Just how cool is 8-shot 357 revo?

[Bosshoss]

It's about half as cool as a 16 shot semi-auto.

Opinions vary.

 

[VERT]

Opinions vary.

Gotta agree with Boss on this one. 16 shot autos are pretty much a dime a dozen. While I appreciate and recommend owning a good production auto for its economy, simplicity and efficiency they just do not have the cool factor and following of enthusiasts like a revolver or 1911.

 

[throttletony]

well, 8 rds of .357 is nothing to sneeze at!
And, in a revolver that reloads as fast as a semi, what's not to like? (It matches/beats a 1911)

Sure, If i need 15-20 rds, hopefully I have more than a handgun

 

[Lee11b]

well, 8 rds of .357 is nothing to sneeze at!
And, in a revolver that reloads as fast as a semi, what's not to like? (It matches/beats a 1911)

Sure, If i need 15-20 rds, hopefully I have more than a handgun

and a revolver is 99.995% (got to leave a little room for error...) going to go BANG!!!! when you pull the trigger!!!!

 

[KagA152]

I will own the tacticool version of that gun one day. The TRR8 aka M&P R8:

MDH-2078 by Highway0311, on Flickr

 

[DRob]

Is the moon clip setup just to speed up reloading?

 

[Tactically Fat]

Is the moon clip setup just to speed up reloading?

Speed and ease, yes.

 

[searpinski]

I will own the tacticool version of that gun one day. The TRR8 aka M&P R8:

MDH-2078 by Highway0311, on Flickr

 

[Hookeye]

I have had a few N frame .44's............can't do a frame that big DA.
K frame OK.
Not tried an L frame yet.

Do think a 6" 686 to be a nice looking rig.
Don't want the Plus version.

Don't want a lawyer lock either.

For what I do six shots is enough and the normal fluting of a cylinder is more pleasing to my eye.
I cannot stand the 10 shot .22 rf stuff (on classic platforms)...............it just looks so out of place.

 

[Bosshoss]

I have had a few N frame .44's............can't do a frame that big DA.

DA revolver is all about technique and the grip.
Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done or the gun is the problem.

Big ol N frames are hard just watch this shooter struggle with one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v5GdHjfoZY

 

[throttletony]

DA revolver is all about technique and the grip.
Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done or the gun is the problem.

Big ol N frames are hard just watch this shooter struggle with one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v5GdHjfoZY

Pretty happy "struggle"

 

[Bosshoss]

Yeah maybe should have used purple on the last part.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Is the moon clip setup just to speed up reloading?

Faster reload and better case ejection. Trade off is inability to do partial reload and if you tweak the moonclip it can tie the gun up.

 

[RustyHornet]

I love to have one of these. About a 4" barrel, be just perfect.

 

[Mgderf]

I have a 7 shot Taurus model 607 with a 4" ported barrel.
It's a great wheel gun to hunt with but I wouldn't want to lug it around all day every day.

It has taken a couple of whitetail and a coyote, and given me much fun at the range.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

It'd be a lot cooler without the Hillary Hole.

I remember a time when S&W didn't have needless holes and Ruger apparently had lawyers working as tool and die men.

 

[throttletony]

I remember a time when S&W didn't have needless holes and Ruger apparently had lawyers working as tool and die men.

You forgot the ruger lawyers who also designed the former safety billboard on the side of the barrel

 

[Seancass]

Molly Smith is my Hero!

I kind of want one of 357s. Maybe a scandium for steel challenge!

 

[Alexis Machine]

I've got a Taurus 608, 8 shot .357. It is ported and has a 6.5 inch barrel. I've taken it deer hunting a few times but never shot a deer with it. It is a pretty tight gun. It looks just like a S&W. Probably because it is a copy. The ports are angled just right that it flips your hair back when you shoot it.

 

[mistersmith]

Love the .357 mag Revolvers. An eight shot is nice, just a little bulky for carry. I carry a .357 mag a lot and in a six shot it is easy for me to conceal. Here is the gun I have been carrying for the last 30+ years. A Ruger Police Service Six.