an incredible SA trigger and is exceedingly accurate but the lockup could be better. Quoted:
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What don't you like about DW? For the kind of price they command, at least here, they need to step up their QC. |