If you want to stick with a 22LR I'd get a Model 18 with 4 inch barrel or Model 17 with 6 inch barrel.
Other great target revolvers?
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If you want to stick with a 22LR I'd get a Model 18 with 4 inch barrel or Model 17 with 6 inch barrel.
kas9412
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If you don't have a M41, I highly recommend it. While not the revolver you are looking for, it is one nice target gun. I have a M17 and a M617 and while I like them both, I am a better shot with the 41. I think its due to the grip, which just plain fits me better than a revolver grip.
kas
kas
So, I best stick with the guilt free .22.
That's why I only bumped you to a .22 mag...LOL
That's why I only bumped you to a .22 mag...LOL
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Super Dave
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Right on guys. I appreciate the good advice.
Yea, I want one of those M41's too.
Just when I was content...I had to start thinking about what I don't have.
Human nature I suppose.
Back to work now...
Dave
Yea, I want one of those M41's too.
Just when I was content...I had to start thinking about what I don't have.
Human nature I suppose.
Back to work now...
Dave
cornfed83
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625-4 I'll be picking her up in the next week or so. I have pretty high hopes that she'll be quite the tack driver. Not quite sure yet what mods have been done aside from the sights and cylinder latch.
I've never heard a bad thing about any of the 625s but I'm pretty happy to have found one pre-lock/MIM.
I've never heard a bad thing about any of the 625s but I'm pretty happy to have found one pre-lock/MIM.
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Your 686 should shoot better than that. My 6" 686 all stock but a slightly smoothed trigger will shoot into about 2" at 25 yds. Perhaps you need some handloads "tuned" to your gun. Mine likes my 38 spec load of 4.9 gr. 231 behind a 158 gr. RNFP and sparked with a Fed primer. Load is right out of the old Lyman cast bullet handbook as most accurate load with that bullet. (and it is).
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Super Dave
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I agree with you Richard on the 686. I don't know what it is with that gun but I've never warmed up to it. It's accurate when bench rested. Off hand I just can't seem to get right with it. It's been like that since day one...and I invested in new grips, trigger job and new sights and still can't seem to warm up to it. I should probably sell it.
The 686 was my first wheel gun. I thought that maybe I just wasn't cut out for revolvers. That's why I was so stoked with the model 17.
Anyway, I appreciate all the ideas.
Dave
The 686 was my first wheel gun. I thought that maybe I just wasn't cut out for revolvers. That's why I was so stoked with the model 17.
Anyway, I appreciate all the ideas.
Dave
C Broad Arrow
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What do the K-38 14-4's go for these days, say if they have the original box, manual etc?
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Super Dave
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What's the difference between the target sights and the non target sights on the Model 17's?
Do the full target models have a sweeter trigger pull than the non target models? Thanks,
Dave
Do the full target models have a sweeter trigger pull than the non target models? Thanks,
Dave
keithherrington
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My bullseye target revolvers
From the top are a Model 17 tuned by the Performance Center; a Model 16 converted to 38 Special by Hamilton Bowen; a Model 625 by the Performance Center; and a Model 625 with only a little work done by a friend of mine (S&W trained). The top two and the one at the bottom I use regularly in 2700s (shooting low- to mid-2500's) but the 625 PC I'm still working up a load for. Interestingly, that gun is one of the first 100 JM guns built. All the grips are Nill Hemphill PPC grips. They work the best for me since I shoot DA for all sustained fire strings.
Keith
From the top are a Model 17 tuned by the Performance Center; a Model 16 converted to 38 Special by Hamilton Bowen; a Model 625 by the Performance Center; and a Model 625 with only a little work done by a friend of mine (S&W trained). The top two and the one at the bottom I use regularly in 2700s (shooting low- to mid-2500's) but the 625 PC I'm still working up a load for. Interestingly, that gun is one of the first 100 JM guns built. All the grips are Nill Hemphill PPC grips. They work the best for me since I shoot DA for all sustained fire strings.
Keith
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Wow, I usually come away from this forum feeling pretty good but, this thread is beginning to hurt my feelings. 
I'm happy to put all six on an 8" plate at 25 yards. Maybe it's my old eyes.
Here's one of my favorites for target shooting, a model 1950 shipped in 1955
I'm happy to put all six on an 8" plate at 25 yards. Maybe it's my old eyes.Here's one of my favorites for target shooting, a model 1950 shipped in 1955
That one has me green DGT
M3Stuart
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What's up with those long barrels?
When I want to deliver a grouping at 25 yards I reach for this bad boy:
The venerable Bobcat 22 LR with a 2" barrel!
Oh wait...did I say 25 yards? I meant 25 FEET. Or was that INCHES?
When I want to deliver a grouping at 25 yards I reach for this bad boy:
The venerable Bobcat 22 LR with a 2" barrel!
Oh wait...did I say 25 yards? I meant 25 FEET. Or was that INCHES?
MakeMyNight
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"Cannon" barrels rock!
Model 48-2 full target 8-3/8"bbl in .22 WMRF, with model 17-2 6"bbl .22LR, also full target.
Model 57-1 with 8-3/8"bbl .41mag, full target
Model 48-2 full target 8-3/8"bbl in .22 WMRF, with model 17-2 6"bbl .22LR, also full target.
Model 57-1 with 8-3/8"bbl .41mag, full target
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Coastie762
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Here are a couple of mine:
A 1955 Target produced in 1955. It was wearing a cheap set of fake ivory grips when I bought it. I installed the S&W retro targets seen here. The throats slug out at .4555" but it still shoots better than I do.
The second is a K38 that dates to 1952. The picture says it all.
Both still get regular work outs, especially the K38. If only I could consistently shoot to their potential...
A 1955 Target produced in 1955. It was wearing a cheap set of fake ivory grips when I bought it. I installed the S&W retro targets seen here. The throats slug out at .4555" but it still shoots better than I do.
The second is a K38 that dates to 1952. The picture says it all.
Both still get regular work outs, especially the K38. If only I could consistently shoot to their potential...
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Never shot bullseye with a revolver. Silhouettes were another matter.
My 17-4 did just fine at the IHMSA rimfire revolver matches back in the day.
It could really slam the little rams at 100 meters.
Its 29-2 wasn't too shabby either. It finally began to suffer from 1000s of heavy loads so it went back home last year for a rejuvenation. Note that I had changed the front sight over to a patridge so both guns sighted the same.
Here they are, along with their Model 14 cousin "practice" gun, all dressed up for their family portrait:
Back in the day, they all wore plain Pachs as their "working" stocks.
My 17-4 did just fine at the IHMSA rimfire revolver matches back in the day.
It could really slam the little rams at 100 meters.
Its 29-2 wasn't too shabby either. It finally began to suffer from 1000s of heavy loads so it went back home last year for a rejuvenation. Note that I had changed the front sight over to a patridge so both guns sighted the same.
Here they are, along with their Model 14 cousin "practice" gun, all dressed up for their family portrait:
Back in the day, they all wore plain Pachs as their "working" stocks.
Like "Dennis the B" I'm not trying to be rude, but this 1960 Colt Officers Model Match has the best trigger pull and accuracy of any handgun I have ever shot:
I have a real soft spot for quality .22 LR revolvers. Pre-17's, 17's, 18's, 34's, 617's, Ruger Single-Six's. For pure shooting fun in a S&W I humbly submit my recommendation The Model 617-6 ten shot, four inch. Yes, I know it has the stupid lock, however in thousands of rounds I have not had any issues. The factory trigger has smoothed into near perfection and the revolver is more accurate than several other K-22's in my safe.
