I have a few. I like it because they shoot 38 special, 38 +Ps and magnums. However, I just like the 6” bbls a whole lot more. My daughter is very deadly accurate with hers.
1. A rifle is always better than a pistol for outdoor survival
2. Most game that matters is small game.
3. A .22 long rifle is better because of weight of ammo, utility, accuracy, and quieter
Smith and Wesson Model 28, blued, not stainless, but it can’t be beat,
This article needs more details to determine if the .357 is really “THE BEST”. Are we talking about carrying it in a Ford or a Chevy?
And wadcutters can take small game without major meat damage.
A 10 mm pistol ain’t bad either, but .357 ammo is easier and cheaper to find, not to mention you can use .38 specials in a .357 revolver.
You can load snake shot,wadcutters And Hollow Points and keep the target guessing!
I got a Dan wesson 14-2 2”. I NEED the whole kit with suitcase.
Colt Python is sitting in the drawer of my desk here, absolutely love this thing and will keep it until I die.
Built back in the early 70’s when Colt was still on top of its game, far more accurate and reliable than I ever will be.
This works for me ... it has been around for over a century ... it has been proven in every war since it was introduced ... it has functioned well in deserts, jungles, and arctic environments -- on land and sea ... its enemies hate and fear it ... and libtards everywhere want to see it banned!
S/W 629.
Reach out and touch something at 100Yds.
5.56mm
Several decades ago several gun writers were asked what firearm they would chose if they could only have ONE handgun.
Jeff Cooper-45 ACP Colt.
Elmer Keith-.44 magnum S&W M29
Skeeter Skelton-S&W M19 .357 with a 5 inch barrel.
I cant take it anymore. I’ve looked up the NYC/USSR gun laws and it looks like you can own in your own home. Anyone know more about this?
I am going to apply for home permit.
I'm not even sure how many I own.
I have two .357s a Ruger SP 101 3”-5 and a S&W 686 6”-6 with speed loaders for both. I usually carry the Ruger on a belt holster but sometimes carry the S&W in a shoulder holster. The S&W has Rosewood, checkered combat grips and the Ruger has Hogue, Sao Paulo, checkered Combat grips. These are not for sale or trade, they will either be passed on or buried with me.
I’ve got a 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk .357 from the 50’s in mint condition.
I daily carry my Dan Wesson with the snubbie.
My 1st handgun was a Ruger .357 - loved that gun.
I agree, survival-wise, if I was to have just one gun that would perform many tasks it would be a .357 wheel gun:
a) easier to carry than a rifle
b) still has some "reach out and touch" ability
c) can take game (wide variety)
d) can defend against human predators
e) not too picky about the ammo you feed it
f) .38 and .357 very common ammo - easy to find even after the SHTF
g) fewer moving parts - more reliable, easier to clean
I certainly would not disagree with a .357 tho I would rather have a 6 inch barrel. A .44 mag, .45 Colt, a .22LR would also be good choices.
Never would limit myself to one gun unless I was absolutely desperate. Too much chance of one tearing up.
Living where I do, in the Florida panhandle, I might just choose a .22 Ruger single six with a .22 mag cylinder.
That would leave a big hole for the occasional hog, alligator, coyote etc. but for 99% of game it would be adequate. The main advantage to the .22LR for me is that I already have more ammo than I will ever need.
My old Remington nylon 66 which I no longer have just might be the best choice of all.
The guys at the gun shop told me about rotating the mags, thus relieving the stress on the spring but I just wanted to stick a reliable weapon at my bedside and forget about it until it is required.
I shoot that particular pistol every six months and it NEVER gives me any problem.
Semi-autos are OK but require too much TLC for me.