I have no clue, but am looking forward to what the poll reveals.

I know the S&W 19 has always been high on my list, I love my Police Security Six, but I have always lusted after a Python too.

 

I'm going with Manhurin and Korth.

 

Smith 586. Hands down.

 

Wow :faint:

You’ve got to be kidding

 

I voted 586 696 but I still love my gp100

 

S&W L frame. Good looking, robust, accurate, affordable and if it didn't come with a good trigger it is easily remedied.

 

3in GP100

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Other.

 

I voted for the GP-100...I carry a S&W Model 66 quite often, however, the Ruger has a great trigger, great workmanship and it's built like a tank.

 

I'm going with Manhurin and Korth.

I really like my 686, but I here those make decent knock around truck and woods guns.

 

S&W 19

 

This is my choice.

S&W Performance Center 627 snub. 8 shot, 357 Magnum.

 

This is my choice.

S&W Performance Center 627 snub. 8 shot, 357 Magnum.

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I'm guessing when shooting 357's that puppy is just a little "snappy" ?

 

No Experience with anything else but my 686 is like an extension of my arm/hand. Can't imagine how any other gun could be better.

 

Well, like they say...ignorance is bliss.

What you don't know won't really hurt you in this case.

 

These are supposed to be pretty good.

 

These are supposed to be pretty good.

Yes, that would be an extreme understatement.

 

For under a thousand, the new 66. Right sized for 357 and as strong as the 686.
Above a thousand, don't care.

 

<I'm guessing when shooting 357's that puppy is just a little "snappy" ?>

A little, but it's a big N Frame and weighs nearly 40 oz so it's not too bad.

A bit heavy and large to carry, though.

 

A friend has a Python. The Fit and finish is flawless, and the action is like butter.

 

I'm going with Manhurin and Korth.

This is the answer, though I'd put Korth first.

 

Here is another favorite:

S&W 60-9. It's a J frame so it's easy to carry. It's ported which helps with the recoil:

 

S&W model 640-2

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I just can't take this any longer. S&W 686? Ruger GP100? Lord have mercy, you've got to be kidding.

What's even funnier are the poll choices. By the way, what does "affordable" have to do with the best DA 357 Mag of all time?

Time to get some real guns in here. :supergrin:




Korth Combat













Manurhin MR73















...and from this country

S&W Registered Magnum













...and a not so close second, the Colt Python

 

I just can't take this any longer. S&W 686? Ruger GP100? Lord have mercy, you've got to be kidding.

What's even funnier are the poll choices. By the way, what does "affordable" have to do with the best DA 357 Mag of all time?

Time to get some real guns in here. :supergrin:




Korth Combat













Manurhin MR73















...and from this country

S&W Registered Magnum













...and a not so close second, the Colt Pyth

Very impressive collection. Honest question; are those any more mechanally accurate and/or durable than a GP100 or 686? Or is the criteria for better primarily related to aesthetics: fit, finish, price, etc.

As lower middle class rural white trash I’ll take my GP100 and a Korth’s worth of reloading components over two Korth’s all day long. GP Already exceeds my current skill level in terms of mechanical accuracy and I believe it to be exceedingly durable.

 

I'm going with Manhurin and Korth.

:thumbsup:

Finally someone with a clue...

 

It all makes more sense now. Enjoy your rollex of revolvers while the rest of us shoot just as good with our timex brand L frames

 

I like my 66, miss the 586 though.

Bac, those Manurhins and the Registered Magnums are really something, but to me, “best” applies to guns I would actually fire regularly. Unless they were already well used, I’d give myself an ulcer worrying about putting a ding in those beauties. However, I am glad that you are able to own them and share your photos here.

 

I like my 66, miss the 586 though.

Bac, those Manurhins and the Registered Magnums are really something, but to me, “best” applies to guns I would actually fire regularly. Unless they were already well used, I’d give myself an ulcer worrying about putting a ding in those beauties. However, I am glad that you are able to own them and share your photos here.

I hear you

The Korths and Manurhins are about as tough as revolvers get though, especially for their size.

 

While I acknowledge the MR73 and Korths are superior built and durable guns, I chose the L frame for its service in LE, accessibility (esp parts) and general ergonomics.
I could easily claim the Swiss K31 was the 'best' of the ww2 era .30 cal turnbolts, but comparatively speaking, it saw almost zero combat.
The French counter terror ninjas were known to deploy the MR73 once or twice, and maybe there's widespread use of the Korth in LE elsewhere in the world that I could be easily unaware of, but as a widespread used .357 magnum, the L frame has some real history.
To me, that's important.

 

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that bling.

 

I had to pick the Smith 27 based on it’s longevity. I’m also biased because it was my first centerfire handgun. By today’s standards it’s too wide and heavy but it was the original Registered Magnum and still a fine weapon today.

 

The 27 is a great revolver (this is actually a Pre-27 from 1950).

However, they didn't quite have the Pre War Magnum's attention to detail or level of handfitting. That got to be less and less as the years went on.