Revolver recommendationsThis is a discussion on Revolver recommendations within the Wheelguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; I am looking for a .357 revolver to qualify for my CHL Instructor's license. I am looking at a maybe a S&W 686 or a ...
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11-29-2009, 04:17 PM
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Revolver recommendations
I am looking for a .357 revolver to qualify for my CHL Instructor's license. I am looking at a maybe a S&W 686 or a Ruger SP101. What are your thoughts?
Edit: What about the Taurus model 66?
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11-29-2009, 04:45 PM
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Ruger's a tank and a little cheaper....the Smith and Wesson's trigger can't be beat.
price would probably be the biggest factor here...you CAN smooth up a Ruger's trigger...I have no idea how it would compare to a Smith though.
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11-29-2009, 05:19 PM
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The Ruger is a less aethetically pleasing tank. The Smith 686 is a piece of art. I would go down to a local gun store and see how either one fits in your hand.
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11-29-2009, 05:23 PM
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Might want to step up the the Ruger GP if you want to compare to the 686.
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11-29-2009, 06:05 PM
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+1 on the S&W 686 It's one of my fav.s and shoots sooo straight
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11-29-2009, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frenchy
Might want to step up the the Ruger GP if you want to compare to the 686.
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This is true; the GP100 is a more apple-to-apple comparison to the S&W 686.
In any case, any of the 3 mentioned would be fine guns. In my opinion, the S&W is the more beautiful gun, while the Rugers get the nod for drop-dead reliability and strength.
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11-29-2009, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reyort
Edit: What about the Taurus model 66?
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I'd throw the Taurus out of the running if you have the money for either the S&W or the Ruger(s). Taurus just has too many complaints for me to trust them. My opinion, of course.
Check any internet gun forum for complaints on a Ruger GP or SP revolver. You simply won't find anything substantial. Now try it for Taurus.........
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11-29-2009, 06:17 PM
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GP 100 should be here Wed. Happy birthday to me-repeat.
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11-29-2009, 06:20 PM
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Don`t forget about the Plus! God I love this gun.
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11-29-2009, 06:30 PM
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go with the TANK (ruger)
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