Educate me on Scoped 357/38 Revolvers

[Frankly]

I need reading glasses and have astigmatism that makes red dots fuzzy. I think I want an optical scoped revolver since there is no slide to shake the scope to death.

I've seen all kinds of various race guns and set ups but this time around I'd like to find a good off the shelf solution, maybe a trigger job, XL grip and done, but not spend thousands and thousands ;-p But not a Saturday Night special either.

I also don't need an extra long bull barrel, compensator, blah blah I want a good target range shooter that is easy to break down and clean with the least fussiness possible.

What says the pros here? What scopes and guns play nice together? And how are you mounting these scopes?

Thank you

 

[freddy]

Just TIG a Leupold 12x50 on to a j-frame and be done with it.

 

[pmcjuryny]

I'm not much of a revolver guy but I believe some of the ruger revolvers come from the factory setup to accept a scope. Just something to look at.

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[togmaster]

I only know bthat some of the S&W 686 and 586's are drilled and tapped from the factory to mount a rail. I'm sure others are too. If you already have a revolver you like it isn't a big deal to send it to a smith or back to the factory and have it done.

 

[Different Drummer]

Dan Wesson. Lots of options for scope, easily changed barrel length so you can pick whatever length you prefer.
Tensioned barrel, very good lock up design equals accuracy. A tried and proven revolver for exactly what you describe.
If you get a later model they are made right here in Norwich NY. Nice people there who will also service and supply parts for earlier made 14-2 and 15-2 revolvers from Monson MA.
Google is your friend.

 

[Snappo]

What says the pros here? What scopes and guns play nice together? And how are you mounting these scopes?

Thank you

The scope I put on my S&W 500 Magnum is made by Thompson Center. If it can handle the thump of the 500, you should have no problems with 44 mag or 357 mag. I bought it 10+ years ago; but I honestly don't think the price was exorbitant. Maybe a few hundred, max?

 

[BerettaGuy]

Here is my story and I'm sticking to it.

In my yout I shot a lot. Always qualified on the PD in the top five shooters. Sometimes Numba one.
Got married - started having kids shooting time dwindled down to nothing being replaced by school shows and dance recitals. Left LE for a better paying job.
sometime in my forties I found that I needed glasses. Will never forget the first time I peed wearing bifocals. Whoa I said.

Retired started shooting again. Couldn't hit the broad side of Rosie O'donnel.Went to an ophthalmologist that specialized in shooting glasses. My right side is basically my reading prescription left side is distance prescription.
This is how I solved the problem. Other guys use simple magnifier glasses and it works for them.
There are other variables too. Are you a two eyes open shooter. Left /right eye dominant etc
So now my shooting prescription glasses are also Randolf Safety glasses two birds one stone.

Now once that is fixed try a new red dot.

 

[freddy]

I put on my S&W 500 Magnum

For this do you put on your frilly pink panties?

 

[Frankly]

For this do you put on your frilly pink panties?

Only when you pay me for the last time like you promised

 

[HighlandLofts]

The Super Redhawks are set up for scopes, I don't think they make it in 357 any more. I bought an older Redhawk in 357. I paid $900 for it plus shipping, transfer fees & Washington State sales tax.

My older 44 mag redhawk isn't set up for a scope either, but my 44mag super redhawk is set up for one. I will be mounting a scope on it when the funds become available. I'll also be buying a Ruger 77/44mag to go along with it.

 

[Darth]

In my yout I shot a lot. Always qualified on the PD in the top five shooters. Sometimes Numba one.

 

[Snappo]

For this do you put on your frilly pink panties?

OK I won't lie - that's kind of hot. LOL

 

[NirvanaFan]

The Super Redhawks are set up for scopes, I don't think they make it in 357 any more.

That's correct. 44 mag, and 454 Casul only, I believe.


I've got a 44 mag Super Redhawk with a Leupold scope mounted on it. Awesome gun.

 

[Snappo]

The Super Redhawks are set up for scopes, I don't think they make it in 357 any more. I bought an older Redhawk in 357. I paid $900 for it plus shipping, transfer fees & Washington State sales tax.

My older 44 mag redhawk isn't set up for a scope either, but my 44mag super redhawk is set up for one. I will be mounting a scope on it when the funds become available. I'll also be buying a Ruger 77/44mag to go along with it.

The scope rings I had attached to the same 2 screws that the rear sight attached to. I just traded it for a pair of other S&W revolvers or I'd take a picture. If for some reason your particular S&W doesn't have the proper hole taps, I am thinking maybe it makes sense to call a local gunsmith that does machining and ask if that's something he can add on. It's just a matter of tapping a hole, no?

 

[Frankly]

Here is my story and I'm sticking to it.

In my yout I shot a lot. Always qualified on the PD in the top five shooters. Sometimes Numba one.
Got married - started having kids shooting time dwindled down to nothing being replaced by school shows and dance recitals. Left LE for a better paying job.
sometime in my forties I found that I needed glasses. Will never forget the first time I peed wearing bifocals. Whoa I said.

Retired started shooting again. Couldn't hit the broad side of Rosie O'donnel.Went to an ophthalmologist that specialized in shooting glasses. My right side is basically my reading prescription left side is distance prescription.
This is how I solved the problem. Other guys use simple magnifier glasses and it works for them.
There are other variables too. Are you a two eyes open shooter. Left /right eye dominant etc
So now my shooting prescription glasses are also Randolf Safety glasses two birds one stone.

Now once that is fixed try a new red dot.

Thanks for reminding me of the L-R lens option. I've been using shooting glasses with the magnification in the top quarter but obviously I can't see distance when the sight blade is larger than target.