a dilemma, need help

[boomer92266]

I have posted a while back about getting another gun, and now i have come to the point of getting one or supplies for the one I have. I have a 4 inch barrel service six, it shoots great and conceals much better than i thought it would, I have every single spare part that the gun will ever need if it ever needs it. now my budget won't let me get ammo every check, just about a box every month or so as well as supplies every few months. selling a lot of stuff we didn't need has put me in a spot of being able to get things I've been needing and wanting. I only have about +- 300rds ammo, and I know I need more and I would like a simply rugged holster. I have between $400-$500 to spend maybe a few dollars more but not much and adding more is out of the question. If ya'll had this dilemma what would you do? #1 get a smaller gun in 357 to carry or have as extra one, as I only want to buy one caliber to save money. #2 buy supplies and ammo for the one I have cause I shoot it good already. #3 get another gun the same size to have as backup, as its easy to shoot. if I get another gun, it won't leave much if any for extra's. so what would ya'll do? thanks for the help everyone.

 

[schloss]

You're going to lose cash if you egg another gun, unless you can horse trade well. I'd like to have a service 6. There are always others with cool looking options, but you can't go wrong with what you have. spend your money on reloading supplies and a locally made holster.

if you reload, you can't get much cheaper than 38spl/357mag. those cheapie Lee Loaders work just fine if you're short on cash up front, but want to shoot. their downside is that they're slow.

But if you're short on cash, I wouldn't try to trade out. You've got a classic, desirable firearm. Use it and enjoy it.

 

[boomer92266]

You're going to lose cash if you egg another gun, unless you can horse trade well. I'd like to have a service 6. There are always others with cool looking options, but you can't go wrong with what you have. spend your money on reloading supplies and a locally made holster.

if you reload, you can't get much cheaper than 38spl/357mag. those cheapie Lee Loaders work just fine if you're short on cash up front, but want to shoot. their downside is that they're slow.

But if you're short on cash, I wouldn't try to trade out. You've got a classic, desirable firearm. Use it and enjoy it.

i wasn't going to trade my six, i shoot it too good and it's mechanically as good as new. i hadn't thought of reloading but that's a great idea, thanks.

 

[contender]

I'd opt for reloading as well. First,,, you can buy good reloading equipment for under your budget above. Next, you can buy a lot of components as well & that will allow you to shoot more for the same money you spend on factory ammo.
Shop around, buy good equipment, (you can buy used & be just fine.)
Go to our Reloading section & study the "sticky's" at the top about loading ammo. LOTS of great info there.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Get a good carry holster and more ammo and you are all set, especially with spare parts.

If, in the future you get a windfall you could think about another similar gun.

 

[certified angus]

http://leeprecision.com/lee-loader-357-mag.html

This is a good way to get started with reloading, as referenced above

if you reload, you can't get much cheaper than 38spl/357mag. those cheapie Lee Loaders work just fine if you're short on cash up front, but want to shoot. their downside is that they're slow.

I have used one for my 44 magnum for several years.