lizard@emx.utexas.edu (Tom Linsley) (06/28/91)
Hi, gang. Just returned to the net after a long absence, happy to be able to read rec.guns once again. Re .38 special revolvers: It hadn't occurred to me that they were in short supply, I guess relative to .357's they are, for reasons already given. I believe Ruger may make a GP-100 in .38 special, know that they make a small 5-shot SP-101. Rugers are fine, strong revolvers, and really the most modern in design of the wheelgun breed. I have to admit a personal preference for Smiths, however, and S&W have made some real beauties over the years. One that comes to mind is the model 14/15 (this distinction used to mean something, but don't think it does any more). I have one, in nickel, 4" barrel, adjustable sights; I replaced the original "magna" grips with a pair of the new finger-grooved K-frame grips, which I'm not normally partial to but work extremely well here. It's reasonably light and compact, but plenty strong enough for +P's (the K-frame steel guns are), and fun to shoot. I've found that if you're looking for something that's not an off-the-shelf item, it helps to make frequent rounds of the gun shops, since many guns in the "can't hardly get them no more" category often disappear quickly from the display counter. I've also bought dozens of used revolvers over the years, and had no real disappointments; the external condition of the gun is usually a pretty good indicator of how well the gun has been treated. On another subject, my boss is looking for a .357 rifle (carbine) to go with his .357 revolver. Anybody have any experience with these, recommendations? Tom
dionj@netcom.com (Dion Johnson) (06/28/91)
#From article <36037@mimsy.umd.edu>, by ut-emx!lizard@emx.utexas.edu (Tom Linsley): # [...] # On another subject, my boss is looking for a .357 rifle (carbine) to # go with his .357 revolver. Anybody have any experience with these, # recommendations? # Tom I have a Marlin model 1894 in .357. It's serviceable, but sometimes misfeeds (nearly new, probably a minor defect in finish. I suppose the older ones are better, as usual). The finish and feel is not smooth and tight. If you really want a nice .357, try to find a Browning lever - they made a few in .357, but they're scarce. -Dion -- Dion L. Johnson -- dionj@netcom.com The material above is my personal opinion, and has no official sanction and little relevance to any corporate position or policies of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.