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Thread: Smith & Wesson 686 5" Pro Series Raptor/Rappy .357Mag

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailor723 View Post
    Matte finish, chintzy looking rubber grips and that silly engraving.......3 strikes you're out!
    My thoughts exactly. "Silly" is being generous
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    Luv it, so cute, for sure would buy it if I was looking for a Pro series.
    For sure would get a non fluted 627 V-Comp Rappy.

    What's wrong with the grips?
    What did you replace it with?
    Quote Originally Posted by Figure 11 View Post
    I have one, and screw all you haters. The balance and barrel length are perfect. You can't see Barney while you're shooting it, which is what I buy guns for. If you don't like it, get a shiny one to look at and fondle and another one to shoot. Had to get real grips though.
    Revolvers RULE; remember that next time you BEND over to pick up brass OR ejected brass pings off the precision gear.
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    Yes I'm curious. They look like standard Hogue which are pretty decent. Some light sandblasting would probably clear up the engraving. Looks lightly laser etched. Or at least it would be very faint. It's a gun right ?

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    "All my handguns are toys for shooting at 'paper' targets in an approved range."

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    Revolvers RULE; remember that next time you BEND over to pick up brass OR ejected brass pings off the precision gear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by burnaby View Post
    Luv it, so cute, for sure would buy it if I was looking for a Pro series.
    For sure would get a non fluted 627 V-Comp Rappy.

    What's wrong with the grips?
    What did you replace it with?
    I replaced them with wood ones. Guns are made from wood and steel. I still haven't decided if I got the ones I like though. I absolutely hate finger groove grips. They are not made for shooting fast, and they force my hands way too low. I always feel that manufacturers put garbage grips and sights on guns because they know people will just chuck them. I will be replacing at least the front sight on this gun too. Either a 1 mm fibre one or gold.

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    The thing is cut for moonclip?

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    I wonder how hard it would be to get that "Rappy" off the barrel. I don't mind the dinosaur, and I love the rest of the gun.

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    Ok wtf is up with that dino? I'm gonna have to second the comment on it looking like it has crapped its pants....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suther View Post
    Ok wtf is up with that dino? I'm gonna have to second the comment on it looking like it has crapped its pants....
    I checked with a dinosaur expert and that is the dinosaur's nut-sack.

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    Looks like same grip on my 686. I really like them; allow the web to ride over the top, just like Jerry Miculek, gives way better recoil management. I hold it so high can't do single action.
    A lot more comfy than wood grips on my -3 686 which are hard and slippery.

    Got the FO front on my 686 and Ruger 45ACP.
    Quote Originally Posted by Figure 11 View Post
    I replaced them with wood ones. Guns are made from wood and steel. I still haven't decided if I got the ones I like though. I absolutely hate finger groove grips. They are not made for shooting fast, and they force my hands way too low. I always feel that manufacturers put garbage grips and sights on guns because they know people will just chuck them. I will be replacing at least the front sight on this gun too. Either a 1 mm fibre one or gold.

    The dinosaur is cute. And ferocious.
    Revolvers RULE; remember that next time you BEND over to pick up brass OR ejected brass pings off the precision gear.
    Looking for a car pool buddy for weekly weekday trips from Burnaby to POCO. Better yet I'll drive weekly and you take me hunting.

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