The poster previous to you has me hoping I'm making the right choice. As both are unfired, very unlikely I'll get to try before buying.
S&w 686
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The poster previous to you has me hoping I'm making the right choice. As both are unfired, very unlikely I'll get to try before buying.
OK so a bit of an update, had a good look at the now 3 options I have. The 686 with the 8" barrel, a 686 7 shot non-fluted with a 5" barrel, and a 627 5" 8 shot Performance Centre gun.
The 627 being on the N frame has really grabbed my attention, it is unfired and he's giving me a hell of a good deal on it.
686 - 7 shot 5".
627 5" PC 8 shot
686 8" 6 shot
The 627 being on the N frame has really grabbed my attention, it is unfired and he's giving me a hell of a good deal on it.
686 - 7 shot 5".
627 5" PC 8 shot
686 8" 6 shot
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If you like it go for it. It basically comes down to what you like aesthetically or personally, as these are all just range guns. Again - I'll take that 8 3/8 off you
Should I worry at all about whether I'll want to try shooting 357 out of a 686 vs the 627? Is the difference in the strength of the frame a factor at all here in how long it'll last me? Hoping to pass this on to a son some day in the way distant future. Being my first revolver, it'll come to have a special place in the family maybe someday.
I can pass your info on to the seller if you want to send me a pm.
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gdawg just likes the pre-lock models!
Tough call OP. Might come down to availability of speedloaders for you.
Try the trigger and test the lock up on all of them. Feel the heft and weight then decide what plans you really have for the revolver in a year or two. Buy the one that feels the best and meets your needs the best. Have fun!
Tough call OP. Might come down to availability of speedloaders for you.
Try the trigger and test the lock up on all of them. Feel the heft and weight then decide what plans you really have for the revolver in a year or two. Buy the one that feels the best and meets your needs the best. Have fun!
All of these will be able to withstand thousands of rounds with no issue. If it were me I'd buy the PC627 in a heartbeat. (I really like S&W PC revolvers...and at a good price I say go for it!) but if you're looking for a long-term heirloom I'd go for the pre-lock 8 3/8". That said, I always buy guns to use today and don't worry about what their possible future use might be. Live in the now!
It's so tough, have only ever shot a revolver a few times many years ago. Am sure if I did get the 8", I wouldn't be aware of the weight difference, as I'd have nothing to compare it to. The PC is just such a step up I think, the look and feel of the grip felt good to me. The price difference between the 2 is just over $300, and the 627 does come with the fancy case that the others do not.
Hmm maybe I'll have to hit a few more gun shows and buy them both. That should solve a lot of my issues lol.
Aesthetically, the 5" would be my preference (as I have a 625-8, .45ACP/AR***), although I'm not a fan of unfluted cylinders. But it really is a personal choice. The big N frame may absorb recoil a bit better and (IMHO) be better balanced than the 8 3/8", although the latter will likely draw a lot of eyes at the range! (And you can fit a scope mount by removing the rear sight.) As to strength or durability, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other. They'll all outlast you and only get better and smoother with age.
*** No, it's NOT for sale
*** No, it's NOT for sale
As per Master-G, they will all be strong enough to handle anything you put in them. They are all good guns. Go for the one you like the best now. The Hogue grip on that 627 is worth $150-$200 alone. If you are getting a good deal on it, it could be a steal. A little too superfly for me personally. The 7 shot 686 is pretty nice too though. Again the 5" length is kind of a sweet spot.
I'm an outlier with my interest in the longer barrels. They don't typically sell for as much or as quickly. My first restricted was a 686. I wanted the 8 3/8" but my dad convinced me to go for the 6". (Kind of wish he convinced me to go for the 4" and then I'd have a 12.6). Anyway I told myself I'd get the 8 3/8th at some point. That was a good 30 years ago so I figure it is about time.
I'm an outlier with my interest in the longer barrels. They don't typically sell for as much or as quickly. My first restricted was a 686. I wanted the 8 3/8" but my dad convinced me to go for the 6". (Kind of wish he convinced me to go for the 4" and then I'd have a 12.6). Anyway I told myself I'd get the 8 3/8th at some point. That was a good 30 years ago so I figure it is about time.
Ted, go for the Performance N frame and forget about it. Done and done.
So, I finally got my choice wheel gun. Went with the 627 PC after a lot of hard thinking.
My buddy Ray who sold it to me was kind enough to drive me to his range and I gave it a good workout. Was very impressed with it, very comfortable. My first shot was pretty close to dead centre on the black part of the gong, he started me off with a fresh coat of paint. Have a flinch to work out, but I think I'll enjoy that. It's so smooth, I thought, even with the limited use of my sig 1911 which I thought had a great trigger, the S&W is so much better.
Shot 2 boxes of ammo, and about 10 .357 mag reloads he made up for me.
Just finished cleaning it up and a fresh coat of oil, I didn't realize having 8 cylinders means having to clean 2 more than a 6 shooter, took me awhile, but that should reduce with experience.
My buddy Ray who sold it to me was kind enough to drive me to his range and I gave it a good workout. Was very impressed with it, very comfortable. My first shot was pretty close to dead centre on the black part of the gong, he started me off with a fresh coat of paint. Have a flinch to work out, but I think I'll enjoy that. It's so smooth, I thought, even with the limited use of my sig 1911 which I thought had a great trigger, the S&W is so much better.
Shot 2 boxes of ammo, and about 10 .357 mag reloads he made up for me.
Just finished cleaning it up and a fresh coat of oil, I didn't realize having 8 cylinders means having to clean 2 more than a 6 shooter, took me awhile, but that should reduce with experience.
Didn't have much insight for all those threads I read asking just how clean you should shoot for, probably overdid it my first time, but will likely become more at ease the longer I keep shooting it.
Thanks again to everyone for all the great advice, if anyone is interested in either his 686 5" or 8", he has a bunch for sale, pm me and I'll send you his info.
Aaron
Thanks again to everyone for all the great advice, if anyone is interested in either his 686 5" or 8", he has a bunch for sale, pm me and I'll send you his info.
Aaron
As someone said, "Lead me not into temptation; I can find it myself."
Otherwise, well done, sir!
Nice Hogue stock.
