I wondered that as well. If you don't like it don't use it......or does it some how degrade the operation of the gun just by being there?
Next revolver...Ruger Match Champion or S&W 686?
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I wondered that as well. If you don't like it don't use it......or does it some how degrade the operation of the gun just by being there?
I don't own a lot of revolvers, so I'm not an expert, but I can't see it encumbering the use of it at all. It's there but it is recessed into the frame, and has to be locked by a small key inserted into the frame beside the cylinder lock.
I went with the Ruger. I looked at them side by side and found the Ruger to be of better quality. Closer cylinder to barrel fit as well as better lock-up. The Smith's trigger wasn't any much better. New Smith's aren't anything like the old ones. The trigger on my 1980's K-22 can't be beat. Unfortunately, you can't get a Performance Center 6 shot wheel gun here in Canada. S&W's PC won't do work on guns and then send them to Canada - I asked. Though, if you know a good gunsmith with a reasonable turn around time.... Just my humble opinion. Now, if you can find an original 586 for less than $1000.00 GO FOR IT.
I already have a original 586 no dash....looking to add another revolver
What are your thoughts on a Dan Wesson? Or would that just be a duplication of what I already have in the 586?
There certainly doesn't seem to be the choice in quality revolvers there is in 9mm semi auto's or 1911's
There certainly doesn't seem to be the choice in quality revolvers there is in 9mm semi auto's or 1911's
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Hmmm? 'Nother thought here, I shoot PPC and I've never yet seen a Colt or a Ruger used for this type of precision shooting. For many of the shooters, money is not a consideration. So, why is precision shooting almost exclusively S&W territory? Food for thought.
Mine would have a diet of .38 special target loads so that probably isn't a consideration.
Ya that is not totally accurate. While that statement is certainly true with the old K frames, I have never seen a report of someone shooting loose an L or N frame in 357. Obviously that doesn't mean it hasn't happened, but i'd trust an L frame with heavy loads every bit as much as a GP.
You've already got a 586. So unless you simply want the stainless look a 686 would be redundant unless it was with a different barrel length such as the 4.2" version.
You're also missing out on at least half the fun of having handguns. Namely taking part in one of the various action shooting competitions. Run n' gun adds a whole new aspect to the handgun sport side of things. So if you're going to get a new gun I'd seriously suggest it have a 4.2" barrel so you can better move towards joining the fun.
You're also missing out on at least half the fun of having handguns. Namely taking part in one of the various action shooting competitions. Run n' gun adds a whole new aspect to the handgun sport side of things. So if you're going to get a new gun I'd seriously suggest it have a 4.2" barrel so you can better move towards joining the fun.
Does a 4.2" barrel really help you move significantly faster? We have only a handful of regular shooters in revolver class in IPSC around here and they all seem to have 6"s. I like 4.2s aesthetically, mind you.
Anyone have any thoughts/experience with one of these? I know I said I wouldn't go for Performance Centre $$$ but hey, you only live once.
(Although, I guess the question is "Is it $700 better than the Ruger MC?"
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/smith-wesson-m27pc-5-blued-357-mag-revolver/
(Although, I guess the question is "Is it $700 better than the Ruger MC?"https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/smith-wesson-m27pc-5-blued-357-mag-revolver/
