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Originally Posted by Bob Wright
If I were to be confined to a small bore DA revolver, my vote goes to a S&WModel 586, 4" barrel.
But to me, the best revolver for under $1500 is a Ruger Super Blackhawk for hunting, or a 4 5/8" Blackhawk in .45 Colt.
Bob Wright
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I agree about the 4 5/8" Blackhawk in .45Colt. Mine is a New Model Convertible .45Colt/ACP, although my other 4 5/8" Convertible is an earlier 3-screw .357MAG/9mm (remains in original condition as 3-screw).
If given my druthers for a medium-sized .357 in DA (other than my prized Service-Six, converted to RB and tuned by MagNaPort many years ago), I'd go with either a 681 or 581, simply for the fixed sights. I carried an issued 4" 686 for several years, and the adjustable sights could be - predictably - rough on clothing.
The fixed sight L-frames were pretty nice, and I still kick myself for passing up some good deals in those days.