what revolver would you recommend in 357

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2:what is difference between a regular 686 s&w vs A performance centre s&W

3: what to watch out for when buying a used revolver
 
I shot a S&W 686 as my first handgun experience, that would be my recommendation. Trigger is great, and I was able to keep them on the paper from standing at 20 yards even though it was my first time firing a handgun and first time trying 6 o'clock hold. After the first couple rounds I was very comfortable with that gun.

I hear good things about the GP100 as well, but it's a bit rougher finish. No clue about accuracy, but the price is right on that piece.
 
a 4.2" Ruger GP100 cuz it's affordable, solidly built, apparently can handle endless magnum loads, and can be used for IDPA in both Cad and USA

as for accuracy, adjustable sights make it easy. i can usually peg beer cups at 25 yards once i sight it in properly.
 
Any Smith is a good choice. I prefer the carbon steel over stainless, merely because the action feels much slicker.
 
I like a 686 or 586. Heck, I like my model 10 in 38 spl. There is value in taking it to a real revolver pistolsmith, and having him check it out, and make any necessary adjustments to timing and clearances. The Smith revolvers are great guns.
 
Read this to learn how to check out a used revolver:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=1430

My preferences run towards S&Ws, as they have the nicest actions, good warranty/repair support, and look the best. I like the barrel contours without the full underlug best.

If you want something with a shorter barrel, the Ruger GP-100 is the only game in town, unless you have a 12(6) PAL or you want to have a gunsmith shorten a barrel to 106mm.
 
I would recommend a S&W 686 or a S&W 627 V-Comp.

S&W 627 V-Comp:
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I don't have a 586/686 S&W but I know they are very good quality and accurate. I own a GP100. Double action on my Ruger isn't horrible & single action is quite nice, but, doesn't compare to my tuned Smith. Back when I could see better & had time to shoot more, it wasn't difficult to hit the Field Pistol silhouette targets (chickens @ 25yd, pigs @ 50, turkeys @ 75 & rams @ 100) standing freehand. Nowadays, I'm lucky to hit a B-27 target at 25 :>}
 
I love my 686 (stocking dealer special) with a 5 inch barrel and non-fluted cylinder. I've tried the 686 with a 6 inch, and compared to mine it feels front heavy. Maybe if I'd tried the 6" first I wouldn't have noticed the difference?

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any medium or heavy frame S&W then get a trigger job by M.D. Charlton himself if you want to shoot double action
 
Depends what you're using it for. If you like single action, try out a Ruger Blackhawk. Old model if you can find it, without the transfer bar. Handle .38sp+ and .357 mag wonderfully.
 
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