What do you consider "The 1911 of Revolvers?"

What do you consider "The 1911 of Revolvers?"
I guess it depends whether or not you're basing it off of popularity, or something else. Part of me wants to say it's the Single Action Army. Like 1911s, you have all types of clones/reproductions to this day manufactured and available. But then you have the M1917, produced by both Colt and S&W, which accompanied the 1911.

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  1. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I agree, it really depends on what you mean when you're referencing the 1911. Honestly the Colt SAA is probably the best choice given a combination of history, a massive aftermarket, and the guns still being produced today in various forms. The only other gun that I think you could consider would be the double-action S&Ws: they were and are hugely popular, there's a big aftermarket for them, they are still being produced today both directly by S&W and also copied widely by others. They just don't have as strong as military association as the 1911 or the SAA.

  2. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >overpriced
    >fragile
    >jam-o-matic
    I guess an Italian SAA clone.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      have you ever even touched an SAA, clone or otherwise?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        >potmetal trash
        Uberti is owned by Beretta. Surely the build quality can't be that bad. Don't you ruin this for me anon. I actually want one of their 1873 patterns goddammit.

        Don't even reply to it, it's bored and wants attention.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          https://i.imgur.com/5lPacML.jpg

          Anon's being a frickwad, the Uberti SAAs are fine, just don't expect them to be as nice as a Colt-contracted production.

          I'm too much of a poor gay to properly into Revolver Larpcelot with a real Colt anyway.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      There are plenty of Italian import SAA clones that aren't overpriced

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        $400 is overpriced for literal potmetal trash.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          >potmetal trash
          Uberti is owned by Beretta. Surely the build quality can't be that bad. Don't you ruin this for me anon. I actually want one of their 1873 patterns goddammit.

          • 1 year ago
            MilSurpDude

            Anon's being a frickwad, the Uberti SAAs are fine, just don't expect them to be as nice as a Colt-contracted production.

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            Ubertis are solid and nicely made. Anon is just trolling, ignore him.

  3. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I'd say the S&W Model 10 fits the bill best. Widely issued, effective, reliable usually

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      The Air Force would probably agree with you.

  4. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    The Model 10 and pre model 10(mp)

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      This. It's a solid revolver, not too ancient not too modern.

  5. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Probably a webley… it’s got the right mix of military design and service to really compare with a 1911

  6. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Darn. I don’t know if I want an SAA or Model 10. The double action is negligible to me since I always prefer to fire single action. I guess at that point it would come down to what I want for caliber, 45 LC or 38 SP. And we all know 38 is easier and cheaper to find.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      You could split the difference and get a SAA or clone in .357 and use that for .38

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        Feels kinda dirty getting an SAA clone in 357 though. I feel like that’s the same as getting a 1911 that fires 9mm

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          >checked
          Think of all the years 44-40 was the dominate caliber. .45 colt is iconic, but it isn't getting any cheaper.

  7. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Single action revolvers look so fricking gay I’m sorry

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      anons saying SAA and model 10 are right

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      Not a fan of revolvers with crazy long barrels, I think they look ridiculous. 6” is cutting it close, but I prefer 4”-5.5”

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      this. they're ugly and I'm tired of pretending they're not

  8. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >Made by a big brand
    >Nowadays made by everybody
    >Iconic frame and silhouette
    >Nowadays used for loads of custom build, highly modular
    >Well known, well available primary chambering (but available with others)
    >Outdated, but still somewhat viable
    I disagree with the SAA: it's completely outdated and nobody is going to debate that, but for the 1911, some people will still debate in favor (and they can actually make a good case). So, I'm going to go with the S&W K-frame, since it meets all of the other points above.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >So, I'm going to go with the S&W K-frame
      So the Model 10? I gotta agree with the other anons on it being a classic, plus the military background

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        No, the K-frame in general. ''The 1911'' can be a 5 inch, 6 inch, Commander, single stack, double stack: it can be many things. So can the K-frame, with different calibers, barrel lengths, profiles, butts, and such. Yes, the Model 10 is one of the most iconic K-frames, just like the M1911A1 is the most iconic 1911, but they're both examples.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Gotcha. I’m guilty of the same thing with the 1911, my mind always jumps to the M1911A—45, single stack, 5” barrel with no rail etc

  9. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >model 10 still produced and available to buy
    >the model 13, the 357 version of the model 10, is nowhere to be found

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