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02-11-2009, 05:54 AM
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I haven't fired one, but love the looks and handling characteristics of the 686SSR. What do you guys think of it as a full size carry gun? I carry a Model 29 MG on occasion now, so the size doesn't bother me.
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02-11-2009, 05:54 AM
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I haven't fired one, but love the looks and handling characteristics of the 686SSR. What do you guys think of it as a full size carry gun? I carry a Model 29 MG on occasion now, so the size doesn't bother me.
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02-11-2009, 06:00 AM
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Roger, I think it would be a fine choice.
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02-11-2009, 07:40 AM
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I've owned both the SSR and the 66 and I prefer the 66. It's really subjective on my part and I can't give any logical explanation for it except to say that the 66 points better for me and I can shoot it measurably more accurately. No question about it, the SSR is a an excellent gun and it looks totally cool but I prefer my 66.
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02-11-2009, 12:49 PM
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i have carried a 686 snubby for a long time...love it!
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I carried a 66 40+ hours a week for years. I later carried a 586,then a 686. I still have the old 66 but also have a 686SSR now. Were I to go back to carrying a revolver, I would not hesitate to carry the 686SSR. I don't like the internal lock but it has never caused a problem. I did have S&W recrown the barrel under warranty, but otherwise, the 686SSR has been a real solid,trouble free gun.
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02-11-2009, 05:22 PM
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If you can carry it and conceal it, go for it. With the right defense load you will be well-protected. I ocassionally carry a 2.5" 686+, but my usual attire doesn't permit me to conceal a large belt gun everyday.
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02-11-2009, 05:25 PM
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I do carry my SSR frequently especially when the weather is a little cool allowing proper cover garment. But I have carried it under an Aloha shirt too.
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02-11-2009, 09:05 PM
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Living in Michigan, I can carry a full sized gun 9 months out of the year with no trouble. A wool coat makes a full sized 1911 or a 4" N frame disapear. I love 4" Smith's...the SSR has really caught my eye.
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02-11-2009, 10:19 PM
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It would make a great carry gun.
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02-12-2009, 06:10 AM
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I've been wanting an SSR for a while now, will probably pick one up sometime in the not-too-distant future. In my case I was thinking more in temrs of IDPA competition, which is why it was made. The SSR division of IDPA is pretty much dominated by, and was essentially designed for, K frames like the 19/66.
As far as considering it for a carry gun is concerned, if you're okay with a gun of that size for carry (and if the 29 works, the SSR surely will), then it's a go. OTOH, I wonder whether a 4" 686 might not be a little better with the one extra chamber, or even a 627 (or 327) which holds 8 rounds. In a carry gun we want every advantage we can get.
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