Good starter revolver for range shooting

[fatcpa]

Other than my S&W 642, all my handguns are semiautomatics. I would like to pick up a good revolver, mainly for target shooting. Doesn't need to be the biggest or badest. I have arthritic wrists, so recoil is a consideration. I have reloading gear, so downloading bigger bore stuff is an available option. I don't mind paying for quality, but I don't have to have the latest and greatest either.

 

[okiebertt]

It is hard to beat a K, L or N frame S&W 357 with a 4 to 6'' barrel or a Ruger Security Six or GP100. And since you don't mind paying for quality, a Colt Python.

 

[NikatKimber]

What bertt said. I picked up a nearly mint 4" SS Ruger Service Six in .357 mag for $400. Hard to beat that.

 

[Stingray]

K frame S&W would fit the bill nicely. A .38 like a model 10 would be a great shooter for you with minimal recoil. My 617 is by far my favorite wheelgun and is the best .22 that money can buy IMO. Not cheap, but since you say you don't mind paying for quality, you might want to check one out if a rimfire is the way you want to go.

-S

 

[ez bake]

686 or a GP100 would be a nice revolver (both have adjustable sights).

 

[redmax51]

Model 10 S&W ,inexpensive,good shooters and reliable. Steve

 

[okie98]

Any of the Smith K or L frames in 38 or 357.

 

[mhphoto]

A Ruger SP101 .357 perhaps? You can shoot the lower pressure .38 loads and it's heavy enough to soak up a lot of recoil.

 

[ldp4570]

S&W K38 aka Model 14 .38spl, and S&W K22 aka Model 17 .22lr. You'd be hard pressed to find two better target grade revolvers.

 

[BigBoreOkie]

Right on with a 4" Smith 38 special. I'd look at the Smith but I wouldn't pass up a Ruger. If you're just wanting a range gun I'd look at a used one. There are a few different places online that sell them at great deals.