My First Revolver - S&W 63 or 617 or 686?

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I am trying to decide which revolver to buy as my introduction to target shooting. I have heard that it is good to start with a .22 cal so I don't develop a flinch. My question is should I get the S&W 63 or should I get the 617 which is larger and heavier? I eventually plan to get a S&W 686 so I was thinking that the 617 might be a good practice gun as it is about the same weight and size as the 686. On the other hand the 63 is small and light but would have a bit more of a kick (although I doubt too much). On the third hand maybe I should skip the .22 cal and just buy a 686 right away and shoot .38 Special before moving up to .357 magnum rounds. What say you?
 
That is what I did, start with a 686, shoot 38spl and 38+P.. Use double action to learn how to feel the hammer fall when pull the trigger slowly. You will love it.

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One of the .22's, definitely. Which one is up to you.

The benefits of the 63 are obvious. The 617 is easier to shoot well.
 
Thanks for your input guys. I am leaning towards starting with a .22 cal revolver for my regular shooter and a 686 for less frequent shooting. I figure that the money I save on ammo by shooting the .22 will buy me the 686 after shooting 3000 rounds. This way I get to buy two guns and can tell myself that I am actually saving money. :rolleyes:
 
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Thanks for your input guys. I am leaning towards starting with a .22 cal revolver for my regular shooter and a 686 for less frequent shooting. I figure that the money I save on ammo by shooting the .22 will buy me the 686 after shooting 3000 rounds. This way I get to buy two guns and can tell myself that I am actually saving money. :rolleyes:
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Save money??? not in the world of shooting. I got my 686, then suddenly I shot my friend's CZ, then I got one; then I saw the damn ugly 2245, then I bought one; then I shot that girl's Glock 17, then I bought one....You will soon know what's going to happen with you:D
God bless all shooters, work harder to buy more guns:)

Trigun
 
Yeah, I'm just counting the days until my 686 arrives. Can't go wrong with it. I actually started a similar thread a few weeks ago, and the good people of CGN steered me towards a 686; tried it at the range and I never looked back! Shooting 38/357 Mag is such a plus!
 
The 617 will resemble the 686 more than the 63 which is made on the smaller J frame and is much lighter. So, if you're looking for a .22lr to start with the intention of getting a 686 down the road then I'd recommend the 617.
 
Tough question. First, I do not know of a M63 with a barrel length that complies with your laws. With that said, I do not care for medium (K) frame 22 revolvers as they are too heavy for the calibre. For a novice shooter the 357 Magnum may have too much recoil unless you start with 38 Specials. The real shame is that Canadians cannot easily own my favorite 22 revolver, the S&W M43:mad: Regards, Richard:)

M43:
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