Which of these two ?

[Jonnin]

Its hard to pick between those but I would prefer the 1911.  We had an SP and prefer the GP by a wide margin; the gp felt better with larger grips and holds one more so less reloading, more shooting.   Now if it were between the 1911 and a GP... just depends on if you want a revolver or an auto.   But the auto still wins (slightly) because even the GP has some recoil with 357s,  the 1911 is tame and more suited to long range sessions.  And cocking the revolver for aimed shots gets old, while the auto is ready to go.  But I say that as a guy that empties 2 boxes at a time :)

Edited September 14, 2014 by Jonnin

[Jonnin]

All the ballyhoo around the U.S. Army changing from .38 to .45 had to do with the .38 S&W  and .38 Colt guns. Both rounds were anemic and not very effective. The army also didn't go direct to the 1911 platform It reissued old cavalry Colt Army Model revolvers. The modern .38 Special is a totally different round (especially in +P) and is an effective round.

 

truth. The 38 s&w is about like a 380.   It will kill you, but its not a powerhouse.

[three5seven]

Another vote to take a look at a GP100 for all of the same reasons.  

Edited September 15, 2014 by three5seven

[K191145]

Go big or go home, Ruger SRH in 454, if you are gona spend that kind of money.

 

That's one gun on my wish list although it's not the most practical choice in a firearm unless you are a handgun hunter, or take alot of hikes in moose and griz country. I always like the Super Redhawk, it's one bad azz looking revolver and indestructable. :)