Black Majik
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Looking into my first revover! C'mon, you know you wanna look inside!
Alrite guys and gals, here's my situation
I've been researching around and decided upon the S&W 686's as my first revolver. I'm usually a bottom feeder pistol type, but for some reason lately the revolvers have been intriguing me
So, today I found a 686-4 Ported 6" new priced @ $473. One thing that I loved was that there was no hole on the side for the internal lock. That was a plus. Now, the questions:
- How are the ported barrels compared to the non-ported. Is there a significance in the recoil w. the ported barrel?
- Are there any faults to the 686-4 models? Something I should stay away from or something I should jump on since theres no internal lock on the gun.
- How is the pricing of this gun. Its an older model, yes, but it is brand new. Also keep in mind I live in California so prices are usually higher. It comes out to $523 with tax, but without the dros fees.
One thing that really bugged me about the gun was the huge front sight. It isn't nearly as clean looking as the 686-6 models. Plus no orange paint so its harder to see. I was thinking of adding a fiber optic sight to the gun. Anything advice you guys can give me about this?
Well, I think that's it for now. Should I go buy this gun or let it pass and find some other revolver.
I've already looked into the GP-100, and yes it is a great gun, but for some reason I jus' prefer the 686.
Thanks all.
Alrite guys and gals, here's my situation
I've been researching around and decided upon the S&W 686's as my first revolver. I'm usually a bottom feeder pistol type, but for some reason lately the revolvers have been intriguing me
So, today I found a 686-4 Ported 6" new priced @ $473. One thing that I loved was that there was no hole on the side for the internal lock. That was a plus. Now, the questions:
- How are the ported barrels compared to the non-ported. Is there a significance in the recoil w. the ported barrel?
- Are there any faults to the 686-4 models? Something I should stay away from or something I should jump on since theres no internal lock on the gun.
- How is the pricing of this gun. Its an older model, yes, but it is brand new. Also keep in mind I live in California so prices are usually higher. It comes out to $523 with tax, but without the dros fees.
One thing that really bugged me about the gun was the huge front sight. It isn't nearly as clean looking as the 686-6 models. Plus no orange paint so its harder to see. I was thinking of adding a fiber optic sight to the gun. Anything advice you guys can give me about this?
Well, I think that's it for now. Should I go buy this gun or let it pass and find some other revolver.
I've already looked into the GP-100, and yes it is a great gun, but for some reason I jus' prefer the 686.
Thanks all.
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