i think i would have by anyones judgement a pretty aedequate collection of smith pistols, among others. In fact i just picked up another 57.
having said that the 696 is probably at the top of the list in terms of being fun to shoot, accurate, and it isn't a wimp round pushing with a handload a 250grain bullet or so at 1000fps.
I do understand the five round limitation which could be an issue in some situations, but if so one more ain't gonna do it.
I am a pretty big guy at 6ft2 and i aint gonna give the weight. Love the 696 and wouldn't give it up. I sometimes carry it loaded with golddots.
I haven't felt undergunned with it other than the exception of being in parts of the arizona desert these days which calls for hi cap magazines and the same with a rifle.
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