Revolver thoughts

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Am looking at grabbing a revolver in the very near future
My choice are ruger go 100 or sp101 or the SW 686

357 is what I am going with

Wahts your thoughts on the choices and are there any others I may not know about

My hands are of the smallish side and I don’t have the luxury of trying anything firsthand unfortunately
 
I would look at a S&W 66-8 K-frame If I were you and they have plenty of grip choices for small hands.
 
I would also suggest the S&W 66. It's K-frame is smaller than the 686 L-frame but I think the grip sizes are the same.
Tenda has both on sale right now.....
 
handofzeus said:
If you can find the old rubber grips with the wood inlay do the Gp100. I have small hands and the fit is perfect. The Gp will shoot ANYTHING.
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You mean anything a Smith will...

The large frame Blackhawk will shoot Ruger only loads no problem.
 
I compared a couple of 6" 686es to the GP100 and the Ruger was lighter in both cases. One was the 686-6 and the other was the 686-6 International. I also found the grips on some of the Smiths to be a little bit smaller than my large hand would like and opted for the Ruger in the end. Either way you go you get a pretty good gun though, so it mostly is a matter of personal preference which way you go. I'd just go to the store if I were you, and try them out in your hands.
 
I went GP100 Built like a tank
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chola said:
Am looking at grabbing a revolver in the very near future
My choice are ruger go 100 or sp101 or the SW 686

357 is what I am going with

Wahts your thoughts on the choices and are there any others I may not know about

My hands are of the smallish side and I don’t have the luxury of trying anything firsthand unfortunately
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If you're reasonably close to Port Coquitlam and willing to pay for a day card, I'm willing to provide a GP100 in 357 and a SP101 in 22LR for you to try
 
S&W Model 19. If you want new, a 4.2" GP100. Used GPs surface at a decent price on occasion as do 19s. You will have to play with the grip selection for either one.

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Smiths look way better to me and have better triggers out of the box for sure. They look ###y. That being said, smiths quality control has gone down hill a bit, they dont make em like they used too. The rugers are fantastic as well and super strong. They can fire the bear loads no problem. Ive owned both GP100 and 686. Both are nice. One thing the ruger has besides being stronger is it doesnt have that ugly keyhole lock. I wish smith would get rid of that.
 
If you get a new 686 it'll have a round butt grip frame so you'll be able to pick from a plethora of round butt grips and round to square butt conversion grips—you'll have no problem finding a set that fits. I agree with what handofzeus mentions upthread—the original wood-rubber GP100 grips are the best factory grip I've ever had on any revolver I've owned—and I've owned a bunch. It's a shame they got rid of them. I own both a 3" 686 and a 4" GP100. The 686 is maybe a bit more refined but the GP100 has a chunky appeal all its own. I don't think you'll go wrong with either .

I posted a thread here with some initial thoughts when I first got my GP100, and a thread here about my 686. I've got small hands as well and both the factory grips on the GP100 and round butt VZ grips on my 686 work well for me.
 
Good morning,
A long time ago, Bill Jordan presented the S&W model 19 (66 in stainless) to the press with the words :" a police officer dream made true"(or close to that).
I had a 19, then a 66 and shot ONE 357 Mag. each and both guns binded.
Chola said he will shoot 357; IMO, a "K" frame will not stand a steady diet of 357 ....once again, IMO.
The GP-100 will; it is a tank; I carried it and felt confident at all times.
And, like Master-G said, original wood inserted grips will fit a smaller hand.
And the looks of the GP-100 with full lug ?
 
DanRR said:
Chola said he will shoot 357; IMO, a "K" frame will not stand a steady diet of 357 ....once again, IMO.
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Changes to the forcing cone area (which had been prone to cracking in older K frame wheelguns) have resolved that issue. A late model 66 will have no issue with 357.
 
I also bought a GP100 but always wondered if I should've went with the smith counterpart. That being said, make sure you treat your new revolver like a firearm NOT a cannon. I've fed mine with mostly hot rounds since "it was built like a tank" and a few thousand rounds later the forcing cone looks like I've shot 5000. Just don't let your thirst for loud noises and fireballs get the best of you and your gun, if you want a cannon, buy a cannon and treat your 357 like you would treat your 9mm or .45, a few hot rounds is fun but keep it at a few.
 
I have a 586 S&W and I like it but if I would buy another 357 mag I would buy the Manhurin 73

or the newer version the 88 I think. those are the best and solid revolver made. Tradeex is selling them

and probably other seller here. Buy once cry once!
 
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