First time out with new 686
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Powderfinger61
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You didnt save the brass!!!! tsk tsk tsk, you will learn someday
HAHAHA, you will notice a difference. I had mine out today along with my 9mm sig and I can tell you there is a definite difference between full factory .357 loads and factory 9mm loads. A huge difference........... Have fun, shoots tons.
Ok, so I brought some lead 158g 38spcl, reloaded 158g 357mag and PMC 150g HP 357 to see the difference. Here is my 6" 686 dwarfing my HK USP 40 (a large semi-auto):
PMC factory case is slightly taller than reloaded case:
38spcl, reloaded 357, PMC factory 357 HP
(Excuse the dust on my stereo!)
The factory ammo was way louder, actually scared me the first time I shot it. More recoil, less flash. The reloaded ammo had a big flash, but less bang and recoil. The factory ammo had more recoil than my HK with HP ammunition. The reloaded 357's recoil felt similar to the HK.
I find 357 to be very manageable in a heavy 686. I'm sure the other guys with the short barrels have more felt recoil, due to lesser weight and a shorter barrel.
So you guys were right, the reloaded ammo I thought was hot, was just a mild/medium power, flamethrower round. The PMC is the real deal. Biggest difference was the LOUDNESS! Hurt my ears with plugs & muffs.
PMC factory case is slightly taller than reloaded case:
38spcl, reloaded 357, PMC factory 357 HP
(Excuse the dust on my stereo!)
The factory ammo was way louder, actually scared me the first time I shot it. More recoil, less flash. The reloaded ammo had a big flash, but less bang and recoil. The factory ammo had more recoil than my HK with HP ammunition. The reloaded 357's recoil felt similar to the HK.
I find 357 to be very manageable in a heavy 686. I'm sure the other guys with the short barrels have more felt recoil, due to lesser weight and a shorter barrel.
So you guys were right, the reloaded ammo I thought was hot, was just a mild/medium power, flamethrower round. The PMC is the real deal. Biggest difference was the LOUDNESS! Hurt my ears with plugs & muffs.
Good link.
OP you may need to concenyrate on your grip and practice a little more. The S&W 's are great revolvers. I am certain that it will all come around soon enough.
Try a hot mag load for a 125gr JHP
Ok, so I brought some lead 158g 38spcl, reloaded 158g 357mag and PMC 150g HP 357 to see the difference. Here is my 6" 686 dwarfing my HK USP 40 (a large semi-auto):
PMC factory case is slightly taller than reloaded case:
38spcl, reloaded 357, PMC factory 357 HP
(Excuse the dust on my stereo!)
The factory ammo was way louder, actually scared me the first time I shot it. More recoil, less flash. The reloaded ammo had a big flash, but less bang and recoil. The factory ammo had more recoil than my HK with HP ammunition. The reloaded 357's recoil felt similar to the HK.
I find 357 to be very manageable in a heavy 686. I'm sure the other guys with the short barrels have more felt recoil, due to lesser weight and a shorter barrel.
So you guys were right, the reloaded ammo I thought was hot, was just a mild/medium power, flamethrower round. The PMC is the real deal. Biggest difference was the LOUDNESS! Hurt my ears with plugs & muffs.
Good to hear, now i know im not crazy lol.
My HK and 686 look the same size? Got your glasses on?
If you're referring to the cases, the PMC case is slightly taller. The pic doesn't show it that well, noticeable with the naked eye.
yup, to both questions. if you put your hk over your 686 it would cover most of it up,
i would call this dwarfing,
but that's just me i guess.
though when i look at my 568 6" in one of my pictures it seems a good deal larger then my glock or 1911.
i would call this dwarfing,
but that's just me i guess.
though when i look at my 568 6" in one of my pictures it seems a good deal larger then my glock or 1911.
