S&W 686-6 accessories for IDPA.

[SUPER TENERE]

^^^^ Have a 4.2 GP100 that serves me well. Just wanted a 6 inch 686-3 and got a smoking deal on one. On our Steel League nites we have 4 classes including Revolver. I choose to shoot Auto and Revolver. The Smith has a nicer Trigger and that longer sight radius. Just fun. No longer compete seriously. IPSC was my game back in the Day.

 

[CV32]

Up against way faster autos, faster to reload, and holding 10 rounds not six, a 686 seems peculiar. The 6" barrel & holster makes it hard to conceal too. Add in at least 4 to 5 Safariland Competition III loaders on your belt, and what's the advantage? At the very least, if you must use the 686, wouldn't the 4.2" version be a better choice?

You're not shooting the revolver against autos. You shoot in REV (revolver) division, and wheelguns are a lot of fun. I do think the 4.2 inch is the better option, though, as the exception for Canada may not last forever.

 

[JoKa]

Up against way faster autos, faster to reload, and holding 10 rounds not six, a 686 seems peculiar. The 6" barrel & holster makes it hard to conceal too. Add in at least 4 to 5 Safariland Competition III loaders on your belt, and what's the advantage?

At the very least, if you must use the 686, wouldn't the 4.2" version be a better choice?

Random question...... why do you say 6" makes it hard to conceal so get a 4.2"?
Because you need a slightly longer jacket? The handles stick out the same amount so printing is the same.

I personally shoot faster and tighter groups with a 6" over the 4.2" ones.