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I owned this 357 MG for years. Probably should have kept it.
Let's talk Mountain Guns
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My favorite is the 625-6 I guess. (I've added another since this photo)
I have a 657-4, 629-4 (2) and the 625-6 (2).
Easy to carry, terminal performance on game (hogs/deer) is like a .30-06 at realistic range with KTSWC or WFNGC.
Although I find them the least forgiving with any lapse of shooting technique, they are certainly my favorite class of "using" S&W's.
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I have a 657-4, 629-4 (2) and the 625-6 (2).
Easy to carry, terminal performance on game (hogs/deer) is like a .30-06 at realistic range with KTSWC or WFNGC.
Although I find them the least forgiving with any lapse of shooting technique, they are certainly my favorite class of "using" S&W's.
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Hey Chris that gun looks farmiliar to me a real nice guy must have picked it out for you. Kinda hated to let you have it but you know what. Another one showed up last friday and I put it on hold no box but a real clean -2 none the less. Good things come to those that are patient. Check out the 586 I got in the for sale section and tell me what u think.
I had that one on hold for a month or so, but they came up with dash 4 classic 6.5" in the box for the same money and I could only afford one. This mr is at magna port getting a few mods. That one you have on hold is a lot nicer then this one and it'll make you great gun. Talk to you latter.
ChattCat
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FYI 686 MT Gun
A little information for those that have and/or had the 686 Mt Gun. This model is the hardest of all the Mt Guns to find because there was only 2000 made as a stocking dealer promo in 1998!
jcelect
A little information for those that have and/or had the 686 Mt Gun. This model is the hardest of all the Mt Guns to find because there was only 2000 made as a stocking dealer promo in 1998!
jcelect
Engine49guy
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Besides having target sites, a 4" tapered barrel with ejector rod shroud , blue Baughman FS blade, a round butt and smooth combat trigger are there any other characteristics that ALL Mountain Guns share and have in common ?
The original 629-2 Mountain Revolver had several more unique features but they seem to come and go in different MG models.
Just trying to establish exactly what features a revolver must have to be considered for membership in the
exclusive "Mountain Gun" Club and which features can be deleted without it affecting MG status.
For instance the OP considers the 4" 24-3 and 624 in the same category but they are SB's,
If the 624/24 are allowed entrance into the MG club then why not the 4" Model 28 and 27 ?
The original 629-2 Mountain Revolver had several more unique features but they seem to come and go in different MG models.
Just trying to establish exactly what features a revolver must have to be considered for membership in the
exclusive "Mountain Gun" Club and which features can be deleted without it affecting MG status.
For instance the OP considers the 4" 24-3 and 624 in the same category but they are SB's,
If the 624/24 are allowed entrance into the MG club then why not the 4" Model 28 and 27 ?
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ChattCat
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Believe the 24-3 is a round butt, look again.
Dave T
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The 4" 24-3 is a SB, the LH 3" did have a RB.
Hey guys, being able to carry a gun in the mountains does not a "Mountain Gun" make! Good grief, every thing then becomes a mountain gun, even semi-autos. By definition the MG is the immediate descendent of the Mountain Revolver. My understanding, and what I based the blue 45 ACP version I had built upon, was a 6 shot N-frame of sufficient caliber for defense against things that might hurt you (number of legs not specified). They had tapered 4" barrels, round butts and beveled cylinders, all to take a few ounces off the weight. Those I've seen (mostly stainless versions) had a frosted or mat finish, since deep pre-27 type bluing would be wasted on a hard service holster gun.
I think (but he can correct me) that's what the OP had in mind. I've even read a few posts claiming the L-frame MG doesn't belong in the family but, since S&W included it that argument is kind of weak. (smile)
Dave
Engine49guy
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Mountain Guns are at the top of my favorite S&W revolver list.
Chattcat as Dave T points out the 4" 24-3 was a SB frame ,
The 4" posted above is a RB conversion but its chambered in .44 special so is it a MG ? Im not sure yet what makes a MG a MG except the barrel marking.
The thread title invites us to "Talk Mountain Guns" but unless the basic criteria that makes a Mountain Gun can be etablished, how can we decide what is and isnt one ?
Problem is S&W set the standard then kept changing the features,
The 686-5 + MG doesnt have a Chamfered cylinder , is the only L frame , the only 7 shot revolver and also the only one with a caliber beginning
with a "3" in the MG group but S&W put Mountain Gun on the barrel so it is one .
OK so ultimately if S&W calls it a MG it is one but what about the Springfield commemorative that meets the basic criteria and has more of the original MG features than the 686 MG like the chamfered cylinder , N frame , caliber beginning in "4" etc but it does not say MG on the barrel ?
If the two were layed out side by side and you had to choose the "Mountain gun" which one would you select ?
The point is S&W didnt make it easy when they set the standard then kept changing it.
Chattcat as Dave T points out the 4" 24-3 was a SB frame ,
The 4" posted above is a RB conversion but its chambered in .44 special so is it a MG ? Im not sure yet what makes a MG a MG except the barrel marking.
The thread title invites us to "Talk Mountain Guns" but unless the basic criteria that makes a Mountain Gun can be etablished, how can we decide what is and isnt one ?
Problem is S&W set the standard then kept changing the features,
The 686-5 + MG doesnt have a Chamfered cylinder , is the only L frame , the only 7 shot revolver and also the only one with a caliber beginning
with a "3" in the MG group but S&W put Mountain Gun on the barrel so it is one .
OK so ultimately if S&W calls it a MG it is one but what about the Springfield commemorative that meets the basic criteria and has more of the original MG features than the 686 MG like the chamfered cylinder , N frame , caliber beginning in "4" etc but it does not say MG on the barrel ?
If the two were layed out side by side and you had to choose the "Mountain gun" which one would you select ?
The point is S&W didnt make it easy when they set the standard then kept changing it.
Can I play? I only have one "Mountain Gun" as well, but its actually a 629-5 "Mountain Backpacker". 3" barrel that the PO had ported. I actually just picked it up last Friday and put it through its paces Sunday. Needless to say it put a smile on my face. I was looking for a 4" Mountain Gun in .44 but the came up and I'm glad I went for it. Hopefully it fits in here with everyone else impressive models.
Engine49guy
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Cool Mountain Backpacker that made me realize two other characteristics all Mountain Guns have in common,
The fluted cylinder and steel frame.
1) Round butt frame.
2) Tapered 4" barrel with ejector rod shroud.
3) Target site with Blue Baughman FS blade.
4) Smooth .375 Combat Trigger / .400 Semi Target hammer.
5) SS or Blued steel frame and cylinder (No airweights)
Optional
6) Chamfered cylinder. (except 686 MG)
7) Rubber grips (except 29-8 MG)
8) Caliber beginning in"4" (except 686 MG)
9) 6 shot N frame (except 686 MG)
10) SS finish (except 29-8 MG)
11) Magnum caliber (except 625 MG)
Did I miss any ?
The fluted cylinder and steel frame.
1) Round butt frame.
2) Tapered 4" barrel with ejector rod shroud.
3) Target site with Blue Baughman FS blade.
4) Smooth .375 Combat Trigger / .400 Semi Target hammer.
5) SS or Blued steel frame and cylinder (No airweights)
Optional
6) Chamfered cylinder. (except 686 MG)
7) Rubber grips (except 29-8 MG)
8) Caliber beginning in"4" (except 686 MG)
9) 6 shot N frame (except 686 MG)
10) SS finish (except 29-8 MG)
11) Magnum caliber (except 625 MG)
Did I miss any ?
wingnuut
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The Govenor is the mt. gun #4 in 1st cyl for partridge 2 45long colt for any thing in the woods or 45 acp , if all else fails you have a nice club!
Snapping Twig
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My favorite, this one, the precursor - the original.
624 no dash
624 no dash
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Marshal Tom
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I was asking about original MTN Guns not all the other stuff and probably should not have said anything about the model 24-3 and the 624 as possibly being MTN Guns. What one do you like the best and Why? Is that better?
Tom
Tom
Engine49guy
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My favorite is the 686-5 + Mountain gun, 7 rounds of Magnum firepower than can shoot cheap .38 special at the range and is lighter than a Model 66, They need to offer this configuration in a SB as a regular production model.
My second choice is the .44 mag version,
Another 2 caliber combo gun that is the logical step up in power if .357 Mag might not be enough to get the job done.
.45 and 41 are OK but one has no factory ammo option to step up to Magnum power off the range
The other has no step down to non magnum power when off the "mountain" and at the range.
My second choice is the .44 mag version,
Another 2 caliber combo gun that is the logical step up in power if .357 Mag might not be enough to get the job done.
.45 and 41 are OK but one has no factory ammo option to step up to Magnum power off the range
The other has no step down to non magnum power when off the "mountain" and at the range.
Really? Poor 45 Colt ammo selection?
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1
Standard and heavy. I realize the N frame is not designed for the heavy loads but it will stand up to the few that you might need in a life or death situation.
Alan
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1
Standard and heavy. I realize the N frame is not designed for the heavy loads but it will stand up to the few that you might need in a life or death situation.
Alan
ILLWIND
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Hi Marshall Tom, How's it going. (I sold you a set of Cokes a few years ago.) Hope all is well.
I only have a 625-4 SAC 1/500....kind of the predecessor to the Mountain Gun series. Excellent feel to it. I wish for more.
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