need help...45 acp or .357

[mrjarrell]

I've got both calibres and like them both, but I flat out love my .357's. Got one in a Taurus and one in a S&W. I like carrying the .357 S&W, but the .45 Taurus Mil-Pro is my usual EDC. If I had to pick one to carry, to the exclusion of the others it would be the .357, hand down. It's just the best of the best, IMO.

 

[jstory]

Yep...going the way of the .357. Looking for the Ruger SP101 I want, got a price of $720 before tax...WOW...not sure if this will be feasible anytime soon. My LGS said he has never sold one with a 4 inch barrel so its unlikely he will get one traded in. Either I am going to have to look for something a little less expensive, or trade off a couple, and I do not like that idea...at all. This is primarily intended as a range toy and not for carry. Thanks again INGO, got to say that this is a great site, you have all been very helpful.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Yep...going the way of the .357. Looking for the Ruger SP101 I want, got a price of $720 before tax...WOW...not sure if this will be feasible anytime soon. My LGS said he has never sold one with a 4 inch barrel so its unlikely he will get one traded in. Either I am going to have to look for something a little less expensive, or trade off a couple, and I do not like that idea...at all. This is primarily intended as a range toy and not for carry. Thanks again INGO, got to say that this is a great site, you have all been very helpful.

Try online and have it transferred in.

http://www.impactguns.com/ruger-sp1...teel-finish-adjustable-fiber-optic-sight.aspx

$540, so $180 cheaper than what you were quoted. I didn't search around much, it may be cheaper elsewhere.

 

[jstory]

Try online and have it transferred in.

http://www.impactguns.com/ruger-sp1...teel-finish-adjustable-fiber-optic-sight.aspx

$540, so $180 cheaper than what you were quoted. I didn't search around much, it may be cheaper elsewhere.

Well that changes things alot...at that price...I may just be able to swing it. Thanks a bunch, honestly never thought about buying off the net. Many thanks...

 

[KellyinAvon]

BOTH!!

 

[nascarfantoo]

My preference? Probably the 1911 in 45acp. Love the 1911 platform. Lot of options as to cost, looks, etc. in the 1911 platform. Can get what I think is a reliable and accurate RIA for less than $500, or you can easily go past $1,000 for others.

Having said that, I also am extremely fond of my GP100. Very solid wheel gun. Fun to shoot, but the 357mag does have a little more recoil, but the GP100 does a good job controlling it.

What else might you have in the stable already? If I already owned a semi, I might consider the revolver to broaden my experience. Either way don't think you can go wrong. Both have that cold feel of steel!


(I reload so the availability of ammo & cost is not as much of a concern.)

 

[Bigdog357]

Take a look at a S&W model 625 45 ACP, outstanding wheel gun
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[Indyfishyak]

I Love both calibers but I would do the 45 first. I find that I shoot more 45. The reason is I defer to the 38spl just due to the fact it is easier to find 38 than 357. I really enjoy my 586 S&W but shooting my 45 is more enjoyable as convenience in an auto loader.

Now with that said go to a range and rent both