small frame revolver poll

[blackwolfe]

It wasn't one of the choices, but I think the Ruger SP101 would be another one to consider.  Available in either a 5 shot .357 or a six shot .327 Federal magnum.  The .327 will also shoot .32 H&R mag, .32 S&W long, and .32 S&W giving a wide variety of loads for whatever suits the occasion.

[fightingquaker13]

It wasn't one of the choices, but I think the Ruger SP101 would be another one to consider.  Available in either a 5 shot .357 or a six shot .327 Federal magnum.  The .327 will also shoot .32 H&R mag, .32 S&W long, and .32 S&W giving a wide variety of loads for whatever suits the occasion.

These are all very good rounds. However, I am very conservative when it comes to guns. To quote Haz, let someone else do the beta testing. I only buy SD weapons where I know that I can find a steady supply of parts and and ammo. I bought a sweet little Chinse motor scooter used(looked just like a Vespa) by a company called Baccio. It ran great and cost me five bills. I loved it. Then it needed a starter,a simple job. No one had parts. I wound  up having to junk it. Lesson learned. For SD buy something where you don't HOPE you can find ammo, buy something where you KNOW you can find ammo. Just my .02
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[Rob10ring]

I was on a budget and got the steel framed version of the Charter Arms Undercover. It's still really light, since it doesn't use side-plates. It shoots great. The first cylinder full of emptys was a little sticky to remove, than no more problems. It's not a shower, just a worker.

I have also had a Ruger SP-101 since they were sold for $275 new. It's been a while. It has the 3 inch barrel and handles more like a medium frame. Great gun!

[DesertMarine]

I voted the Smith.  I have the 637, which is the same except for the exposed hammer. 

[Ping]

I chose the Taurus 651. I love the .357 magnum round and really like Taurus firearms. Smith and Wesson you would have to pay more money and you said you were on a budget. For the price and quality and the higher caliber I would go with the Taurus. You can always fire .38 Specials with it.  I have been looking at the Taurus 66SS myself. Just my two bits.

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[MAUSERMAN]

Taurus is a good choice but i prefer the Ruger sp101 .357mag.

[ericire12]

I voted smith

[Kid Shelleen]

My vote's for a SP101 in 357 Magnum. Great solid wheel gun at a very reasonable price. Good carry size and weight.

[OneBulletDan]

none of the above....




a older colt dective.

....or save for a couple more months and buy a nice used Diamondback.

[david86440]

One thing to consider as I've found that living in warm climates is that if it's too big to carry comfortably in my pocket than it becomes a hassle trying to conceal it. To me that rules out the SP101.



I would love to carry my 1911 or GP100, but find that a 12 oz J frame or 21 oz ppk/s (when, if ever I get it back from S&W) work the best for me.


My 2 cents.