hemiram
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I don't really care about the six or seven shots, but when I buy another 686, it's not going to have a lock on it, just like the two others I've had over the years.
S&W 686 vs. 686 Plus
- Thread starter LonesomePigeon
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With experience with ~20 Smiths over the years, I've not had any problems with the four that had IL's. While I fault S&W for buckling to the political pressure that led to the IL, I've found that after a month or two, that I no longer noticed it.
As an aside, the triggers on the lock models are as good in SA use as the previous models, but the DA mode is a bit heavier by a pound or two. Accuracy is indistinguishable between types. YMMv, Rod
As an aside, the triggers on the lock models are as good in SA use as the previous models, but the DA mode is a bit heavier by a pound or two. Accuracy is indistinguishable between types. YMMv, Rod
luzyfuerza
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It's pretty simple:
If you expect to carry a 686 as a defensive tool, go with the maximum capacity available.
If buying a revolver for competition, choose a version that complies with your game's rules.
If you are buying a range toy, choose whichever capacity you wish. It won't really matter.
If you expect to carry a 686 as a defensive tool, go with the maximum capacity available.
If buying a revolver for competition, choose a version that complies with your game's rules.
If you are buying a range toy, choose whichever capacity you wish. It won't really matter.
Double Action Revolver shooting doesn't come naturally to me.
I rarely shoot Double Action out of a revolver. However when I do and am practicing, I will stage the trigger for the 1st couple cylinders full till I get the hang of the DA trigger, again.
Meaning I pull through the 1st portion of the DA trigger, pause / re-obtain a perfect sight picture, and then pull through the rest of the trigger firing the revolver. I find staging a DA trigger is easier to do with a 6 shot revolver vs a 5 shot (snub) or 7 shot revolver.
A 686 or 686 Plus is on my list to buy, when the right priced used one presents itself. A friend of mine has the 686 Plus and it is a nice gun. I do like having that extra round in the cylinder.
I rarely shoot Double Action out of a revolver. However when I do and am practicing, I will stage the trigger for the 1st couple cylinders full till I get the hang of the DA trigger, again.
Meaning I pull through the 1st portion of the DA trigger, pause / re-obtain a perfect sight picture, and then pull through the rest of the trigger firing the revolver. I find staging a DA trigger is easier to do with a 6 shot revolver vs a 5 shot (snub) or 7 shot revolver.
A 686 or 686 Plus is on my list to buy, when the right priced used one presents itself. A friend of mine has the 686 Plus and it is a nice gun. I do like having that extra round in the cylinder.
