New Gun?

[VA Shooter]

I have a 45 colt BH 4 5/8 convertable and a GP 100 327 Fed Mag I'm hooked. I have been working overtime and can see another gun in my future just don't know what Cal I have been looking at 41 mag and 44mag and the 30 carbine has got my intrest can you give me some advise would be used for plinking and some hunting.

 

[Flash]

Before looking at the 30 carbine, I'd take a hard look at the Blackhawk 327.

 

[TRanger]

A 357 Magnum is about the most versatile revolver you can own, particularly if you are not a handloader. There are literally scores of factory loads in .357 and .38 Special you can utilize. The .357 is adequate for deer-size game while the .38 makes a good small game and plinking load. Ammunition is available everywhere. The .357 is not my personal favorite, but these advantages are difficult to deny. Just food for thought.

 

[Anthony Williams]

Hello VA

There's no way in hell that you need two .327s. On the other hand, Flash is right, take a hard look at the Blk .327. And if you do decide on purchasing it, you should GIVE me your GP100 :D

A.W.

 

[Nowata]

I find myself shooting my Single-six the most...cheap to shoot, accurate, beautiful lines, and it will NOT wear out. I have 15-20,00 rounds thru mine, lot's of people put 1/2 to 1,000,000 rounds thru theirs. That said, for a reloadable caliber, my handsdown favorite is ths .44 mag. Can be loaded from Mouse to Moose, components are available for bullet weights from 165gr. to 335gr. I have 2: a 34oz. Taurus 44 with a 4" ported barrel, and my favorite, my Bisley Hunter. (basically, everything can be said about the 45Colt also!)

 

[98Redline]

I have to agree with Nowata on his assessment.

Based on what you have already, I think a .22 would round out your calibers nicely. I know that my Buckmark .22 gets shot way more than any of my other guns.

Of the .41, .44 and 30 carbine I would pick the .44 with a longer barrel (7.5")

A 7.5" Super Blackhawk is simply a superb hunting gun. While your 4 5/8 45LC can be loaded up to these levels, the shorter sight radius can provide a challenge for longer range accuracy. Not that it can't be done, just that it is much more difficult to do.

While there are a ton of proponents for the .41 mag, it is just a bit of a niche caliber and unless you are reloading, finding a decent ammo selection can be tricky.

The 30 carbine is a cool caliber however it has a deafening muzzle blast and a limited selection of ammo.

That is just my $0.02.
With that and about $4.00 more you can get a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

 

[contender]

All good options.
I'd say go to a range or wherever, and try some of each. Then choose from what YOU like. If you like more than one, plan on buying more than one.

 

[tulsamal]

While it would be fun to recommend all manner of things here, I have to go with the herd. Any handgun collection that doesn't have a .22 LR.... has to have one. Actually I would have a hard time without several. Sometimes you need small and light (OM Bearcat). Sometimes you are willing to go a bit larger or even need a bit more punch (Single Six Convertible). Sometimes you want a trainer for your larger DA six-guns (S&W M63). Sometimes you want a larger target type revolver just to see how good you really are (S&W K-22, M17, M48). And many times you just can't resist the allure of the various highly fun .22 autos (Ruger MkI, II, Browning Nomad, Colt Woodsman, etc).

I'm not a huge fan of the new Ruger MKIII's but those 22/45's are calling my name. I'm sure I'll end up with one eventually.

Gregg

 

[donut757]

Id go for economical choice for the next... a .22 would be great or you could look into a blackhawk convertible in .357/38/9mm.

I love my convertible... the .357 easily shoot the best out of it but i have used that 9mm cylinder quite a bit when just out and about and not shooting anything serious.

Especially since u have the 45 convertible it would match perfectly and you already familar with them

 

[Knuckles]

... I'll go against the grain and say take a better look into the .41mag... from what I've read from owners on this forum,... they are freak'n laser-beams.

Look up some older posts and consider the .41mag just to be different.

... now on the other hand, the 7 1/2" SBH's are awesome!!

.22cal...? you can get one of those any time... and the .30cal...? you're on your own there. :)

 

[Silent Sam]

Find a 50th Anniversary 357, you'll be glad you did. Although a 22 is never a wrong choice.

 

[Lost Sheep]

I have a 45 colt BH 4 5/8 convertable and a GP 100 327 Fed Mag I'm hooked. I have been working overtime and can see another gun in my future just don't know what Cal I have been looking at 41 mag and 44mag and the 30 carbine has got my intrest can you give me some advise would be used for plinking and some hunting.

OK, I acknowledge that you did not ask, but here is my advice.

You have two guns in IMMINENTLY reloadable calibers. The 45 because the factory offerings are largely anemic (for use in the Blackhawk) or expensive (for those that aren't anemic). For the .327 because they are chronically thin in inventory.

For the price of a REALLY CHEAP gun, a really high quality handloading setup can be had.

Aside from economy handloading for your firearms offers a lot of advantages. High quality ammo is one. The (relative) independence from retail sellers of ammunition is gladdening. The pride in the quality of your handloads is edifying. The ability to craft ammunition that no retailer offers is prideful.

Handloading often focuses the shooter's attention on interior ballistics. Knowledge of what is going on inside your chambers generates a lot of deeper understanding of your firearms and their performance than any amount of shooting of factory loaded ammo does. It depends on your personality, but I bet you would benefit from the experience of handloading.

My first recommendation for your next gun is a 22 rimfire that most nearly duplicates the feel of the more favored of your current stable. Ammo is cheaper (generally one-tenth of centerfire). Lack of recoil allows you to practice trigger and breathing control with much more focus than hard-recoiling full-power loadings. Cheapness of the ammo allows you to practice a LOT more.

But a 22 rimfire is usually my recommendation BEFORE your second gun (more often, even before your first gun).

At this point in your shooting career, I suggest you look hard at taking up reloading.

Handloading does involve flame and noise and things that go very fast, but rocket science it ain't. Anyone who can safely shoot a handgun repeatedly can, with care, handload.

22 rimfire, or a handloading setup.

The .30 Carbine, on the other hand is a real hoot to shoot. I have a friend with a Blackhawk in .30 Carbine (also AMT semi-auto and Marlin lever action). For impressive noise, fireballs and spectacular terminal ballistics, 44 Magnum shooters blanch with embarrassment at the Blackhawks performance.

Good Luck

 

[chris_]

... I'll go against the grain and say take a better look into the .41mag... from what I've read from owners on this forum,... they are freak'n laser-beams.

I wouldn't go that route unless you reload.

 

[VA Shooter]

Lost sheep I have been reloading for the 45 colt for about 4 months now and I just started to collecting wheele weights and have ordered moulds for my 45 colt and moulds and die for the 327 fed and a sizer. So may be I should get a .22 until I get my casting ability down. Because if I get a caliber that I can cast and load I will want to buy more stuff for it just need to tweak my 2 loads that I already have.