Best Revolver under 250$ / Rock Island M206 / Waste of Money? 

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Looks like a good, all steel revolver for the money. Those aftermarket grips are a must. Probably a bad idea to shoot +P in that revolver so I'd stick to 110-125 grain JHP standard pressure ammo for self defense.

As far as using +P .38 Loads in your Model 206, A Armscor Representative recently stated that occasional +P fire would not effect the gun. He also stated that constant +P shooting in your Model 206 could have some negative effect on the gun. I have owned a Model 200 and a Model 206 and have shot many +P loads with no problems. The top strap of the 200 and 206 Revolvers is good thick steel. It looks to me like these Armscor Revolvers, the 200 and 206, could take many rounds of +P fire. A very good revolver for the cost and a very durable six-gun that would make an excellent firearm for self defense. I have shot plenty of hot loads through both of my Armscor Revolvers. The Model 200 of mine was purchased by myself over 10-years ago. It has had hundreds of .38's shot through it with no problems.You did well with your Armscor Model 206 purchase. Enjoy your shooting and use +P loads for occasional use and regular .38 loads right along with the hot stuff. Use the +P ammo for self defense purposes.

I bought mine nearly 4 years ago. I Love it, it's a great shooter. Especially for the price. I contacted Rock Island Personally. You can shoot +P ammo just not a steady diet, with that info I decided to use +P ammo and I have had zero problems. I mainly load my own ammo, so my personal loads are what I like to mainly shoot and carry. These guns are Quality budget revolvers they are rugged enough to take standard abuse. I have well over a thousand rounds through mine. The bore is still bright and shiny, the cylinder locks up tight like it should and shoots reliably. The one thing I recommend is to ditch the factory grips and replace them with Pachmayer Colt D frame grips for me personally it made a world of a difference.

You're right about reliability. Congratulations on your purchase. I probably have more time carrying a 5 shot "pocket revolver" than any other handgun. Allow me to suggest 125 gr Winchester Silver Tip for defense. It seems to expand well at .38 velocities. Hope you never have to use it, or any other firearm.

I bought one of these last year. Regardless of what anybody says the inner workings are delicate and I would not suggest 38 Special +P ammunition. Standard pressure 38 Special lead semi wad cutters (LSWC) are the way to go. I wish they offered it with a 3" barrel. However, if you are looking a pocket revolver to trust your life on go with a S&W J-frame 442 or 642 which are +P rated and run the +P 158 gr LSWCHP FBI load.

I managed to find a Taurus model 85 for less than this gun in a pawn shop and so far it’s amazing. I tried to buy this revolver but the version I went to go see happened to be hammerless, and after I saw the Taurus I thought, damn I might as well go get that

Why does the end of the barrel look like it is machined and unfinished? That barrel tip looks like it missed a step during Mfg.

May I ask where you got the holster? I have a hard time finding a concealed carry holster for it, it seems to have a slightly different shape from comparable S&W's and Tauruses, maybe because the cylinder holds 6 instead of 5.

Picking mine up tomorrow.

I want to purchase this gun but wonder will it be to heavy to conceal carry or print. Is it worth the purchase?

I hear there going up to. $500. So much talk how cheap they our Word is out Price Going .!!! UP $$$$$