Which 1, 357 mag or 1911?

[JB357Mag]

I cant decide for my 1st real gun purchace in over 20yrs.

Taurus m66 357 4" or RAI 1911 GI 45 acp.

It will be nightstand and range used.

I have till mid July to make up my mind.

Jimmy

 

[rockhopper46038]

1911. But based on your handle, I'm betting you're going to pick the 357 Mag

 

[Spazstick87]

1911 for sure. They have been proven in combat and you are able to customize them however you please (there are alot of options for upgrades for them) but there is nothing wrong with a .357 its ur call.

 

[AllenM]

6 of 1 half a dozen of the other. If you don't have a 1911 you should have at least 1

 

[BlueEagle]

What sort of ammunition do you stock now? What sort of guns do you have now?

Can either make sure your collection is more well-rounded, and make sure that its more specialized; totally up to you. I don't think you will be disappointed by EITHER of your choices.

 

[Kernal1984]

Buy both then you wont have any regrets.

Some one had to say it

 

[357 Terms]

Get both.

Seriously.

 

[JB357Mag]

Both, yes I want both. But money wont let me for a while.

Right now I have just a black powder revolver.

I am leaning toward the 1911 cause I like to tinker with stuff.

Jimmy

 

[youngda9]

If you're going on the cheaper end, go for a revover. 1911's are jam-o-matics on the cheap end of the spectrum and need to be broken in well in all cases. The wife(assuming) would be more comftorable with a revolver most likely due to the simpler manual of arms. Plus 357 is in your username.

A SN nightstand gun is NOT something to "tinker with".

 

[Tombs]

Get into reloading and go with a 357...

You can cook up 357 for quite a bit less than 45. Box prices may not seem that way, but bulk cast bullets certainly show it.

 

[redhead]

Embrace the 1911, don't fear it. Get yourself a nice piece of reliable history!

 

[sgreen3]

Everyone needs at least one 1911. You wont be disappointed in the RIA

 

[Lupin3rd]

Get the 357, it's hard to get more reliable than a revolver. It also kicks like a mule so it's pretty fun to shoot.

 

[LEaSH]

Nobody mention Coonan 357 yet?

Of course, it costs about as much as buying a well made 1911 and 357 revolver, but anyways...

 

[Grelber]

If you are on the fence, price per round is something to factor. But come to think of it if you are ok with a 9mm 1911 then perhaps that would be the most fun per $ option in the long run.
If you are ever going to reload, my wheel gun buddies don't crawl around the range for brass like I do with the 1911.

 

[camcdonnel]

Id probably go with the .45. I own/have owned both and would pick the RAI anyday

 

[fastwally]

357 mag, S&W or Ruger, all day every day.

 

[davedolli]

Just pick up a 1911, it's like shaking hands with an old friend, then your question will be answered.

Dave

 

[Amishman44]

If you get a .357mag...I would recommend getting a Ruger GP100...or maybe a S&W! Everyone I know who purchased a Taurus had to use that lifetime warrenty...and not to everyone's satisfaction!

 

[Tombs]

If you get a .357mag...I would recommend getting a Ruger GP100...or maybe a S&W! Everyone I know who purchased a Taurus had to use that lifetime warrenty...and not to everyone's satisfaction!

And last time I met someone who used that taurus warranty, they had to use it 5 more times due to chronic barrel failures with a 357.

The guy was telling me about how great their customer service was, while I was wondering what he had been smoking to think it's acceptable for a barrel to fail 5 more times after warranty work.