Happy birthday to me

[Angry Perch]

I opened the birthday gift from my wife, and it was a pistol case with 8 crisp hundred dollar bills in it. She said she knew I'd wanted a handgun for a while. God I love her! Guess it's time to start doing some research. I've always thought I wanted a wheel gun, but who knows?!

[jrebel]

That is a great birthday present.   What is your purpose with a pistol.....this would help to narrow down some choices. 

[headshot5]

I opened the birthday gift from my wife, and it was a pistol case with 8 crisp hundred dollar bills in it. She said she knew I'd wanted a handgun for a while. God I love her! Guess it's time to start doing some research. I've always thought I wanted a wheel gun, but who knows?!

Congrats!  You better be planning ahead for her birthday now.  I'm partial to wheel guns so I'd say your choice is solid.   

[Skyvalhunter]

I say spend $400 on a nice gun and send the other $400 to me so I can do the same then we can talk about our new guns.

[Angry Perch]

That is a great birthday present.   What is your purpose with a pistol.....this would help to narrow down some choices.

 
Honestly, if I were to state a legit purpose, it would be bear protection. But I'm really not that concerned with bears. I just mention it here and there to scare my wife, and voila, a case full of hundred dollar bills! The wheel gun idea stems from 2 things. 1) a bear worthy calibers and 2) Starsky and Hutch. But have you priced a Python lately? Sweet Jesus! I have no interest in concealed carry. I was cruising the internet last night getting ideas, and of course the choices are infinite. If it was my hard earned cash, I'd probably take it to Home Depot and buy tile for the bathroom, but if the wife wants me to have a handgun, I guess I'll be a good boy and do what she says!
Things I've seen that I like, but know very little about:

Ruger GP101 .357 with 4.2" barrel
S&W 686 .357 with 4"barrel
CZ 75b
CZ 97b

[jrebel]

Check out the ruger Alaskan 454 casual....,you can also shoot 45 colt in it as well.  I love mine and it screams......HAND CANNON!! 

[Angry Perch]

Check out the ruger Alaskan 454 casual....,you can also shoot 45 colt in it as well.  I love mine and it screams......HAND CANNON!!

I'm a recoil wussy! I'm 6', 225 and I prefer to hunt with a .243! When I shoot my .35 Whelen from the bench I tuck a shot bag between it and my shoulder. I cry when I read yorketransport's posts. I could pull the trigger on that .454 if a bear had my kid in it's mouth, but if he just wanted my foot, I might let him have it!

[jrebel]

Check out the ruger Alaskan 454 casual....,you can also shoot 45 colt in it as well.  I love mine and it screams......HAND CANNON!!

I'm a recoil wussy! I'm 6', 225 and I prefer to hunt with a .243! When I shoot my .35 Whelen from the bench I tuck a shot bag between it and my shoulder. I cry when I read yorketransport's posts. I could pull the trigger on that .454 if a bear had my kid in it's mouth, but if he just wanted my foot, I might let him have it!

You would be surprised.....It really is a pleasure to shoot.  I would rather shoot it than a 44 mag equivalent.  It all depends on the ammo.  If you chose to shoot 45 colt out of it, it is super manageable with almost no recoil.   You should find a few guys willing to let you shoot some to find out what guns have less recoil.  If your in the area I would gladly take you to the range and let hammer out a few rounds. 

[headshot5]

Smith and Wesson model 69, 5 shot L frame 44 mag.  Nice packing good shooting.   

[Bofire]

4 inch 357 is a very good all round gun
Carl

[headshot5]

Either the ruger or the smith listed would be my choice.

[Angry Perch]

Either the ruger or the smith listed would be my choice.

Both well made, reliable guns?

[jrebel]

Either smith or ruger would be solid choices for a revolver.  Here is the pic of my ruger revolver....some people love the look and others hate it.  It is a little unconventional but I love it. 

Isn't there a 357 on the site someone is selling for a screaming good price?  I will have to look. 

[TheSkyBuster]

You can't beat a 686.    I prefer a shorter barrel, but the 4" is probably a better woods carry gun 

[pianoman9701]

Happy birthday, Perch. When you get tired of her, please let us know!  One of a kind.