TF. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. Â. With heavy loads the low center of fire keeps you on target if you want a revolver with ease try one, Well you left out one of the sweetest 357mags, the new rino 3' 357mags. Both Models 66 and 19 are now being produced again, capable of handling hot 357 loads. Not much was mentioned about it in your article.  Basically, single action is where you have to manually cock the hammer before firing…like in Westerns. Loved it.  All you have to do is draw, aim, and pull the trigger. But having said that, it's way more accurate than I am, and it never has any issues with anything. I believe that the 2.25 barrel. It is a stainless-steel handgun and is in the "S&W", L-Frame The Model 60 is a 5 shot DA/SA stainless steel “J” frame revolver. I own a 941 Taurus Revolver in.22 Mag and a 605, a 65, and a 66 in.357 Mag. All in all though it is as good a choice I'd say as any on the list as far as practicality goes and at a much better price; only drawback being concealability but the Windy is similar to most of the revolvers mentioned above in that category. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. 2. The SP-101, introduced in 1989, is a DA/SA or DA only small frame revolver. It really holds it's own when compared to the the big boys (Colt/S&W). For me the only guns that compete in terms of my own accuracy at self-defense range would be my 1911 and S&W revolvers. Then you are obligated to consider all the magnum revolvers in and out of production. That was the only issue I've ever had. //]]>, Weâve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. I also have a 6" GP100 which is incredibly accurate on steel out to 200 yards. It has a 2 ¼ inch underlug barrel and exposed hammer. Hands Down the best .357 Magnum Revolver is the Colt Python. Many models of revolvers have the ability to switch between the two…you can manually cock the hammer to be in single action mode…or pull the longer trigger to get double action. OTOH, my remaining 357, a very low mileage 4" Python in Colt Royal Blue, makes me feel better. Kinber revolvers from now on for me. In 1979 Ruger introduced the Redhawk revolver. Very nice overview of the .357 magnum. Enjoy FREE Shipping Starting Today! Jerry R. Parris July 15, 2017  Reliable. Amazingly smooth action. In similar enough meaning it definitely is a WIN though. With the Ruger, I once took on a guy with an AK47 at 50 yards playing kick the can. I have heard all the bad about the old Taurus's, but they have stepped up and are making some good stuff now. I have the 3" barrel and the DASA model. This revolver is a 6 shot DA/SA revolver and made from blued steel or nickel steel. I mean absolutely no disrespect toward your decisions,heck I'd love to own a python,but as someone advising new people about the world of revolvers you might want to revisit the K frame models. No one can argue that the Colt Python, an out-of-production .357 revolver, has to be on any list of "best" .357s, but if you open the list to guns that no longer are in production, you have to abide by that decision. We are on a mission to stock and sell everything else you’d ever need for your revolver, whether you shoot competitively or for recreation. Â, Even though .38 Special ammo is cheaper, I still get a good defensive round plus it is good practice. I also owned a 3" SP101. These revolvers usually weigh between 20 and 40 oz unloaded. Excellent price too. I was lucky enough to grow up with .357s available to shoot and since then it has always been my go to cartridge.  I found the weight of this revolver ideal for stabilizing the recoil from .357 Magnum ammo. One thing I like most about .357 Magnum revolvers is I can shoot, Here are some of my favorite .357 Magnum revolvers arranged by, For small frame revolvers, I don’t recommend always shooting heavy loaded. Gunbroker.com. Each of the six rounds you place in a .357 Magnum revolver delivers some of the best performance from a handgun. We all have our favorites and that's ok. Check out our review of a pair of Pythons. I agree with the Manurhin.  It was first designed with a 158-grain semi-jacketed soft point( flat) bullet. These revolvers weigh between 25 to 60 oz. Currently own a GP100 6â Stainless with a 9lb hammer and 10lb return spring and I polished all internals and itâs as smooth as mayonnaise itâs a 6lb 7oz double action pull. I love them. 6 shot 22 Diamond Back; Kimber® Compatible Speedloaders. Personally, I feel they are more than a bit dangerous for beginners putting their fingers to far forward with the bottom round firing.. apologize for the length. The older gun I have probably killed 30 deer the slightly newer one probably 15 or 20.