Jim PHL
Member
I hope to purchase a 2 1/2", 3" or 4" .357. The three mentioned above seem to be the most popular and are the likely "finalists". (I like stainless, but the right deal on a 586, 19, or blued GP equivalent may sway me.)
For those that have any two or all three of them, how much bigger or "beefier" are the GP or the 686 than the 66? I've heard much about the K-frame Smiths being of ideal size/balance for most shooters. Not having handled/shot all three, I'd say at least for now that the 66 (or a 65LS)would be my first choice. I would obviously handle all of them before laying down my money but, in your opinion, are the other two that much more to handle? Assuming "full-house" .357 loads, is the difference worth it in terms of recoil damping?
Also, I know the shorter (3") barreled GP's have a shorter grip than the 4" or 6". Any other difference?
Thanks,
Jim
For those that have any two or all three of them, how much bigger or "beefier" are the GP or the 686 than the 66? I've heard much about the K-frame Smiths being of ideal size/balance for most shooters. Not having handled/shot all three, I'd say at least for now that the 66 (or a 65LS)would be my first choice. I would obviously handle all of them before laying down my money but, in your opinion, are the other two that much more to handle? Assuming "full-house" .357 loads, is the difference worth it in terms of recoil damping?
Also, I know the shorter (3") barreled GP's have a shorter grip than the 4" or 6". Any other difference?
Thanks,
Jim