Looking for a Single Action revolver and would like advice (1 Viewer)

[Semper]

I recently completed an instructor course with the NRA to teach basic handgun safety. I need to purchase a single action revolver for teaching my class. Your advice would be appreciated.

 

[purvis_guy]

I would think one of the Colt single action replicas would be a good cheap choice.

 

[Devildog]

S&W 500 should do the trick.

Also:

 

[Devildog]

Seriously, though, Taurus makes a nice .357 Magnum for around 4-500 dollars.

 

[Semper]

Have you heard of anything about a Ruger that has a kit that will allow you to fire 9mm or .357?

 

[billinms]

I have a Ruger single six .22 and a Ruger Vaquero .45 LC and love them both. Don't know about the conversion kit though.

 

[Shotgunred]

For the price it's hard to beat a Ruger Blackhawk.

 

[Semper]

Can you fire 38 special out of the Ruger .357 like with a double action revolver?

 

[blackngoldmike]

Can you fire 38 special out of the Ruger .357 like with a double action revolver?

Yes, you can.

 

[FLIPPY]

Ruger "Single Six" 22 would be perfect. It's simple, inexpensive and the ammo is cheap.

 

[TheDeparted]

A friend of mine is quite happy with his Vaquero

 

[Semper]

I just found a Heritage Arms Rough Rider that comes with a .22LR cylinder and a .22 Magnum cylinder for only $195. I'm going to take a ride tonight and maybe pick it up. He also set aside 1k rounds of .22 ammo and a 1k .223!!! Freakin awesome.

 

[nelopiceral1]

+1 on the Ruger. I've got a GP-100. Inexpensive, reliable, and easy to shoot. Takes .38 through .357. The front sight is hard to see in a dark shooting range, but a little paint on the tip fixes that.

 

[krushing]

I tried to look ip the difference between single and double action. Is it that a double action can be cocked using the trigger and a single action cannot?

 

[SaintRob39]

My advice is don't get one. It will turn you into a killer.

 

[FLIPPY]

I tried to look ip the difference between single and double action. Is it that a double action can be cocked using the trigger and a single action cannot?

Correct...