Would you guys pay over $350 (incl. HST) more for a s&w 686+ 7 shot with a 6” barrel and nice rosewood grips over a stock 4.2” gp100? Both brand new.
The 686+ or pretty much any revolver that holds more than 6 rounds in the cylinder is in a league of its own. As others have said, depending on what you want to do with te gun, the 686+ may or may not be for you, though it is an excellent revolver nonetheless. Bear in mind, if you plan on doing any action shooting with it, the two major disciplines prohibit you from firing more than 6 rounds before a reload, so having an extra chamber may actually complicate things, not to mention the fact that 7 round speed loaders seem to be difficult to find here in Canada.
I've always been a Smith guy, but I just bought a GP100 and I don't feel like I "settled". The trigger was heavy but smooth and responded well to a little polishing. I love the way the GP100 feels in my hands. The beefy look is awesome. For the money I saved, I picked up enough ammo to keep me shooting for quite some time.If you can afford it buy the Smith. If money is an issue then settle for the Ruger.Graydog
Bear in mind, if you plan on doing any action shooting with it, the two major disciplines prohibit you from firing more than 6 rounds before a reload, so having an extra chamber may actually complicate things,...
They are rather different guns, intended for different kinds of shooting. Do you want a cool target gun, or a service-type pistol? If you're asking whether the Smith is worth the extra money, I would reply that the Smith is worth more than the GP100...but by how much depends on your tastes...
I guess I would consider myself more of a collector then an action shooter. Don’t get me wrong, I truly enjoy shooting but its more about quality then quantity. I want to have quality guns that mean and represent something rather than “indestructible” pieces that shoot well (i.e. Norinco 1911). For all these reasons I’m leaning towards the s&w, but the $350 price difference is a big factor. It’s half the price of the Ruger.
Would you guys pay over $350 (incl. HST) more for a s&w 686+ 7 shot with a 6” barrel and nice rosewood grips over a stock 4.2” gp100? Both brand new.
Also... putting Ruger and Norinco in the same sentence is an illegal act. Careful!![]()
Just a bump as I am considering one of the 2.
I was advised to go Smith all the way. The Ruger's are okay but the trigger is not that great. So my question is there much to getting them triggers a little better? Just some polishing?