Hey! I think you are onto something..........sure looks funny with seven holes.......
I bet it's just as fun to shoot though.
Poll for S&W .357 L frame fans
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I bet it's just as fun to shoot though.
shoebox1.1
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It took some getting used to!
Hooda Thunkit
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flightsimmer
Member
A six shooter is a six shooter. I've had the chance to buy either but I chose the six.
It almost seems sacreligious to hold more?
CraigC
Sixgun Nut
I will preface this by saying that the big push for more than six round capacity doesn't appeal to me. I've never gotten excited about the 8-shot N-frame and Redhawk .357's but that could be because I don't care for the .357. I do really like my USFA 12/22 but note it only has six flutes. When they put a ton of flutes in a cylinder, they lose me. Anything else I prefer "traditional".
I put "traditional" in quotes because five or six shot revolvers have only been kinda-sort standard for the last 100yrs. The original Colt Paterson guns had capacities all over the place. Some of the revolving rifles held 8 shots. It wasn't until the Walker that Colt kinda-sorta settled on six shots.
This is the earliest known revolver, dating to 1597, it holds 8.
Elisha Collier's revolver predates Colt and the percussion cap and holds 7.
Then there's the 20-shot Lefaucheux.
I put "traditional" in quotes because five or six shot revolvers have only been kinda-sort standard for the last 100yrs. The original Colt Paterson guns had capacities all over the place. Some of the revolving rifles held 8 shots. It wasn't until the Walker that Colt kinda-sorta settled on six shots.
This is the earliest known revolver, dating to 1597, it holds 8.
Elisha Collier's revolver predates Colt and the percussion cap and holds 7.
Then there's the 20-shot Lefaucheux.
CajunBass
Member
When faced with a choice between blue and stainless, I always choose blue.
We have a 586-0 bought new back in the day that has not been that has not been "repaired" to the recall specs (M stamp oin the frame).
Our 586 has not had a problem but I would not buy a used one that not been upgraded to recall specs.
Otherwise, between the blued 586 or thge stainless 686, choose the one that you like the looks best.
Our 586 has not had a problem but I would not buy a used one that not been upgraded to recall specs.
Otherwise, between the blued 586 or thge stainless 686, choose the one that you like the looks best.
I never had a problem with my 586-no-dash.
I have occasionally shot pretty heavy loads, up to 1400+fps 158gr 4" barrel.
The issue if I recall was with only one load, Federal (thin primers) 125gr.
I would absolutely buy another no-dash without hesitation, and not send it in for "repair."
Gil.
I had 686-3, 6". Nice, well made revolver, but if I have next S&W, it will be with large target hammer spur only.
Also, I like a weight and balance of 4" L frame. However, 6", with that heavy underlug, almost same weight as 6" 29/629 without underlug, not my cup of tea.
Years back, when Ruger just introduced GP100, they were puzzled why they sold so many 4" models, and fewer 6". It didn't correspond to sales pattern of 4" and 6" Security Six. Research turned out that shooters liked much more weight and balance of 4" GP100. I had 6" GP100, and sold it after short period. Then, I found that many prized Security Six. Now, after finally getting one 6", I understand why many consider it as one of the best 357 Magnum revolvers ever made.
Also, I like a weight and balance of 4" L frame. However, 6", with that heavy underlug, almost same weight as 6" 29/629 without underlug, not my cup of tea.
Years back, when Ruger just introduced GP100, they were puzzled why they sold so many 4" models, and fewer 6". It didn't correspond to sales pattern of 4" and 6" Security Six. Research turned out that shooters liked much more weight and balance of 4" GP100. I had 6" GP100, and sold it after short period. Then, I found that many prized Security Six. Now, after finally getting one 6", I understand why many consider it as one of the best 357 Magnum revolvers ever made.
To pay for the funeral…
I think I've got a couple spurs laying around you can have...
Keep them in case you decide to go back to single action
.Anyhow, I tried revolvers with both spurs, but IMO larger, target one wins hands down. Well, I shoot almost exclusively SA, longer distances. But for CCW or action shooting, you are right, spur-less hammer is the way to go.
IWAC
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I had a 586, which I loved, but, I would take the 686, because it's Stainless, and every bit as cool as the 586. They both have the pinned hammer noses. No biggie, and if in good repair, I'd see if they would negotiate at about -$100. Good luck!I was at a crossroads last night with these two L frames. A 586 no dash or a 686-3. The 586 is a bit more rare, the 686 is more original, $100 cheaper, and in a little better shape.
I eventually made a decision, I'm curious what the forum thinks.
Assuming you had to choose one, which would you have chosen and why?
This 686-3 for $699,
Or this 586 no dash for $799?
