help choosing a .357 revolver

I have decided to get a .357 revolver with a 3" or so barrel but would like to keep the price around $300-350. I am selling a winchester 1300 to cover some of the cost. what makes/models does everyone recommend that would be in my price range? I've seen Ruger/Taurus/Rossi/EAA all come in around that price but i dont know much about the reliability of those companies revolvers.

I've got severeal Ruger pistols. I love them.

Of the ones you mentioned I would go with Taurus only because I dont think you will get a Ruger GP100 for that price range. Taurus makes a pretty good revolver but I personly dont care for thier simi-autos.

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Has what you are looking for.....

Of the mentioned makers, I'd save a little more cash up and buy the Ruger any day of the week.

ruger. great guns!

Ruger all the way. A used Security Six can be had in that price range if you look around, or pay a little more and get a 3" SP101.

Rossi makes a six shot 357 with a 3inch barrel NIB in your price range. It's not a Smith or a Ruger but it works.

Might be able to find a SP101 for $350. I think I saw one on another forum as a matter of fact... I'm a S&W guy myself. But the Ruger's are good. Can definitely find a Service Six, Security Six, or Speed Six in that range. Can't go wrong with any of those, in my opinion.

PM me if interested in that SP101....and I'll try to find a link to send you.

+1 on a used Ruger SP101 (can be had for a few more bones than your range...but well worth it). Built like a tank and will handle full loads all day (if you can). .38s are a joy to shoot with it, too! Don't get me wrong...S&W are butter but just out of the price range you mentioned.

If you're willing to settle for .38 only (and 4"), used S&W Model 64s can be had within your price range. I have one and i love it, too.

The Ruger SP101 or S&W M&P 360 3" (scarce)

I know they are more than your price range but I still believe you get what you pay for with the only exception being a blued ONLY Bersa thunder 380 or 22.

Rugers are good, the Smith&Wesson's are, IMO better. But they will cost more. In any of them, check the ammo requirements. There are some defensive rounds out there, that may punish you, with a 3" barrel.

Good luck
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