Now that I have a 686 with an Ultradot, I'm considering another S&W with adjustable sights for silhouette matches at 50yds.

Apart from a 586, what other S&W in .38 Special should I be looking for that's less expensive than a 686/586?

I just don't have another $500-$700 in my current budget for a centerfire silhouette match shooter.

What else would work?

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Well you might find a M14 for less than $500 but probably not by much if it's nice.

Thanks
That's also known as a K-38?

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I have a 6" shooter grade Model 19 that shoots better than most of the .357s I've owned (one old 7 1/2" barrel Colt SAA excepted).They're less expensive in this area than 686s and 27s and I prefer'em.

You could also look for a Model 66 or 19, the 6" guns seem to sell for less than the shorter barreled guns. A 6" 27 or 28 would work also but will be a tough find within your budget. John

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K-38 is correct.
Like the others have said, you could also look for a M19, M66, M27 and M28. Those would all shoot 38s and 357s.

Thanks, gents

I'm on the hunt for a 6" .38 I can shoot silhouette matches in the iron sights class.

The 686 already has me spoiled rotten. :O

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I would save up and buy one of the 586/686's with the adjustable front sight, just set up for silhouette matches. Then set the sight for 25/50/100 whatever , no holdover.
The price jumps around sometimes they are cheaper than a regular model, cause not many people want them , and sometimes sellers add the "RARE" factor, though they are not that hard to find. Good luck, Bob

Now, see? I had no idea such an animal existed.

thanks

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I just sold a M14/K38 here for $400 that was 95%, shot great.

And you're rubbing in this salt WHY?

Point me to another one of those!

And the idea is to stay with the same caliber as the 686 so I can reload for both.

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Found what appears to be the one photo I have of my old 686 6" "mit der rejustable sight-es":

Price? You wanna great deal? Time travel yourself back to 2003... and peruse the Waco, TX closeout/mail order store's sale flyer to find brand new 6" 66-6 for $350 + $10 s/h to your ffl. They even included a scope rail! Great deal - mine was my first .357M. I added a HiViz front sight and some Ahrends square conversion grips in cocobolo the night it came home:



Great handfit and balance. Seriously, look around for a good used 6" 66 - or it's blued steel counterpart, a 19. You likely won't find a shooter for $350 now, of course.

Stainz

Doc, I know where a shooter grade 14-3 is around here for around $400ish - well it was there a week or so ago and had been sitting there for months. pm me and I'll tell you where it is - it's an FFL and I'm pretty sure they'll ship.

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But then, what do I know?

thanks!
I would've been interested in it, but.....I was in the ether and.....

I found this one and should have it at the range by next week!

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Now you'll just have to find a load it likes at 50 yards. Easier than finding a happy 100 yard load...

Bought a "Classic" 45 colt last summer. Even with all the "changes" from the old model 25's it consistently shoots Nozler 250 HP's into (large) one hole groups at 25 yds. Yes, I had to scope it for that to happen. Old age and all...

Just bought a 686-8 6" silhouette, with adjustable front sight, off GB for a tad more than $500 last week. Beeutiful! Now all I need are some factory smooth combat grips for it!

There ya go, ya pays yer money and takes yer chances...