Paddy
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I'm looking at picking up a new gun in the wheeled variety and need help. I've narrowed it down to a s&w medium but they have so many! I don't think I'll require 357 capability so that's not a factor. I'll reload for whatever I get so that's not a factor either. Here's the main criteria
Holds 6, as I might want to compete with it in the future
3-4" barrel
K or L frame
Adjustable sights.
So, from there things get muddy. The models 66 and 67 seem like winners, with the 67 being about 75$ Cheaper. The 686ssr seems pretty great too, about 180$ more than the 67. I'm not opposed to blued versions at all either, however they seem to have removed the comparable blued models from the lineup at least what's on their website. Lots of examples are 7 shot, which I don't want.
I understand the 686 is a L frame and has different forward cyl locking mech? If it's appreciably better mech then that might be a factor.
Do all of these models have tensioned barrels?
Lastly barrel length. Seems 3" is a rare bird anymore. I like the looks and feel of a 3" barrel, and I may actually find it easier to shoot as I tend to like shorter sight radius weapons, however I'm new to revolvers so not sure if I'd like a 4" better or not. They don't really seem to offer a 3" anyway so I'd be looking used if I wanted to go that way.
Can trigger action on all these be considered equal out of the box?
Lost. Help. Thanks.
Holds 6, as I might want to compete with it in the future
3-4" barrel
K or L frame
Adjustable sights.
So, from there things get muddy. The models 66 and 67 seem like winners, with the 67 being about 75$ Cheaper. The 686ssr seems pretty great too, about 180$ more than the 67. I'm not opposed to blued versions at all either, however they seem to have removed the comparable blued models from the lineup at least what's on their website. Lots of examples are 7 shot, which I don't want.
I understand the 686 is a L frame and has different forward cyl locking mech? If it's appreciably better mech then that might be a factor.
Do all of these models have tensioned barrels?
Lastly barrel length. Seems 3" is a rare bird anymore. I like the looks and feel of a 3" barrel, and I may actually find it easier to shoot as I tend to like shorter sight radius weapons, however I'm new to revolvers so not sure if I'd like a 4" better or not. They don't really seem to offer a 3" anyway so I'd be looking used if I wanted to go that way.
Can trigger action on all these be considered equal out of the box?
Lost. Help. Thanks.