S&W 686 for 1st gun?
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RevolverRodger
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Somewhere in QC
Get the 686... it's the perfect 1st gun.
Might be the best decision you ever made.
When you learn to shoot with it, only load 4 shots. Put them in the cylinder is random patterns. Without looking turn the cylinder and then close it. Now aim and pull the trigger. If there was a round under the hammer then it goes bang. If it was empty then the hammer should fall and the barrel (muzzle) should stay in place without much movement. If instead the barrel jerks or moves much then you have to concentrate on not jerking the gun or flinching (anticipating the recoil).
This is one of the best training exercises you can do to learn to shoot well. Also don't buy 357 magnums, start with 38 specials.
When you learn to shoot with it, only load 4 shots. Put them in the cylinder is random patterns. Without looking turn the cylinder and then close it. Now aim and pull the trigger. If there was a round under the hammer then it goes bang. If it was empty then the hammer should fall and the barrel (muzzle) should stay in place without much movement. If instead the barrel jerks or moves much then you have to concentrate on not jerking the gun or flinching (anticipating the recoil).
This is one of the best training exercises you can do to learn to shoot well. Also don't buy 357 magnums, start with 38 specials.
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RevolverRodger
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Somewhere in QC
If you can't handle a 6'' 686 with .38 loads you can't handle anything 
Cocked&Locked
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S. Ontario
Even with the .357's she'll be pretty pleasant to shoot, the only thing nicer is a big m-27/28. Grab it, you'll never regret it!
Buy it , buy it!!!!! you wont regret it. I just got my Lic and my first handgun was a 686. I wanted a 6" bbl, but found a 8" cheap ($500) in mint condition. Its really big compared to me (im 5'5) To this day i have no regrets buying the "cannon" size 686. I figure if the size of the gun doesnt scare burglers off i can always beat them with it, no need to load it.
vettes
vettes
.357 Magnum
Maybe I'm too particular, but I see 3 things in the picture that could be improved upon.
1. The squinting is not required for good pistol marksmanship.
2. Ear protection is inadequate, even for a .22 cal. revovler.
3. I call this the RCMP grip. A while ago there was a picture in the local paper with two of our finests holding a suspect at gun point using their S&W semi-autos. I cringed at the thought of the slide cutting into their support hand. When I mentioned this to a local member he said that's what they teach the recruits in Regina. Not a good technique IMHO. Besides there is almost no support gained trom that thumb. Support comes from the base of the thumb pressed into the grip.
geologist said:
Start with .38 Specials before you move up to the .357 Magnum!
Maybe I'm too particular, but I see 3 things in the picture that could be improved upon.
1. The squinting is not required for good pistol marksmanship.
2. Ear protection is inadequate, even for a .22 cal. revovler.
3. I call this the RCMP grip. A while ago there was a picture in the local paper with two of our finests holding a suspect at gun point using their S&W semi-autos. I cringed at the thought of the slide cutting into their support hand. When I mentioned this to a local member he said that's what they teach the recruits in Regina. Not a good technique IMHO. Besides there is almost no support gained trom that thumb. Support comes from the base of the thumb pressed into the grip.
