Cylinders

[Bigbird48]

I'd like to know which Cylinders  people prefer and why.

[PaducahMichael]

Fluted cylinders are better looking in my opinion. Probably goes to my love of western revolvers.

[cbl51]

I think fluted is just more traditional. In a revolver, I like traditional. Colt frontier army, S&W model 10 and model 36 Chief's Special, Colt Police Positive & detective special.

Would Sgt. Friday have a bull cylinder?

[Espresso4blood]

I prefer the bull cylinder because they look modern and heavy duty

[franco22]

I usually prefer fluted cylinders but the bull cylinder looks good on some guns. I remember seeing a picture of a British Bulldog with a bull cylinder and ivory grips that was very cool.

[Ruger]

Fluted; i'm a traditionalist. 

[heyjoe]

for me it depends on the gun. i think a snub nosed N frame looks good with a bull cylinder. the revolver has to have a larger size frame.

[Don73]

+1 Depends on the gun. Saw below on a gunsmith site.

Unfluted is more traditional than fluted. You didn't start seeing fluted cylinders till the 1860's. Today, fluted is more common.

[Bj]

Maybe it's my memory but I can't seem to remember the pre-1860's non fluted tradition myself.  LOL.

[Warthog]

Fluted, I think they look better.  I have a few unfluted cylinders but the fluted ones just seem right to me.

[seaotter]

Fluted. I just think it looks better.

[kc]

I like unfluted for the mag cylinder and fluted for the LR cylinder - obvious difference makes it easier to grab the one I want when walking out the back door to do some shooting.
Just aesthetics? I agree that it depends on the revolver. I think the BW looks a little better with the bull cylinder, but other models look better with the fluted cylinder. YMMV!

[smokeless joe]

It would seem that I am with the majority. Fluted for me.

[Arts09]

Fluted all the way. Not just in looks, but it's old school and cool!

[glenn]

I'm with KC .... I would like my mini to have a bull for the magnum.

~G

[Dinadan]

I like the fluted best. More traditional for a western lover. But I agree with KC that it is nice having a bull cylinder for the magnum and fluted for the LR. 

[OLD and GRUMPY]

Fluted looks better but if the bad guy drops dead who cares.

[lign]

I always thought I preferred fluted until I got my Super Companion. I love the bull cylinder on it. Seems like tradition would make it the other way around, but there's no accounting for personal taste! 

[Canoeal]

Form follows function, bull cylinders add forward weight. Weight reduces muzzle flip; extra in the barrel, then bull cylinders. For me it is that simple. Spock would say "Bull cylinders are logical."

[gsp1951]

I think it depends on the revolver design. To my eye, the bull cylinder looks perfect on the Black Widow.

[autofull]

me, im a bull guy. love a bit more weight on my pugs. kevin .

[mrmurl]

I like the bull cylinders the best.  Just makes them look stronger and heavier.  Like the smooth look.

[MR_22]

I voted "Depends on the gun". For the most part, I prefer fluted cylinders, but some guns just look better without the flutes. I 'm not sure I have a criteria for which ones I like as bull cylinders, but sometimes I just like them. Some of the "huge" calibers I think look good with bulls, like .454-Casull or .500-S&W revolvers. And obviously ones intended for concealed carry should be fluted, to reduce weight.

[Clare44man]

I really (REALLY!) Wish I could buy a BW from the factory WITH a fluted cylinder!  If they had fit I would have swapped with my magnum.

[grayelky]

As far back as I can remember, revolver cylinders have been fluted. It is als a little easier to tell if cylinder is in the safety notch with a fluted cylinder: there is no flute next to the top strap.

[Bigbird48]

you can just call Jessica tell her what you want and give her your FFL and its done or send mini in and ask for fluted they will do it

I really (REALLY!) Wish I could buy a BW from the factory WITH a fluted cylinder!  If they had fit I would have swapped with my magnum.

[Warthog]

I really (REALLY!) Wish I could buy a BW from the factory WITH a fluted cylinder!  If they had fit I would have swapped with my magnum.

I have a Black Widow with fluted and one without.  I am sure, as other have said, they can fix you up with what you want.