SwampWolf
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Though I like them both, my choice would be the Model 686 Plus. The seventh shot is a "plus" and I much prefer the Smith's trigger pulls, both sa and da. Finally, and utterly subjectively, I much prefer the looks of the Smith.
**REVOLVER NEWBIE** Help me pick - 686 or Wiley C. GP100?
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Hondo 60
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Very tough choice, but they're not equal.
I think S&Ws have "classic beauty lines" especially the standard barrel models, but the heavy barrels are good too.
And the trigger IMHO is much better.
The Ruger is tough as a tank! Unless you abuse it, you'll never wear it out.
Used? I love both - and I'd get both.
New, the Ruger wins out due to it's heavy construction.
I hope this confused you more -
Get both, you won't regret it!
I think S&Ws have "classic beauty lines" especially the standard barrel models, but the heavy barrels are good too.
And the trigger IMHO is much better.
The Ruger is tough as a tank! Unless you abuse it, you'll never wear it out.
Used? I love both - and I'd get both.
New, the Ruger wins out due to it's heavy construction.
I hope this confused you more -
Get both, you won't regret it!
UKWildcatFan
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But whaaaaaa? You said the Smiiiii.......er Ruger, but then the......
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Sistema1927
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Deaf Smith,
Who made your flap holster? I think that I need one for my 2.75" Speed-Six.
Who made your flap holster? I think that I need one for my 2.75" Speed-Six.
VanGoghComplex
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I just bought a 686-6+. It's part of the Talo distributor exclusive 3-5-7 Magnum Series.
Look it up. I got the 5" barrel model, and I absolutely love it. Traded a 6" Taurus 66 in on it, and won't look back. Excellent trigger, the weight is nice, and it's accurate as you could ask for.
...although I will still probably get a Ruger eventually. One gun is not enough gun. =D
Look it up. I got the 5" barrel model, and I absolutely love it. Traded a 6" Taurus 66 in on it, and won't look back. Excellent trigger, the weight is nice, and it's accurate as you could ask for.
...although I will still probably get a Ruger eventually. One gun is not enough gun. =D
UKWildcatFan
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I ordered the Ruger from Buds today. Can't wait.
Gonna pretty much reiterate what most others are saying here. You can't go wrong with either one. Get the one that feels the best. If you can find a place where you can rent both (I would suggest in the same barrel length) and try them out, all the better. I have had both. Prefer the Ruger DA trigger, but the Smith definately is a little better in single action. However, I have found that triggers don't mean much to me if the revolver does not balance well for my hands. That's just me though. Good luck! They are both great revolvers.
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