Got my new .357 mag yesterday and took it to the range today.
It is an 16.5" blue model - I had wanted a 20", but they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait, so....
Now I'm glad I got the 16.5", as it somehow just "looks right" to me.
(OOPPSS on me, I thought it was 18")
I'm pretty pleased with it - action is pretty smooth, for brand new.
I knew they were heavy, but this was a hair more than I expected - sure eliminates the minute recoil of a 158 gr mag load!
Between the weight and the recoil pad, I barely noticed the round going off - more of a "poof" than a "bang".
My only minor complaint is that I have to work the lever vigorously to get the case out of the action - no gentle levering here.
I was also pleased with the wood to metal fit, although the tube surface could have been smoother - all in all - I'm happy.
Now I have to consider upgrading the sights, as the buckhorn isn't all that friendly to my old eyes.
I'm leaning toward a receiver sight, but don't see any D&T holes for one, so that looks like a gunsmith job.
Any advice here?
Once I get used to the odd shaped lever & the different style of loading the local coyotes better look out!!!
