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I would like to pick up a S&W 686 for retirement but have some questions:
- I am mainly going to reload and shoot .38 Spl cases/loads
- Another reason is to have a training platform for future family members who may desire to learn to reload for revolver (all of my current family members shoot semi-auto only)
- Revolver will only be used for range shooting as G27/G20SF will be used for SD/woods carry
I have thought about using 357 cases with 38 level loads to keep the cylinder cleaner but asked myself, why not just get a 38 Spl revolver? I have reloaded 38Spl/357Mag loads and shot them in family/friends' S&W/Ruger/Taurus revolvers but not very familiar with various revolver models.
What do you think? Should I get a 38 Spl or 357 Mag? How about between 4" and 6" barrel?
And if buying used, what brands/models would you recommend for low volume range shooter?
Thank you.
- I am mainly going to reload and shoot .38 Spl cases/loads
- Another reason is to have a training platform for future family members who may desire to learn to reload for revolver (all of my current family members shoot semi-auto only)
- Revolver will only be used for range shooting as G27/G20SF will be used for SD/woods carry
I have thought about using 357 cases with 38 level loads to keep the cylinder cleaner but asked myself, why not just get a 38 Spl revolver? I have reloaded 38Spl/357Mag loads and shot them in family/friends' S&W/Ruger/Taurus revolvers but not very familiar with various revolver models.
What do you think? Should I get a 38 Spl or 357 Mag? How about between 4" and 6" barrel?
And if buying used, what brands/models would you recommend for low volume range shooter?
Thank you.
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