Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Rmagnum1183]
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05/26/2015 2:03 AM
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s4s4u
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The SBH Bisley Hunter is the only one of those I have experience with personally. It was a nice revolver, but I couldn't get used to the scope being on top of the barrel, and it went down the road. I thought I'd like the ability to go from irons to optics quickly but I just accomplish that with 2 guns now.
Is an optic platform a major consideration in this purchase for you?
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Rmagnum1183]
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05/26/2015 2:03 AM
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Raptortrapper
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I vote Ruger. Had that gun in 45 Colt. Smooth shooter. Only reason I sold it is cause I came across a smokin deal on a Ruger Super Blackhawk donor frame, and am having it turned into a custom 45 Colt by Jack. In my opinion, and it's ONLY an opinion, it's hard to beat Jack's guns. But for factory guns that you listed above, I like Ruger.
I've only had one Taurs, and I'll NEVER do that again. Someday, I'll have a S&W 629. Always have liked Smith and Wesson of all kinds.
I vote Ruger all the way.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Raptortrapper]
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05/26/2015 2:12 AM
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Zee
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Ruger hands down.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: s4s4u]
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05/26/2015 2:15 AM
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Zee
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The SBH Bisley Hunter is the only one of those I have experience with personally. It was a nice revolver, but I couldn't get used to the scope being on top of the barrel, and it went down the road. Don't listen to him. He's weird and only allowed here for entertainment value.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Zee]
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05/26/2015 3:22 AM
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Ernie
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
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05/26/2015 8:21 AM
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REDHAWK1954
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I had a Raging Bull in 454 for a couple of years and did not like it.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: REDHAWK1954]
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05/26/2015 9:18 AM
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dhom
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I have not owned a Taurus, but have had the others mentioned. The S&w is very nice and smooth but , the Ruger is the workhorse. My vote is for the Ruger!
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: dhom]
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05/26/2015 12:09 PM
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Whitworth
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Bisley Hunter hands down........ Here is mine:
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
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05/26/2015 6:08 PM
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SEAK
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For the money the Ruger is very hard to beat
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Zee]
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05/26/2015 7:43 PM
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s4s4u
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The SBH Bisley Hunter is the only one of those I have experience with personally. It was a nice revolver, but I couldn't get used to the scope being on top of the barrel, and it went down the road. Don't listen to him. He's weird and only allowed here for entertainment value. Hey now, I may resemble that remark!
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: s4s4u]
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05/27/2015 12:07 AM
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junebug
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If you don't like the Super Redhawks, there is a Redhawk hunter .44 for sale at a local shop. Just to add another option to the mix.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
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05/27/2015 1:36 PM
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mike.44
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I have the Ruger SBH Bisley you have listed. It is very smooth and accurate. It is top/forward heavy with an optic on the barrel. Shooting it offhand is not easy with the optic. It will be going away. I have a couple S&W 29s and 629s that will stay because of the way they balance. I would stay away from the Taurus because of QC and long waits to get it shooting right if there is an issue. The S&W you listed is a bit high priced for what you get. I do have a 500 JRH Jack worked on and is beautiful. For hot loads it is tough to beat the Ruger.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: mike.44]
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05/27/2015 2:18 PM
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SChunter
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RMagnum,
My vote is for the Bisley (first), recognizing that you'll probably own a S&W 29/629 at some point too
The 629 Stealth model listed suffers from the same forward-mounting rail system that the SBHBH employs. Go with the 629 and full underlug and use the Weigand or similar rail for a more above-cylinder mounting option.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
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05/27/2015 7:17 PM
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Darrell H
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Or you could go with an optic such as this on the Stealth Hunter. My vote is for the Ruger or the Smith. As SCH mentions, a plain ol' 629 is a good option too...this is one of my favorites. Have fun deciding!
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Rmagnum1183]
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05/28/2015 12:03 AM
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KRal
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I like the Bisley Hunter, they tend to shoot purdy good...
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: KRal]
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05/28/2015 7:00 AM
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Rmagnum1183
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what distance was that group?
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: Rmagnum1183]
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05/28/2015 11:59 AM
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KRal
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what distance was that group? 50 yards.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: KRal]
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05/28/2015 1:16 PM
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s4s4u
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
[Re: s4s4u]
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05/28/2015 1:41 PM
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Whitworth
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Re: new Revolver for christmas!
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05/28/2015 6:34 PM
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chas3stix
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Ruger is the way to go IMHO.
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