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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:02:57 AM EDT
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I agree. But the high powered stuff needs more meat.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:18:00 AM EDT
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Couldn't disagree more...
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:19:19 AM EDT
[#3]
I always think man, the CNC missed a few lines...
They do look very generic and plain. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:24:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:25:56 AM EDT
[#5]
I kinda like' em.
 
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:30:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Grip details? They're made by Ahrends Grips... unfortunately, he just announced that he's closing shop/not taking new orders but you may be able to find some on Ebay. I believe mine are the oil rubbed moradillo. Here's another pic... 
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:40:53 AM EDT
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I know what I like
 Attached FileI really like the machining on the little Ruger LCR cylinder  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:44:00 AM EDT
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I think it adds a unique look. My next revolver will be something like 3" unfluted in 327 or 9mm (if it exists)
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:46:39 AM EDT
[#9]
I'll take them either way but no fucking Hilary hole.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:51:04 AM EDT
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Personal preference: I like them on single-action revolvers, but no so much on modern DA revolvers. To each his own.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:56:51 AM EDT
[#11]
 Love mine |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 6:33:35 PM EDT
[#12]
I agree OP. Unfluted just looks incomplete.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 6:35:09 PM EDT
[#13]
I'm of the opposite opinion.
I dislike fluted. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 6:48:12 PM EDT
[#14]
I understand the reason they probably should be fluted but unfluted has always looked better to me.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 6:50:07 PM EDT
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        . . . . GET BOTH  
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Posted: 3/27/2020 7:07:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryIs that your backyard? If so, I'm very jealous. 
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Posted: 3/27/2020 7:13:14 PM EDT
[#17]
Whatever trips your trigger OP.  
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Posted: 3/27/2020 7:37:47 PM EDT
[#18]
I understand the reason but aesthetically they don’t do it for me.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 10:58:07 PM EDT
[#19]
Blondes, brunettes, redheads...I like them all.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 11:21:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Personal preference: I like them on single-action revolvers, but no so much on modern DA revolvers. To each his own. I came to post this. Doesn't the extra weight also cause the timing to wear faster? |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 11:33:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhich model is that? 3"? |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 11:49:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which model is that? 3"? That's my 3" 686+...I believe it's S&W"s "3-5-7" model/series... with a bunch of custom mods
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Posted: 3/28/2020 12:37:14 AM EDT
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Quoted: I came to post this. Doesn't the extra weight also cause the timing to wear faster? That's what I've been told by several competition shooters. Quicker to wear out. Know one that swore to never run another one. It takes more force to turn it the same speed. That's one of the reasons the dedicated competition guns sometimes have titanium cylinders although I imagine you're just making another longevity compromise at that point. One of the early Miculek guns had a titanium cylinder and big honking orange front sight. The pull was so light and easy even without heavy action work. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 4:18:30 AM EDT
[#24]
Thanks, I thought I remembered something like that. Titanium cylinder huh? Damn, I bet that action was light!
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I've been told by several competition shooters. Quicker to wear out. Know one that swore to never run another one. It takes more force to turn it the same speed. That's one of the reasons the dedicated competition guns sometimes have titanium cylinders although I imagine you're just making another longevity compromise at that point. One of the early Miculek guns had a titanium cylinder and big honking orange front sight. The pull was so light and easy even without heavy action work. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 5:11:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks, I thought I remembered something like that. Titanium cylinder huh? Damn, I bet that action was light! Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks, I thought I remembered something like that. Titanium cylinder huh? Damn, I bet that action was light! Quoted: That's what I've been told by several competition shooters. Quicker to wear out. Know one that swore to never run another one. It takes more force to turn it the same speed. That's one of the reasons the dedicated competition guns sometimes have titanium cylinders although I imagine you're just making another longevity compromise at that point. One of the early Miculek guns had a titanium cylinder and big honking orange front sight. The pull was so light and easy even without heavy action work. They put titanium cylinders in a lot of their guns but most of them are the lightweights. A steel frame and barrel with a titanium cylinder was spiffy. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 5:37:09 AM EDT
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I don't care for them from a purely mechanical standpoint. If the steel isn't needed, a lighter cylinder is better. Less trigger pull, less damage over time to the cylinder stop, etc.
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Posted: 3/28/2020 8:20:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I've been told by several competition shooters. Quicker to wear out. Know one that swore to never run another one. It takes more force to turn it the same speed. That's one of the reasons the dedicated competition guns sometimes have titanium cylinders although I imagine you're just making another longevity compromise at that point. One of the early Miculek guns had a titanium cylinder and big honking orange front sight. The pull was so light and easy even without heavy action work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I came to post this. Doesn't the extra weight also cause the timing to wear faster? That's what I've been told by several competition shooters. Quicker to wear out. Know one that swore to never run another one. It takes more force to turn it the same speed. That's one of the reasons the dedicated competition guns sometimes have titanium cylinders although I imagine you're just making another longevity compromise at that point. One of the early Miculek guns had a titanium cylinder and big honking orange front sight. The pull was so light and easy even without heavy action work. I'm thinking that might be more of an issue on competition (or abused) guns? I've seen fluted cylinders with peened cylinder notches as well which leads me to believe that it has more to do with shooting style than a slight difference in weight? I practice a smooth double action pull without jerking the trigger and see no signs of peening/wear on the notches, cylinder stop, hand or extractor ratchet. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 10:36:28 AM EDT
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Some guns don't look right with the flutes. There are a few examples here that look amazing without the flutes. Then there is the other side of the spectrum, such as the Ruger LCR. They took weight reduction to a whole different level and I like what they did. It's nice to have choices.
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Posted: 3/28/2020 5:21:50 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'm thinking that might be more of an issue on competition (or abused) guns? I've seen fluted cylinders with peened cylinder notches as well which leads me to believe that it has more to do with shooting style than a slight difference in weight? I practice a smooth double action pull without jerking the trigger and see no signs of peening/wear on the notches, cylinder stop, hand or extractor ratchet. Competition guys can wear out anything. The kid I knew basically wore out two Smiths. It wouldn't have mattered what they were made of. He did however wear out the non fluted gun sooner and while I don't think it was the only factor it was a factor. At the rate I shoot now which is almost none or even when I was shooting a lot my revolver shooting made up such a small part that they will last forever. |
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Posted: 3/29/2020 1:22:52 AM EDT
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Quoted: Revolver cylinders need to be fluted, every time I see an unfluted one it just doesnt look right. Anyone else feel this way ? Yes. Another way for Ruger to make their already-too-heavy revolvers even heavier. But obviously it helps sales because there are many out there who see an unfluted cylinder and immediately think they're getting a stouter revolver. |
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Posted: 3/29/2020 11:39:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryAre those yours? and if they are, why do you hate your wrists so? |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 7:52:15 PM EDT
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No. I love the unfluted cylinder look. Unfortunately, they never made them on any revolvers that I like i.e. Colt Python, S&W model 657, or SW 386PD.
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Posted: 4/4/2020 7:54:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I understand the reason they probably should be fluted but unfluted has always looked better to me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/129950/56F4AD88-14BA-47F5-8288-C7D04610E704_jpe-1336963.JPG I agree. They look super cool! They just don't make them in the revolvers that I like. 
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Posted: 4/12/2020 5:34:57 AM EDT
[#34]
I like them both.
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Posted: 4/28/2020 4:27:28 PM EDT
[#35]
It won't stop a purchase of mine with or without, but I think unfluted looks cleaner.
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Posted: 4/30/2020 5:39:29 PM EDT
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I do like the J frame 360 without flutes, so I guess im not 100% against it.
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Posted: 5/1/2020 12:25:45 AM EDT
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I am complete opposite. If i could have unfluted cylinders on every revolver, I would. I love it.
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Posted: 5/3/2020 6:16:32 AM EDT
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I passed on a 686 pre lock years ago with an unfluted cylinder and still regret it. Every time I see a pic of an S&W without flutes, I think about that gun. One of these days..
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Posted: 5/3/2020 7:36:43 AM EDT
[#39]
Sexy. Very sexy.
S&W 627-0  |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 8:11:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By INV136: No. I love the unfluted cylinder look. Unfortunately, they never made them on any revolvers that I like i.e. Colt Python, S&W model 657, or SW 386PD. Smith's first run of the 657 Classic Hunter with a 6.5" bbl had a nonfluted cylinder. Circumstances at the time, I let mine go  Historically Colt started his revolvers without fluted cylinders. CD |
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Posted: 5/16/2020 10:51:54 AM EDT
[#41]
I like the way unfluted looks on single action revolvers, but like fluted better on double actions.
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