Colt King Cobra or S&W 686 Plus

[dh1633pm]

Not sure, the black Friday sale was 10% on firearms in stock and another 10% for using the Star Card. I said I will take that deal and raise you a gift card. Gift card not included in my pricing.

 

[Old Dog]

Not sure, the black Friday sale was 10% on firearms in stock and another 10% for using the Star Card. I said I will take that deal and raise you a gift card. Gift card not included in my pricing.

I shall have to pay attention and take my Military Star card in... I was very reluctant to hit the base exchanges during the wild shopping period...
Gratuitous Colt pics included...

 

[dh1633pm]

I don't carry mine at all. Keep it in the desk drawer. Like those two pistols. Can't wait to try out the Colt. Already purchased new VZ grips, we'll see if I like them or not. I don't like rubber grips. Personal thing I guess.

 

[dh1633pm]

Got it today. Added VZ grips as soon as I got home.



Will go out shooting tomorrow. Was snowing good up north in Watertown. The fit and finish is excellent. Can’t handle them a lot in the store, makes me nervous. Thanks everyone for the comments. My first .357.

 

[UncleEd]

Dh1633pm,

Your first .357. If you are going to
shoot .357s tomorrow, would it be
too much hassle to switch grips
back and forth to get a feel of
each?

 

[dh1633pm]

I could give it a go. I have shot many rubber gripped firearms. Not really my favorite.

 

[Styx]

I have tried Hogue, VZ, and wood grips on revolvers. While they are very ugly, I find that the Hogue rubberized grips are the most comfortable especially when shooting magnums. I keep Altamont and VZ G10 grips on revolvers I don't plan on shooting much or shooting 357 out of. Everything else gets the rubber.

 

[dh1633pm]

Shoot really nice. All shots at 25 yards were high from center on the target. The grips work great, a little sting, and by that I mean a little. Very happy with the pistol. It's a keeper. Double and single action pull was nice.

 

[UncleEd]

Happy you had a good shoot and
the wood grips worked out. I
feared they might not sting but
really hurt.

But I'm stubborn. I think you should
still try the rubber grips just to see
how well you shoot and hit.

Be happy!

 

[dh1633pm]

Thanks UncleEd. I do appreciate the information and the feedback. It was my worry too.

 

[Styx]

Happy you had a good shoot and
the wood grips worked out. I
feared they might not sting but
really hurt.

But I'm stubborn. I think you should
still try the rubber grips just to see
how well you shoot and hit.

Be happy!

+1

 

[Riomouse911]

I have tried Hogue, VZ, and wood grips on revolvers. While they are very ugly, I find that the Hogue rubberized grips are the most comfortable especially when shooting magnums. I keep Altamont and VZ G10 grips on revolvers I don't plan on shooting much or shooting 357 out of. Everything else gets the rubber.

Same. I have aftermarket wooden grips on all but three of my K-frames, even the two Model 66’es have them. But I don’t shoot magnums very much through those 66’es, mostly .38’s.

With the L-frame .357 and large frame .41, 44 and .454’s, these DA guns kick a bunch to me so they’re are all sporting synthetic grips.

Stay safe.

 

[Old Dog]

I'm actually liking the VZ grips better than I thought I would (as far as the looks). I'm still using the Goodyears on mine, but I guess since I spent so much on the VZs, I'll put 'em on and try 'em.

 

[dh1633pm]

I liked them. Now I just need a holster.

 

[Old Dog]

I ordered this from George Bowers leather, he had 'em in stock. Great price, solid holster.

 

[dh1633pm]

I like that. Might prefer brown, but it looks good. Trying to find one like yours on the sight now.