Well.....I haven't had a chance to really shoot the 28 HARD....I've shot it a lot and cannot trace it's accuracy problem to a specific chamber,etc......I'm not giving up yet but I don't see a change in the future.

  Sooooo.......I'm thinking on what to replace it with.

  I've been on a .357 kick lately, reloading .38's is super cheap, easy and quick, then heavy .38 loads for use, while buying factory .357 for hot stuff (only shoot full .357's occasionally, and when I do it's my CC gun so I don't use handloaded ammo in it).

    I have.....a lot of .357's....I've been acquiring .38's and .357's lately and traded out of most all my semi-auto's except my couple pets.
 
   .357 list:
  2.75" Ruger Security Six snubnose.
  6"  Ruger Security Six.
  4 5/8" Ruger flat top .357.
 .38 list:
  2.5" S&W model 10
  5" S&W model 10
  5" 1851 Uberti
  4" Taurus 82
 
   The S&W was to fill a niche.....I wanted a good all-around outdoors double-action .357 for full-time packing.   My snubnose is my CC weapon and my handloads shoot NOWHERE near POI, while my 6" security six is just a shade long for outdoor use.

     I didn't care about weight, but wanted a 4" (or so) barrel for compactness.  And in fact, the weight was nice for making heavy .38/44 loads feel like pop .38 loads.   

   My main load is a .38/44 setup (Yes I know, don't ever shoot from a .38) so I want a full strength .357 gun.   158 hardcast right at 1050-1100FPS is perfect, and the .357 loads I've tried are a bit dirty and not as accurate as heavy .38/44 loading so.....overlook that, also got a guy to use the online pressure calc and my loads are only running around 28K PSI.


     So....after my long rambling post........what d'yall think?

  I'm really leaning towards getting a 4" Security Six and rounding out that collection since I like them so well.     However I REALLY wanted a full size/BIG frame .357.....and standard GP's just seem clunky.  Admittedly, I have only handled the 6" GP100's.   They just look......off.....

   

Why not a 4" S&W 686? It's a little lighter than the GP-100 and not as clunky, and it should hold up just fine long-term unless you start running super-hot Magnum loads. And while I've never shot at Match Champion, IMO the Smith's trigger is much nicer than a regular GP-100's. And you can get a seven-shooter version too if you so desire.

"you've got enough .357's?"

That's only true if you can provide enough for two Hecatonheires with a penchant for ambidextrous shooting.

(ie: 400 .357's... http://www.theoi.com/Titan/Hekatonkheires.html)

I really can't decide on this one  .

    I'd "maybe" think about a 586, but I am not a stainless fan.   Don't like em that way. 

I'll just leave this here...

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_802568_-1_757903_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y



 

I'd go GP100.   I really need to add one of those to the collection some day.

Me too, but I'm concerned if I can carry it everyday. That's what's been keeping me from getting one.

I have a deep, abiding manly love for my 4" GP-100 thus my vote.

And that last survey option was waaaay out of line. That's just pure Communism and hippy dope smokin' crazedness right there.

I carry the SP101 most days (if I'm not at work).    The GP100 is a little bigger though.   

I believe Sarge carries his frequently when off duty. So, that's pretty awesome.

Maybe there's hope for us  .

Then again, I really want a new production Smith and Wesson model 67 too. I have a wheel gun addiction .

Well, if you are pleased with the way the Security Six handles and shoots its hard to argue against it.  They are hell for strong, can be taken completely apart for cleaning without tools and are slightly less massive than the GP 100 .   The GP 100 Match Champion has a really nice trigger for an out of the box Ruger but if you are looking for a blued gun they are off the list.  All of the Rugers seem to thrive on a diet of heavy loads and parts are plentiful for either repairs or alterations.   My favorite handgun frame for heavy recoiling loads is the Ruger Bisley style grip so if you run across a Blackhawk or a Vaquero with that frame you might ought to pick it up and see how it feels.   

Nothing wrong with S&W's - I own several - including a couple of Model 28's but they are a bit clunky for everyday packing.  My favorite N frame has .45 caliber holes drilled in it these days.      I like the K frames for packing but they won't hold up to a steady diet of hot .357's so those are carried more than they are shot.  L frames are a logical compromise but they too get a bit clunky and for the same money I could have a Ruger with a spare set of grips, a holster and some practice ammo.

This being said, if you were forced to carry a wheel gun by Ruger or Smith that was a 6 or more shot, picking the Smith in L or N frame over the Ruger GP-100 would be the next logical step  .

Nothing wrong with the j frames or the SP101, but for the "big wheelguns" I think Smith makes the best concealable ones out of the two. They are afterall, sleeker and lighter.

I sometimes carry my GP-100, just for something different.  It has the standard Wood/Rubber grips.  It has been my preferred wheelgun for several years now.  I will admit to being biased away from S&W. ( Having one undergo a"Catastrophic Self-Disassembly" in your hand tends to leave memories.)

Actually, you aren't "forced" to carry either one.  There a good many pristine, used Dan Wesson revolvers still circulating around out there as well as the very good Colt Trooper MkIII .   Either of those guns would serve you well in .357 magnum - you just aren't going to get the level of factory support you would with Ruger or S&W .    I'm not sure I see the wisdom in picking the S&W revolver over one of the Rugers at this point.  True, the L frame is a bit smaller and lighter than the GP 100 and the N frame is marginally so but if you toss the Security Six into the mix it is going win that battle in terms of both size and longevity.  Now, when buying a wheelgun, "logic" is admittedly in the mind of the person making the choice but that's the way I see it.   

I meant current production NIB options that are available at present  . Of course throwing the security and speed six in there will mess things up  . We are comparing the SP101 and Ruger GP100 to the 686 and 69 etc. Picking specific models from the used market can be time consuming and unreliable, at least in my experience.

Well, as per the OP, the Security Six was in the mix as one of the potential choices since he already owns revolver from that series and would consider acquiring another to "round out the collection" .  .  .    .

Ok, fine. Considering the OP's parameters, I understand your choice. That being said, I feel there is more leg work required when we start picking specific models from the used market. But, it's not my choice not my gun, and if I could have one right now, I wouldn't mind a security six for daily carry myself.

thats enough .357's.

it's time to get a .44, I suggest a cLassic S&W 29, or maybe a 629 if you want something newer.

thats enough .357's.

it's time to get a .44, I suggest a cLassic S&W 29, or maybe a 629 if you want something newer.

Model 69 for carry!