Posted: 3/5/2005 6:04:40 PM EDT
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I'm in the market for a 586/686 revolver, with preference towards the former. I keep seeing these 686P's that hold 7 rounds=how do they do that? Does S&W compromise the integrity of the cylinder walls, are these decent guns? I'm "old school" 6 shot revolver, but I'm kinda intrigued by these 7 shot guns. Are speed loaders available for them? Help a brother out here.................... |
+1 Any revolver with an ODD number of chambers is basically stronger than an identical one with an even number. This is yet another reason the 500 S&W magnum has 5 instead of six. Granted, a six-gun 500 would weigh a lot more, but when you get over 70 oz's what's the difference? Also, I have a 686, 6.5". I love it! I can hit shit with it that wouldn't think of shooting at with my GLOCK 20. I came with a Hogue grip, and it fits my hand like a glove, and the extra weight makes it shoot near to a 22 pistol. I also reloaded some rounds to the MAX that Alliant Powder recommended, and it didn't kick a lot either, quite managable. I think the 686 is worth the $$$ you would drop on it. The only problem might be finding a holster to fit. eta - sorry if I missspelllled anything |
| I carry a 586 L-Comp at work. It's a 7 shot. I carried a 6 shot 686 for years, and this one carries the same, fitting in the same holster. Mine is recessed for moon clips, which I carry. I also have speedloaders from HKS, Safariland, and Maxfire. Speedloaders are easy to find. Holsters are a different story, but they are out there. By the way, I would strongly consider getting the 686 over the 586 if this is going to be a carry gun. Blued revolvers tend to rust under the grips fairly quickly in Az., which is probably the same in Tx. |
It's just for a secondary (or thirdly or fourthly) LE gun. I just prefer blue over stainless, I think it's purtier...thanks for all the feedback |
I have a 4 inch 686"Distinguished Combat Magnum" w/ Hogue grip and combat sites (included) And I love it! BTW--I believe they come in 2 1/2, 4 or 6 inch barrels |
| ryann-To answer your question, speedloaders for the 686 Plus are available from HKS and Safariland. These and the 8-shot S&W 627 have a fairly strong following among pin shooters and ICORE competitors and there are plenty of aftermarket accessories available for them. |
The Safariland speed loaders are the best IMO but you can't get them in 7. You can get the HKS's in 7 though. 2 and 1/2 inch owner here but only 6 shots. Also, I think the 6's have slightly better triggers for some reason. They're slightly smoother. Notice I say slightly, the Smith's all have good triggers.
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