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[gregintenn]

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[wjh2657]

Over the years I have owned a lot of .357 Magnums.

In the past: (all 6" and 4" barrels)

Ruger Blackhawk

Ruger Security Six

S&W 27 and 627

S&W 19

S&W 66

S&W 686

Currently:

(all snubbies)

S&W 686

S&W 60

S&W 640

These days my only interest in handguns is for defense only, hence short barrels.

The snubbies (S&W 60, S&W 640 and Ruger SP101) are not really working .357 magnums for me. The recoil is a bear and their accuracy just isn't up to snuff for General Pistolero stuff. It is more than enough for SD but not for general work. I really think of my .357 snubbies as platforms for really hot .38 +P cartridges.

If I were to pick a .357 for really extended and frequent use I would go for a S&W 686 or a Ruger GP100 in a 4" barrel. It would depend on price and condition for me to decide which one to pick up. Both are fine and serviceable "yeoman" .357 revolvers. My Ruger Security Six was the equal of the S&W 19 and 66 in all ways and I would fully expect the GP100 to compare to the S&W 686.

Edited January 22, 2011 by wjh2657