Best Revolver for a Son?

[Creedmoor]

I haven't looked yet. Was it tied to a bumper and driven down 15 miles of gravel road and then buried in a salt pit? originally barrel swapped out for a Taurus? Price includes the electrical tape on the grip frame to replace the missing wood?

Or it was great Uncle Cletus's behind/under the pickup seat seat pistol.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Or it was great Uncle Cletus's behind/under the pickup seat seat pistol.

Ah, ol' Uncle Cletus. A saint of man, but he sure was hard on equipment...

 

[42253]

Take him to a LGS or the Indy 1500 and let him pick out what he wants.

 

[92FSTech]

Revolvers are awesome, but must of them fill a particular niche or are designed for a specific application. If I was giving my son a gift, I'd want it to be something he could use on a daily basis. I'd also want it to be something enjoyable to use, and well made that would last. As such, my vote is for an S&W 640 Pro.

Being a J-Frame, it's small enough that he can use it for EDC in pretty much any environment, or even as a backup gun. It's a bit heavier than an airweight, but much more pleasant to shoot (especially with magnums), so he can take it to the range and have a good time while he works on his proficiency with it. It's also going to be more durable and survive a higher round count than an aluminum-framed gun. It has real sights on it, too, so you can actually hit stuff with it, which enhances satisfaction at the range.

Now if your son is into backpacking or handgun hunting, then that would open up a few more options. But if I could only keep one of my revolvers it would be my 640 Pro.

 

[Hawkeye7br]

It i a pre-lock revolver. They are a collectable. Anything done outside of the factory impacts the collector value.

Collector value only matters if you intend to barely, or never, shoot it and plan to sell it. My twin grandsons graduated from college last year, and I gifted each with a Henry Golden Boy 22lr, with whatever laser engraving they chose on side plates, buttpad, tang, or in the stock or forend. With the instructions that it was something for them to enjoy shooting, not a safe queen. I know they'll never sell it, so there is no "collector value", and it can still be passed on to family members 40 years from now.

 

[bgcatty]

Get him a S&W 686 .357/.38 with a 4" or 6" barrel and he would be set for life as far as revolvers go.

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

I am a big fan of a Smith model 10. The handgun of the 20th century with so much history. So easy to shoot and deadly accurate. A classic. He’ll cherish it.

 

[Bstarkey_46947]

The 686 must have the wood grips. The rubber ones kill the aesthetics. I would let him pick what he wants, personally.

 

[Zionsville]

My Dad did something similar , I won't ever part with this one , even though our relationship is shot this gun means a lot to me.

That’s nice!

 

[Zionsville]

Thanks for all the responses.
You guys have been great-
my lean right now is the S&W 625 45 ACP. Great look and the iconic 45 ACP caliber.

Again you guys have been great.

I’ll I pull the trigger I will post.

 

[bwframe]

WTS: - Ruger Blackhawk .357/9mm combo

Selling for a friend who's husband has passed away. We have a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .357 magnum it also comes with a 9 mm cylinder. This was purchased new as a combo in 1973. It has imitation pearl grips and the finish is in great shape. She is asking $750. You can contact me with...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[Zionsville]

Here is what I bought my boy for his 18th birthday. The Ruger Blackhawk 357/9 mm combo w pearl handle.

 

[Mij]

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Here is what I bought my boy for his 18th birthday. The Ruger Blackhawk 357/9 mm combo w pearl handle.

I didn’t join in at first because of the subjectivity, but now.

Great choice, hope both of you enjoy many good days with it.

 

[Quickfoot11]

500 s&w magnum, obviously.

But seriously, gp100 4 inch 357mag will last forever, and is a blast.

 

[Creedmoor]

Get him a S&W 686 .357/.38 with a 4" or 6" barrel and he would be set for life as far as revolvers go.

Buying a 4 or 6" revolver when a 8' is available is like buying a 914 when you could have bought a 930 Widowmaker.

 

[stocknup]

Smith & Wesson Model 15 K-38 Combat Masterpiece .............
Pic is not mine ,had one just like it ........ was my first and sadly don`t have any longer

An awesome gun .........
I had a 6" Security Six back in the day at the same time , and I could shoot tighter groups with my 2" Smith .

 

[DadSmith]

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Here is what I bought my boy for his 18th birthday. The Ruger Blackhawk 357/9 mm combo w pearl handle.

That will last him a lifetime and can be passed to your grandchildren. Good choice.