S&W 686 or M&P 9mm???

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looking for my first handgun and i was almost positive i was going to buy a 686 with a 4.2 inch barrel but i have been hearing and reading so many good things about the M&P 9mm pistol and with the range kit for $650 how can i go wrong..... right?

what do u guys think? thanks for any imput.:ar15:
 
I think it kind of an apples to oranges comparison thing? What kind of shooting do you want to do? I'm partial to the semi auto's myself. I've also read lots of positive reports on the quality and value of the m&p.

Happy shopping!!
 
DeadSight said:
looking for my first handgun and i was almost positive i was going to buy a 686 with a 4.2 inch barrel but i have been hearing and reading so many good things about the M&P 9mm pistol and with the range kit for $650 how can i go wrong..... right?

what do u guys think? thanks for any imput.:ar15:
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Having first hand experience with both, I personally prefer the 686. Then again, I am admittedly a bigger fan of the revolver than the auto. It is however cheaper to fuel the 9 than the .38/.357. You'll also save a couple of hundred $$ buying the 9.
 
well ill just be getting into hand gun shooting so i guess ill be using it to learn to shoot properly and effectivly.....just struggling with the top quality and power of the .357 VS. the great price of the range and carry kit coupled with the cheap 9mm ammo
 
Again - it's apples and oranges, but I would personally lean towards the 686. It is very versatile. You can load it up to shoot full load .357's or load it down to shoot inexpensive and accurate .38 spl's. Either gun you choose, you will love it.
 
I love my semi autos, but I'm dying to get my hands on a 686. Both have their merits but variety is the spice of life. I would tend to agree with others who said start with the semi (much cheaper to shoot) then move up...which you may have to do anyways as 686s are pretty scarce in 4.2", if you want to get shooting anytime in the near future.
 
DeadSight said:
looking for my first handgun and i was almost positive i was going to buy a 686 with a 4.2 inch barrel but i have been hearing and reading so many good things about the M&P 9mm pistol and with the range kit for $650 how can i go wrong..... right?

what do u guys think? thanks for any imput.:ar15:
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I'd go with the 686. Because I am a Harry Callahan type of guy. If you're a John McClane type, go for the semi-auto M&P.

In the end, it won't matter cos you'll probably end up with both anyways....plus a lot more.
 
If you only have a budget for one at this point, go for a good used 686, no worry about the ammo price as reload is about the same as 9mm. Shoot 38+P is a joy. You can alway track down another M&P later.

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They are both excellent guns but you have to ask yourself what are you going to do with it?
25 yard bullseye and PCP, amazing accuracy, classic style and probably what god shots get the revolver

IDPA style competition and fast shooting get the M&P, but before you do go to a shop that has plenty of options.
I went to al simmons and they let me handle a glock 17, kimber 1911, Springfield XD, a CZ, SIG and then the M&P.
Close your eyes bring pistol into a hold then open your eyes. The one where the sights line up is the one you should buy. For me it was the M&P

I own the revolver now but will buy an M&P later. I actually did a side by side with the 686 and the GP100 too I still own the GP100 but thats another post.
 
One good thing about wheel guns - you don't have to hunt for your brass when you're done shooting. Most of us old time PPC revolver shooters keep a 5 gallon bucket in front of us to dump your brass into. But as said many times above, you will likely be buying both guns.
 
I really like both. I have a M&P Pro and will be adding a 686 at some point.

But for a new shooter I would say you should go with the 686 as you can get more out of it:

-Single action and double action trigger. Only one trigger action on the M&P.

-Can use .38 for low recoil cheap shooting. .357 for longer range, fun, more just making more noise. M&P one calibre unless you buy a spare barrel and mags.

-I also expect the 686 will hold it's value better if you ever decide to sell.
 
thanks everyone for all the great points, i think iv made my decision so pics will be posted of a new purchase soon!!!

thanks again and happy shooting
 
The 686 is in a class of its own. Its a super nice revolver, pretty much the top of the line for revolvers. It offers multiple calibers and If you reload or plan on doing some, the 38/357 caliber is an extremely flexible ammo choice. If you havent noticed, the 686 wont last long on ee...the 9mm will
 
I bought a revolver for my first gun and while I don't regret the purchase, I have had a difficult time finding a holster and speedloaders for it. As a new Glock owner, one of the things I'm beginning to like is the amount of readily available accessories for it.
 
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