Decisions decisions

[Guest benchpresspower]

OK, looking to get a new revolver in the coming year some time. I have a .38 Special snub nose but was looking at a larger model, not sure if I should go with the;

.45 Long Colt

.44 Magnum

or .357 Magnum

Opinions and advice greatly appreciated..

[my82cam]

if you want a single action i would go with the 45 long colt! but if you want a hunting or carry double action i would go with the 44 mag!

[Guest cjr]

I really enjoy the .460 S&W. Its expensive to shoot but,its a 3 in 1..44,.454 and .460 I have only shot the .460 round.

The .357 would be a great choice,2 for 1 on it and you probobly already have a few .38 rounds

[Guest Rugerman]

I am a caliber consolidater. I say get the .357 so you can use the same rounds for both of your revolvers. Are you looking for a single or double action?

[I_Like_Pie]

Yup...you need a .357

If you reload you can cheaply go larger, but it IS nice being able to shoot .38 in both of your guns. There are some VERY nice full size .357s on the market these days.

[Guest krater]

OK, looking to get a new revolver in the coming year some time. I have a .38 Special snub nose but was looking at a larger model, not sure if I should go with the;

.45 Long Colt

.44 Magnum

or .357 Magnum

Opinions and advice greatly appreciated..

Agree that it depends on how you plan to use it, but I vote for the 357 for the compatibility with what you already own.

[musicman]

Another vote for the 357 here. I'd go for a heavier frame model, like a S&W 686 (L frame) or 27 (N frame) or the Ruger GP100. These guns will stand up to the beatings of heavier loads better than a K frame like a model 19. You can find 7 and 8 shot L frame Smith and Wessons, too!

I think a good gun in 357 mag is about as versatile as you can get in a handgun, especially if you are limited to factory loads. If you reload, I'd say you've got a little more leeway still with a .44 mag, but bullets are more expensive for the .44, especially factory fodder.