The revolver I am considering for a long time is S&W 686-3 or -4, Target Champion. What I don't like on it is the weight. That revolver weighs about the same as S&W 29/629 with partial underlug. As a matter of fact, I do have S&W 686-3, but because of the weight I am selling it.
I can understand heavier barrel on S&W 686, 4", but why full underlug on 6" or even 8-3/8"? Take a look at this barrel profile:
I was thinking about S&W 66, 6", but that problem with flat spot on aft side of the barrel prone to cracking was turn off. I am considering Ruger Security Six, 6", but so far most of them I found don not have a nice barrel ( see https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/...-revolvers-be-firelapped.409277/#post-4851118 ), or sellers do not provide pictures.
In that respect, the only option I could see is a skilled smith that could machine the barrel to make it like on S&W 66 or 27, or Ruger Security Six. Of course, to get a nice round profile as on factory barrel on a milling machine is basically impossible, but nice octagonal shape could be done. Are you aware of anybody doing that? Any pictures?
Thanks!
I can understand heavier barrel on S&W 686, 4", but why full underlug on 6" or even 8-3/8"? Take a look at this barrel profile:
I was thinking about S&W 66, 6", but that problem with flat spot on aft side of the barrel prone to cracking was turn off. I am considering Ruger Security Six, 6", but so far most of them I found don not have a nice barrel ( see https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/...-revolvers-be-firelapped.409277/#post-4851118 ), or sellers do not provide pictures.
In that respect, the only option I could see is a skilled smith that could machine the barrel to make it like on S&W 66 or 27, or Ruger Security Six. Of course, to get a nice round profile as on factory barrel on a milling machine is basically impossible, but nice octagonal shape could be done. Are you aware of anybody doing that? Any pictures?
Thanks!