Since we don't know WHAT will happen in NJ now, and I just got the first of 2 new handgun purchase permits (30 days after the first, the second is automatic--if you applied for 2), I'm looking to use them to buy 2 revolvers. I'm looking at .357 magnums and 9mm's. And I'd also prefer 8 round capacity, though 7 would be OK if there is moon-clip capability. Prefer DA.
9mm is because both my hand guns and rifles are 9mm so I have ammo for them and it's possible that the Ruger and Chiappa M1 will be legal IF the proposed AW changes actually become law.
.357 is because there are a) more revolver choices, and b) there are lever-action rifles that take .357 but none that use 9mm.
I'm not interested in budget handguns--I have an H-K VP9 and a Sig P320 RX. I've heard VERY mixed things about Taurus and Century Arms, so I'm leery of them.
In .357, I'm leaning toward Ruger, though there are S&Ws that are interesting. But Ruger does have 8 round models.
In 9mm, it seems the best choice is S&W, though there are some Chiappas that are interesting.
Don't know much about what's available in Uberti and other brands.
There is a VERY interesting Ruger line that has 2 revolvers, in .357 and 9mm and can use both calibers, but it's SA, 6 rounds max, and no moon clips.
I may be completely off base in these two, but I'd like to hear other people's experiences with them.
Looking for ideal .357 and 9mm revolvers. Thoughts?
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