Revolver for nightstand and range time

[barres]

I own and love a Ruger GP-100 4" stainless. Bought it at a gun show about 2 - 3 years ago new for about $450 + tax. Probably could have gotten it cheaper online and shipped to a local FFL, but I saw it there and wanted to walk away with it. Learned how to detail strip it. Replaced the hammer and trigger springs with slightly lighter Wolff springs and lightly polished all contact surfaces for an easier DA pull. Built like a tank and runs like a champ. I even carry it concealed from time to time.





Here it is in my carry rig for it. RGrizzle OWB on a Galco 1.5" gunbelt:


Meprolight makes a drop-in front night site, and the rear sites can be replaced by Meps without too much difficulty, from what I understand. I decided to leave the adjustable target sites on. At least for now.

Great nightstand wheelie, if you ask me!

[fickman]

For nightstand / range, I'd consider going for a 7 or 8-round .357 magnum from Smith and Wesson, depending on your budget of course.

[Rugerboy50]

I own and love a Ruger GP-100 4" stainless. Bought it at a gun show about 2 - 3 years ago new for about $450 + tax. Probably could have gotten it cheaper online and shipped to a local FFL, but I saw it there and wanted to walk away with it. Learned how to detail strip it. Replaced the hammer and trigger springs with slightly lighter Wolff springs and lightly polished all contact surfaces for an easier DA pull. Built like a tank and runs like a champ. I even carry it concealed from time to time.





Here it is in my carry rig for it. RGrizzle OWB on a Galco 1.5" gunbelt:


Meprolight makes a drop-in front night site, and the rear sites can be replaced by Meps without too much difficulty, from what I understand. I decided to leave the adjustable target sites on. At least for now.


Nice rig. GP100 is just a little big for my hand.

Great nightstand wheelie, if you ask me!

[Rugerboy50]

Any opinions on the Taurus Judge?

Was at the GRB show and saw several being purchased.

They have a new polymer version.

[AEA]

Did you see this post of mine?

"Buds Guns has police trade in S&W Model 10's .38 Special with 3" barrels for under 300".

Why buy plastic junk when you can own a 3" S&W for much less money?

[punkndisorderly]

Just an FYI, bud's sold out of the trade-in in less than 24 hours

[Rugerboy50]

Why buy plastic junk when you can own a 3" S&W for much less money?

Was checking the internet out on these guyd.

Wow talk about some trash talking about these things including the S&W Governor.

Have never seen such a collective bashing of a product line in a long time.
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Guess i need to find me a .45acp. I am very worried about wall penetration.

[AEA]

RIA is a good choice for an inexpensive 1911 and has excellent customer service and support in the US.

If you are worried about wall penetration, you should spend more time at the range and get good enough to hit what you aim at. That or get a water pistol.

[Rugerboy50]

RIA is a good choice for an inexpensive 1911 and has excellent customer service and support in the US.

If you are worried about wall penetration, you should spend more time at the range and get good enough to hit what you aim at. That or get a water pistol.

I agree on the RIA's.

Tell that to the hopped up BG whos in my house.

I'm extremely safety concious in everything i do and i wear myself out making decisions about things like this. I have a kids room that would be in the line of fire if a BG was enteringmy room. I'll take one before i let my kid get hurt.

[A-R]

Also if you're OK with "only" a .38 in a mid-size 6-shot frame, JG guns out of Arizona still has plenty of trade-in K-frames for less than $250 - models 64, 10, etc. A lot of guys buy these for basic plinkin'/range time and even make good IDPA SSR class guns.

Thanks for that, I took a look and the price is right on those. Unfortunately, all of them have bobbed hammers.

Hammer is a relatively easy replacement in a K frame.

[speedsix]

...bobbed hammer's a plus to me, no chance someone will cock it and "accidentally" fire it due to nerves or stumbling...we watched cowboys/cops do it for decades...under stress, it could be automatic...I do all my shooting double-action...qualified the same at the range...might be worth considering...at in-house/defense range, you can easily excel...

[punkndisorderly]

I would probably go with a 4" Smith or Ruger GP100. Rugef and Smith are both time tested, well designed, revolvers. I'd steer clear of Taurus. They're spotty on their quality control and have a bad.reputation for customer service. The trigger pulll on mine don't compare to my Smiths, either new or after many, many rounds.

One thing to consider, the 357 has a reputatio for being really loud, good amount of muzzle blast, and very "flashy". Good defensive ammo will cut down on the flash. I bought.my 357 for a car gun. After doing low light shooting in an indoor range, I decided to stick with my Blocks. The.thought of touching off a magnum in the enclosed space of my car didn't appeal to me. Especially with the chance I may be firing one handed with the gun close to my chest to fire at someone at my car door/window.

Firing cheap 357 in a dim indoor range, the flash was something to behold. Shooters to the sides of me quit shooting and moved away.

[Blindref757]

Anyone have experience with Taurus Judge?

In that it would be good on the nightstand with the .410 Personal Defense loads in it, and that it shoots .45ACP (range), might make it a good solution for the OP.

I just don't know enough about the gun to recommend it. I have a buddy that has one and he keeps it with .410 and .45 loads alternating on the wheel. That's not for me, but he feels comfortable with it.

[barres]

Anyone have experience with Taurus Judge?

In that it would be good on the nightstand with the .410 Personal Defense loads in it, and that it shoots .45ACP (range), might make it a good solution for the OP.

I just don't know enough about the gun to recommend it. I have a buddy that has one and he keeps it with .410 and .45 loads alternating on the wheel. That's not for me, but he feels comfortable with it.

I believe the judge fires .45LC, not .45ACP. I have heard very little bad about the Judge in particular, but have heard more negative stories than positive about Taurus's products, but that might just be because human beings tend to "shout" complaints while only "whispering" praises.

[davefrmmrfy]

I like the Ruger sp101 with a minor fixable twist.

I think the grip is a little undersized. A good hogue grip might be the fix.

I'm with Rb50. Picked up a Ruger SP101 hamerless in .38/.357. The 5 round cylinder makes for a more concealed carry. As for only 5 rounds, yeah, you're one short, but 5 rounds of .357 should make a BG reconsider.