I Like L Frames
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mcb
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The L-frame and X-frame are the only two modern S&W revolver frames I don't own. If they made the L-frame in any other cartridge but 357 Magnum I would probably own one.
An L-frame, with fixed sights (like a 681), 4-inch full under-lugged barrel, chambered in 10mm Auto is sort of a dream revolver of mine. But one I am not likely to ever realize.
An L-frame, with fixed sights (like a 681), 4-inch full under-lugged barrel, chambered in 10mm Auto is sort of a dream revolver of mine. But one I am not likely to ever realize.
Whiskeyhotel2020
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Whiskeyhotel2020
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Nice collection. I have a 686-1. First "biggish" revolver I ever bought. The next was a model 13 with 4 inch barrel.
outerlimit
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L-frames are nice. Being able to shoot nuclear .357 all day is pretty awesome. The K-frames just really aren't up to it in my experience even though they are nice handling revolvers.
ontarget
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I am very fond of my 686 no dash. It's got the 4 inch barrel and balances very well for me.
That's a fine line up you have there OP.
That's a fine line up you have there OP.
mcb
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I have a Model 29 for the 44 Mag. I really like the idea of a 10mm L-frame giving 6-shots, with 357 Mag power levels, while using shorter fatter cartridge on thicker more robust moonclips. The fixed sights would be icing on that cake.
Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure I have the money or patience to pay/wait for a Reeder custom.
Whiskeyhotel2020
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I don't care for real long barrels. 6 inches is my limitYou need to find an 8-3/8" Model 686, then you will have the complete group.
outerlimit
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Funny you say that because I think .357 in anything less than 5" is pretty much pointless, unless it's loaded with some really fast burning powders. I'm glad we don't all like the same thing, or we'd be fighting over them constantly, and be in continuous agreement making the world a very boring place.
357smallbore
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I'd love to have a 686-1 in a 4in barrel.
Just to damn expensive if ya find one. But my 1gen GP100 is my favorite in 4in.
Just to damn expensive if ya find one. But my 1gen GP100 is my favorite in 4in.
Riomouse911
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I only have one, a 686+ 7-shot 4”. It’s one S&W that I really enjoy shooting, whether I’m shooting .38 WC over bullseye or 180 JSP over H-110.
That was a very nice acquisition to fill out your L-frame stable
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Stay safe.
That was a very nice acquisition to fill out your L-frame stable
. Stay safe.
P5 Guy
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I like "L" frames too.
L Frame fan here, too. I have a 1982 model (no dash) 686 with 6" barrel and 1983 model (no dash) 586. The 686 has an incredible action, both single and double. The 586 action is very nice, but the 686 is amazing with a 6.5# D/A pull that is so smooth that it feels like a lighter weight pull, and a 2.3# S/A pull that breaks perfectly. Even with the light pulls it still lights off all primers that I've ever tried.
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bannockburn
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Jonesy814
Wow that's an awesome Model 686 collection! When they first came out I knew I had to have one. Always thought the K frame was a little too "small" to handle a steady diet of .357 loads while the N frame seemed a little too "big" for the cartridge. That made the L frame sort of like the "Goldilocks" gun to me: just the right size!
Wow that's an awesome Model 686 collection! When they first came out I knew I had to have one. Always thought the K frame was a little too "small" to handle a steady diet of .357 loads while the N frame seemed a little too "big" for the cartridge. That made the L frame sort of like the "Goldilocks" gun to me: just the right size!
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375supermag
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Hi...
The L frame collection isn't complete until you acquire a 686 Silhouette Model with an 8-3/8" barrel and adjustable front and rear sights.
The L frame collection isn't complete until you acquire a 686 Silhouette Model with an 8-3/8" barrel and adjustable front and rear sights.
cal44mag
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Here is an unusual L frame.
242TI. Seven shot 38+p with Titanium cylinder.
242TI. Seven shot 38+p with Titanium cylinder.
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