***S&W 686 purchased, thanks guys!***

 

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Looking to get my first .357 wheelgun, either a Ruger GP100 (preferably stainless) or a S&W 686 (preferably pre-lock), of the 6" or 4" varieties. I have a permit in hand but due to OGAM I cannot purchase until 4/2. Let me know what you've got! Pics would be great, but seeing said revolver in person would be even better I am in Bergen County, and shoot up at Cherry Ridge.

check out the 686 The American version. sweet

ssr have smoother factory triggers.

wiley clapp gp100 is also nice if you can find one

686 whoops the GP100.

 

Ruger fans are going to come in swinging saying how GP100s are stronger becuase it seems to be the only attribute that comes up. If that WAS true, I can assure you it does not matter. The S&Ws are plenty strong. If you are buying a revolver with its only attribute being strength, just buy a S&W 500 and shoot light loads. The extra strength IF there is not usefull...

 

The 686 has better fit & finish, better trigger, better customer service.

 

As far as barrel length goes, unless you plan on using it for carry then 6" is best. Better balance, less recoil, more accuracy due to longer sight radius. Only drawback is concealability.

I shoot at Cherry Ridge. I have a GP100 6" in stainless. Let me know when your heading up there and I'll let you shoot it.

I have a 686SSR for sale for $600 but it does have a lock.

686 whoops the GP100.

 

Ruger fans are going to come in swinging saying how GP100s are stronger becuase it seems to be the only attribute that comes up. If that WAS true, I can assure you it does not matter. The S&Ws are plenty strong.

 

The 686 has better fit & finish, better trigger, better customer service.

 

There really the same thing. It's just a matter of what you want to do and what you want to spend.

Let's not also forget some of 686s have unfluted cylinders if you like the look. Nice.

The ejector on the gp100 doesn't look as elegant as the 686

@ Irizzo - PM sent!

 

@ Wolfy - I'd love to see pics of your 686SSR

Vortex I will take pics later but it is in mint condition.

sold

btt

Last BTT

SOLD.

 

 

I'll take it.

 

C

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