Post by: NorseNW on September 16, 2020, 03:17:23 PM
S&W model 66 (K frame for reference)
Colt King Cobra Target model
Kimber K6S DASA
I am open to other options / opinions (except Korth pistols because that's just crazy!)
For reference the plan for this pistol is as a carry pistol while hunting and hiking. Personal protection for kitties and tweakers.
Thanks for any input you may have in how to spend my $$$$
Post by: Bango skank on September 16, 2020, 03:20:07 PM
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Post by: kselkhunter on September 16, 2020, 03:30:18 PM
Post by: Bango skank on September 16, 2020, 03:31:17 PM
I love my S&W 627 Performance Center model. Very nice trigger. Very accurate. My favorite revolver to shoot. Accepts moon clips, and I always have a spare 8-shot moon clip in the holder on my chest holster. I put a Burris Fastfire III red dot sight (the Allchin mount replaces the rear sight) on mine, as where we archery elk hunt the younger mountain lions have a tendency to follow us back to camp in the dark.
Thats the one i got. Cured me of the constant "need a new sidearm" disease.
I dont carry a spare moon clip though. Guess i figure if 8 rounds of .357 doesnt get me out of trouble im probably screwed anyway at that point. Carry a few snake loads in my pocket though during snake season.
Post by: kselkhunter on September 16, 2020, 03:40:36 PM
I love my S&W 627 Performance Center model. Very nice trigger. Very accurate. My favorite revolver to shoot. Accepts moon clips, and I always have a spare 8-shot moon clip in the holder on my chest holster. I put a Burris Fastfire III red dot sight (the Allchin mount replaces the rear sight) on mine, as where we archery elk hunt the younger mountain lions have a tendency to follow us back to camp in the dark.
Thats the one i got. Cured me of the constant "need a new sidearm" disease.
I dont carry a spare moon clip though. Guess i figure if 8 rounds of .357 doesnt get me out of trouble im probably screwed anyway at that point. Carry a few snake loads in my pocket though during snake season.
My friends love shooting it so much that I carry spare ammo, as they're constantly borrowing it from me to shoot. I usually have a few spare moon clips full. I always have an extra few boxes in the truck, and some extra for in the backcountry. With one of my friends it's gotten to the point that I've told him he needs to pack extra ammo for it if he's going to keep borrowing it. He loves that thing.
Post by: Bango skank on September 16, 2020, 03:43:58 PM
I love my S&W 627 Performance Center model. Very nice trigger. Very accurate. My favorite revolver to shoot. Accepts moon clips, and I always have a spare 8-shot moon clip in the holder on my chest holster. I put a Burris Fastfire III red dot sight (the Allchin mount replaces the rear sight) on mine, as where we archery elk hunt the younger mountain lions have a tendency to follow us back to camp in the dark.
Thats the one i got. Cured me of the constant "need a new sidearm" disease.
I dont carry a spare moon clip though. Guess i figure if 8 rounds of .357 doesnt get me out of trouble im probably screwed anyway at that point. Carry a few snake loads in my pocket though during snake season.
My friends love shooting it so much that I carry spare ammo, as they're constantly borrowing it from me to shoot. I usually have a few spare moon clips full. I always have an extra few boxes in the truck, and some extra for in the backcountry. With one of my friends it's gotten to the point that I've told him he needs to pack extra ammo for it if he's going to keep borrowing it. He loves that thing.
Tell your friends to buy their own. Great guns, everybody needs one.
Post by: OutHouse on September 16, 2020, 03:54:06 PM
Really though, cant go wrong with s&w. I dont like the feel of rugers, but thats just me. Never handled the kimbers or new colts, but ive read a lot of stuff about problems with the new colts that would make me very hesitant.
I have a Ruger GP100 and I agree the feel is a bit off but when I put aftermarket grips on it problem was solved. I have the six inch barrel and when using single action its pretty darn accurate. I'm to the point of blowing up cans with both eyes open point and shoot style!
Post by: fly-by on September 16, 2020, 04:06:08 PM
Post by: screedler on September 16, 2020, 04:24:30 PM
Really though, cant go wrong with s&w. I dont like the feel of rugers, but thats just me. Never handled the kimbers or new colts, but ive read a lot of stuff about problems with the new colts that would make me very hesitant.
I have a Ruger GP100 and I agree the feel is a bit off but when I put aftermarket grips on it problem was solved. I have the six inch barrel and when using single action its pretty darn accurate. I'm to the point of blowing up cans with both eyes open point and shoot style!
I really like the feel of my GP100 with the stock grip. I also have the .357 6" model. Single action is a ton of fun shooting steel targets with it. It's a little heavy to carry in the field is how I feel about it after taking it hunting with me last year though.
Good luck with your selection!
Post by: buckfvr on September 16, 2020, 05:18:48 PM
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Post by: N7XW on September 16, 2020, 05:24:01 PM
Just kidding, couldn't resist :chuckle:
Post by: Bango skank on September 16, 2020, 05:28:58 PM
Post by: jasnt on September 16, 2020, 05:45:39 PM
Post by: Stein on September 16, 2020, 05:47:04 PM
It is a barking Chihuahua in your hand, with hot loads it is a spicy one for sure. With 38 spl, it's actually decent to shoot, much more accurate than I expected.
I agree with the "go small or go big" philosophy, either make it easy to carry or easy to shoot, the middle ones combine the worst of both platforms in my opinion.
Post by: N7XW on September 16, 2020, 05:47:56 PM
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Post by: OutHouse on September 16, 2020, 06:11:43 PM
Love my gp100 with hogue grip!! 357, thing is a pleasure to shoot! Absolutely my favorite pistol to date!
Its weird because the aftermarket grip I bought is nearly identical to the stock rubber grip in terms of shape but for some reason it just fit a lot better after the change.
Post by: b23 on September 16, 2020, 06:31:23 PM
Post by: Bofire on September 16, 2020, 06:51:56 PM
Carl
Post by: NorseNW on September 16, 2020, 06:58:03 PM
I love my S&W 627 Performance Center model. Very nice trigger. Very accurate. My favorite revolver to shoot. Accepts moon clips, and I always have a spare 8-shot moon clip in the holder on my chest holster. I put a Burris Fastfire III red dot sight (the Allchin mount replaces the rear sight) on mine, as where we archery elk hunt the younger mountain lions have a tendency to follow us back to camp in the dark.
Thats the one i got. Cured me of the constant "need a new sidearm" disease.
I dont carry a spare moon clip though. Guess i figure if 8 rounds of .357 doesnt get me out of trouble im probably screwed anyway at that point. Carry a few snake loads in my pocket though during snake season.
8 shot you say??? Hmmm didn't really consider it. How wide are those bad boys compared to a regular six shooter? Weight doesn't look too much worse.
Post by: NorseNW on September 16, 2020, 07:02:17 PM
Do you plan to carry concealed when hiking? The 4" barrel selection is a bit of a "tweener". A little long to conceal and a little short for a dedicated field sidearm. However if you're limited to one, those are some good choices. Been interested in the K6S DASA target since it came out. At 25.5 oz it will be way lighter than the N-frames mentioned above, at the expense of capacity.
I don't plan on carry concealed. It will likely spend most of it's time on a backpack help belt. Rarely go into the woods without at least small pack on. Maybe a chest rig for other outings but definitely not worried about concealment. I debated a 5 or 6 inch barrel. I was comparing an HK VP9 to a Ruger MKIV hunter for overall length to try to get an idea of what one would feel / look like in hand based on size and weight. That Ruger MKIV is freakin long!
Post by: Bango skank on September 16, 2020, 07:23:46 PM
I love my S&W 627 Performance Center model. Very nice trigger. Very accurate. My favorite revolver to shoot. Accepts moon clips, and I always have a spare 8-shot moon clip in the holder on my chest holster. I put a Burris Fastfire III red dot sight (the Allchin mount replaces the rear sight) on mine, as where we archery elk hunt the younger mountain lions have a tendency to follow us back to camp in the dark.
Thats the one i got. Cured me of the constant "need a new sidearm" disease.
I dont carry a spare moon clip though. Guess i figure if 8 rounds of .357 doesnt get me out of trouble im probably screwed anyway at that point. Carry a few snake loads in my pocket though during snake season.
8 shot you say??? Hmmm didn't really consider it. How wide are those bad boys compared to a regular six shooter? Weight doesn't look too much worse.
I used to carry a 4" 6 shot s^w66. Dont nitice tge difference as far as size and weight carrying on my belt.
Post by: jasnt on September 16, 2020, 07:34:58 PM
yup they are great.Love my gp100 with hogue grip!! 357, thing is a pleasure to shoot! Absolutely my favorite pistol to date!
Its weird because the aftermarket grip I bought is nearly identical to the stock rubber grip in terms of shape but for some reason it just fit a lot better after the change.
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