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'Bama Boy
07-03-2008, 05:55 PM
Okay, My dad and Me went out, got this rifle, Its a beautiful thing (Thats in my opinion, I ain't got to much experience with Rifles, let alone lever actions) Its chambered in a .357 and him and me are wanting to get a revolver to go along with it. So far I've tried a Ruger Blackhawk and a couple others by Ruger. But, Judging from this forum, you guys are more experienced with Matchups like these and I want your opinions, so help me out here and give me some Ideas what to pair my Marlin 1894c .357 with.

Bucolic Buffalo
07-03-2008, 08:31 PM
Ruger would be good.

MikeG
07-03-2008, 08:32 PM
Welcome to the forum. I couldn't argue with a Blackhawk, either.

Clem
07-09-2008, 09:15 AM
I have a Marlin 1894C .357. It is a beautiful little rifle. It is nearly the same size as my 39A Mountie. I have them both equipped with Williams Foolproof rear sights and XS Systems illuminated post front sights.

While a Ruger NMBH in .357 makes a very nice companion, I wouldn't limit myself to that. I also have other .357 revos in the form of a Ruger GP100, SP101, S&W 27-2, 627-8PC, 686SSR and 60 Pro. For me, the best combination is actually with the 627, but that is just me.

jodum
07-09-2008, 09:50 AM
I have carried a pistol or revolver for 30 years, professionaly and hunting. I can tell you right now, if the gun is to heavy it will be uncomfortable to haul around. Select a handgun that will fit your need. If you will just be shooting it off a bench, a Colt Walker is fine but if it will be carried on your belt, find one that is the right weight and size. Smith and Wesson, Colt, and Taurus all make fine handguns in 357. Enjoy that little 94. Nothing like having a matched set of rifle and handgun that shoots the same ammo.

Bucolic Buffalo
07-09-2008, 12:49 PM
Basically what jodum said with the added proviso that we all have our favorites.

I have an old model vaquero in .44 mag. The old model Vaquero is a really good quality gun and comes in .357 mag. One thing that Sturm Ruger does is build great guns at a fair price and really backs them up. Colt has made some really great revolver but I thing the only revolver the make now are The old Colt peacemakers for the Cowboy action sports If you look in the used gun sections of your local gun dealer or gunBroker.com you may stumble across a Colt Python. I'm not up on the price of used Colts.

As mentioned earlier there are a number of gun gun makers that make all sorts of good quality .357 mag revolvers. You want to get a gun with a lot of quality built in so it will last you a long time. Go with the single action or double action .357 mag that fits your needs. Check around the various gun ranges that rent handguns in your area and try out the various models they have. You'll have some fun in the process.

Bullshead
07-13-2008, 02:26 PM
Ruger GP100........4" barrel.
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