longwinters
Handloader
- Oct 10, 2004
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Happen to be in lower Michigan for a big family Thanksgiving and Christmas. Course the men had to make a trip to our favorite gun store. I had in mind one of the Marlin levers in 45-70 or 35 Rem. But all they had in a long barrel was 338 Marlin. I hadn't done any home work on this cal but was quite intrigued by it. I figured when scoped etc I'd have about 900.00 into it.
But then there was the SW Model 60 Pro. A 5 shot 357 revolver with 3" barrel. Stainless with wood grip......I've been looking at these the last 3 times down. So I was really torn. Back and fourth, back and fourth. Took one more deep breath and then made the decision. The revolver was more money initially but to scope the rifle would cost about 250.00 more than the pistol. I have several rifles for my boys to inherit but really only 2 handguns plus the Contender. 3 boys and two handguns.......
The SW model 60 pro came back with me. Love that pistol! Plus now I have at least 6 months to do more homework on the 338 Marlin....which still intrigues me.
Long
But then there was the SW Model 60 Pro. A 5 shot 357 revolver with 3" barrel. Stainless with wood grip......I've been looking at these the last 3 times down. So I was really torn. Back and fourth, back and fourth. Took one more deep breath and then made the decision. The revolver was more money initially but to scope the rifle would cost about 250.00 more than the pistol. I have several rifles for my boys to inherit but really only 2 handguns plus the Contender. 3 boys and two handguns.......
The SW model 60 pro came back with me. Love that pistol! Plus now I have at least 6 months to do more homework on the 338 Marlin....which still intrigues me.
Long
