Revolver or semi-auto?

[kneedownnate]

If I were to go ruger it'd be a gp100 hands down.  Don't personally care for the tiny revolvers myself.

I count the sp101 in the latter mentioned column.

[peacesells]

I count the sp101 in the latter mentioned column.

I definately dont, considering it is twice the size and weight of my other snubs. I did not care for it one bit until I tried one out with a decent grip, the gun feels terrible with that stock pos.  I already had a 6in 686 7 shot at the time I bought the sp and I was still considering the gp100 in a 4in. Im very very glad I went the route that I did. Sounds like you pretty much have your mind made up though, just tryin to help. Not just you, but anyone who randomly runs across this thread.

[kneedownnate]

No worries, and thanks!  Maybe I should be more clear in what I mean;  I don't want a compact, small frame or snub nose revolver    If I were to consider an sp101, it'd only be in the sweet little .327 federal round   

Another thing I have to consider, again based on the fact that I make no money, is if I buy a pistol it has to be my workhorse.  Needs to be capable of covering more than just a niche, needs to be versatile enough to be a hunting, hiking, fishing, or shtf sidearm.  What this means is that unless I fall ass-backward into money and can buy a scandium/titanium s&w, I'm going to be packing a little more weight than I could be, and I'm fine with that.  I may just be a little guy, but I don't get why people pregnant dog so much about little stuff like carrying a little extra weight.  I've hiked about 5 miles in, then 5 miles out carrying my shotgun and deer rifle, and despite a slightly annoyed shoulder, I lived.

[kneedownnate]

And again I should mention, it's not so much that I have my mind made up, which was pretty much true at the time of this threads' conception.  It's that I'm interested in hearing why people would choose a revolver over a semi-auto, or vice-versa.  I know a lot of people go with what they do because that's what daddy carried, which may be true since stocker carried a .357 on his hip for many years while helping a friend guide for bear.  I'd just like to hear some solid insight into why each person has or would go with the choice they did.

And despite the fact that it may sometimes seem like I'm arguing, I am actually very open minded.  I do, however, not like the typical rabbit trailing and off topic banter that's inherent in these threads, and would much prefer to keep it clean so it's easier for somebody just coming in to wade through the posts 

[peacesells]

Yeah, I completely understand man 

Im not sure why people cry about a few extra ounces on their belt so much either. Anyone having problems carrying an extra pound or too needs to get out more. I understand when its in your pocket or strapped to the ankle, but thats completely different. The main thing I dont like about my 686 for carry is the 6in barrel length. It really gets in the way goin under/over barbed wire and thick brush. 4in is much more managable.

Lots of people I know carry what their friend that was in the service carries, or whats popular/new on the market and swear by it. Not everyone in the service is a gun expert, whats new usually has some bugs to be worked out, whats popular is usually not practical, and daddy is not always right. Hence my love of revolvers, time tested reliable, simple, strong, and no cleanup. Youre definately on the right track 

[kneedownnate]

Still haven't bought a gun cause dmv is still in the process of screwing up my drivers license, but I bought 100 rounds of .357 the other day 

[BadnewsBob]

Digging up a old topic eh. 

Did you buy yet? If so what.

Just my  on this subject......I own about 15 handguns, autos revolvers and a single shot.  I way prefer the revolvers. I like the way they feel and shoot, I like my autos also just prefer wheelguns.

My favorite of all is a SS GP100 .357 mag I've owned for 17 years It shoots great and is M1 Abrams strong, It has taken several deer( one at 65 paces) a couple pigs and more than a few tree rats, along with a rabbit or two. .357 and .38s are prolly the easiest rounds to find and are simple to reload for.

Yes more powerful rounds are out there, you can get a .500 smith if ya wanna, But a well place .357 will do the job well.   

I think I own 6 .357 pistols and 3 .357 rifles.

Even more fun is a .357 maximum.

BTW I also own a SP101 in .327 it gets carried a lot on my outdoor trips. I also have a Ruger Blackhawk SS .327 8 shot, It's pretty sweet too.

[kneedownnate]

Still haven't got around to sorting out my license address issues, but I did buy another 100 rounds of 40 cal ammo today    Genius walmart stockers put the 100 round packs above the tag marked $22, I asked for a box and it run up for $33, pointed it out to the lady and she corrected the price for me.  She also pulled the tag off the shelf, otherwise I woulda bought em out  

Local gun shop had the Leupold truck out front when I happed by a couple weeks ago and I again handled the ruger gp100.  It just feels right!  Sadly, the dude working the truck was preoccupied and was about 20 seconds behind answering my questions, so I gave up on getting any more info out of him about it and other pistols.  Still really want a 10mm, but ammo availability is the big problem there.  

And I'm up to about 400 rounds of .357 ammo and 350 rounds of 40 cal  

[86bobbedtoy]

buying ammo is an addiction!
I need help, lol
your catchin up nate

[kneedownnate]

Don't get me started on how much I have in other calibers   

[BadnewsBob]

That's why I make my own, I can load 5 or 600 rounds of .357 an hour @about $10.00 a box. I can load for 15 or 16 different calibers right now.

[kneedownnate]

I do plan to load my own in all calibers I own eventually, but I want to wait till I own my own home and can set up a dry room.