Looking at big boy revolvers. Thoughts?

[Goodcat]

I’ve had an 1895 SBL and a 44 or 460 revolver on my fun list. Think I’m going to go revolver first, as the SBLs are too hard to track down. I’ve considered the 629 stealth hunter and raging hunger in 44 mag. Pretty set on the S&W .460 XVR at this point, but open to opinions. I find the XVR sleek and sexy and the performance center .460 ugly, but it could grow on me.

Anyone fired both and have an opinion on the XVR .460 vs performance center .460?

 

[churchmouse]

I was just having this conversation. 686 L frame competition. Oh yeah. I want one.

 

[Goodcat]

I was just having this conversation. 686 L frame competition. Oh yeah. I want one.

Ya I’ve been drooling over that too...

 

[churchmouse]

Ya I’ve been drooling over that too...

I have a 686 but not that model. Have a 629. GP 100 in .357

Seems like the siren call of the wheel gun has returned.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

It's a sickness all its own. I bought the beautiful scoped 629 Osobuco had on here some time back. I really like the 8 inch barrels better because of my little girl hands, but that is one beautiful revolver. In the past I had an 8 inch raging bull, but sold it to a member. I really do regret selling that one. Good shooting. 44, and I wasn't terrified of scratching it.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

If it’s just for having fun go .44. Much cheaper to shoot and if you reload you can make some pretty stout 350gr loads. Depending on who you ask you can even dip into 400gr territory on a .44magnum.

ive got a 500 magnum and with the heaviest loads, even handloading, it can break the bank.

Other options to consider if you’re just looking to snap your wrist for ****s and giggles would be anything magnum research chambers in their BFR line. And just for fun, consider a .50 desert eagle. They can be fun and you can load some stout mid and high 300 gt bullets for. I’ve been through the hand cannon phase..... now I love anything 148gr and in the 700 FPS range lol

 

[88E30M50]

Wheel guns have been calling to me lately too. I’ve wanted a Model 29 for a while now and until that happens, I’ll continue to play with my .44 Mag Ruger Redhawk. It’s not as pretty as a 29, but it is built like a tank.

Other than the Redhawk, I have a S&W 66, 581 and recently brought a Model 10 home. The 581 is becoming my favorite shooter though.

 

[Goodcat]

If it’s just for having fun go .44. Much cheaper to shoot and if you reload you can make some pretty stout 350gr loads. Depending on who you ask you can even dip into 400gr territory on a .44magnum.

ive got a 500 magnum and with the heaviest loads, even handloading, it can break the bank.

Other options to consider if you’re just looking to snap your wrist for ****s and giggles would be anything magnum research chambers in their BFR line. And just for fun, consider a .50 desert eagle. They can be fun and you can load some stout mid and high 300 gt bullets for. I’ve been through the hand cannon phase..... now I love anything 148gr and in the 700 FPS range lol

not worried about ammo cost because I wouldn’t be shooting it a whole lot. Half for recoil impulse fun, and half for hunting. I do reload. I’m kinda drooling over the S&W .460 Bone Collector, but looks like they aren’t really for sale anywhere, including auction sites!

 

[Snapdragon]

I prefer the term gender-fluid revolvers.

You can't go wrong with a nice K-or L-frame. I have a 686, three model 19's, a 15, a 13, and three 10's. I had a model 28, but the N-frame was too large for my hands. Never had an X=frame, though.

 

[yetti462]

I need an x frame. Been looking at 460vxr. My buddy has one and describes it as all American bada$$. I Love all my my N Frame children, just need an x to diversify the family.

 

[indyartisan]

[url]https://youtu.be/16SIvVKtuks

 

[tcecil88]

I have been a lifelong revolver fan. I think I was born with the revolver bug. J Frames are my favorite, with anything .44 a close second.

 

[churchmouse]

I just now ordered the 686 competition model.
I have a 686 with 5” barrel and looks like it is getting a cousin.

 

[Areoflyer09]

I just now ordered the 686 competition model.
I have a 686 with 5” barrel and looks like it is getting a cousin.

Ordered? Like a new one? You feeling ok?

 

[Leadeye]

[URL]https://youtu.be/16SIvVKtuks

That's impressive!

 

[Snapdragon]

[URL]https://youtu.be/16SIvVKtuks

That's impressive!

I bet the DA pull is a b*tch, though.

 

[churchmouse]

Ordered? Like a new one? You feeling ok?

I could not find a used one anywhere.

I might post up the 5".

 

[MindfulMan]

Go big, or stay home. My .500 mag is often carried in the winter, when a parka makes for concealment.

 

[boogieman]

I could not find a used one anywhere.

I might post up the 5".

Indiana gun club is showing 2 of them in inventory
Indiana Gun Club :: Inventory :: Guns For Sale

 

[churchmouse]

Indiana gun club is showing 2 of them in inventory
Indiana Gun Club :: Inventory :: Guns For Sale

​OK so I did not check there.........