my tiny .357 collection

[rubiranch]

640-1: the first .357 that I ever bought
28-2: given to me by my brother
686-6: limited edition, less than 400 produced
686: my favorite so far - factory modifications, Patridge front site and a Millet rear sight

I'm going to add at least two more soon.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

Nice 686 half lug! With the fo sight.

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[Kernel Crittenden]

.... Patridge front site and a Whipple rear sight.... .

Never heard of Whipple. Is it the entire assembly, or just the rear blade?

Can you show a close up picture?

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Nice guns! I don't know that I'd call that tiny. Not counting folks with one of each and every I would wager that lots of us don't have huge collections of .357 Magnum revolvers. I think I have six; no, I have seven, I just counted them via my S&W revolver album here on the Forum. Heck, I think I'll set up a survey and we shall see!

And I just recalled that I didn't count my Rugers so that's nine. Yup, we need a survey.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Note to Lou the Welder - your PM mailbox is full so you cannot receive PMs from anyone until you clear it out. At least some.

And it is Tap-A-Talk that causes your problem. A browser in your phone-tablet works like a computer. The Tap-a-Talk application limits what you see.

 

[rubiranch]

Never heard of Whipple. Is it the entire assembly, or just the rear blade?

Can you show a close up picture?

Thank you again. Too much radiation to the brain.

Its a Millet rear site and you're the one who told me that.

 

[white cloud]

IMHO, that is a collection most people would be proud of. The .357 doesn't get a lot of press these days. That's a pity because many think of it as one the most versatile cartridges ever. Ever think about getting a .357 carbine to match? They work great on deer at 100 yards and under.

 

[rwt1405]

Heck of a good start!

As ISCS Yoda said, there are a whole lot of people that would be very happy to have those 4!

 

[yep380]

Well, ya got me beat by 3, lol, I own one.

Nice collection you have there.

 

[Jtown]

Nice group of 357's. I have several myself, fun to shoot and very versatile.
Walt

 

[jtcarm]

That top 686 is clearly defective. They shorted you an inch of barrel and 1/2 of the underlug.

Better let me take it off your hands.

 

[Birdgun]

You absolutely need to add a vintage Model 19 "Combat Magnum" with a 4 or 6 inch barrel to your 357 Magnum collection. ;-) Reason: because the Model 19 is finest revolver ever built.

S&W Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum" in 357 Magnum

Thanks for considering to my suggestion and looking at my "Combat Magnum."

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[rubiranch]

IMHO, that is a collection most people would be proud of. The .357 doesn't get a lot of press these days. That's a pity because many think of it as one the most versatile cartridges ever. Ever think about getting a .357 carbine to match? They work great on deer at 100 yards and under.

I'm just feel pretty darn lucky to have the ones I do.

The 640-1 was the first gun I bought to carry, replaced it with a 642-1 airweight that was my brothers back-up before he retired from LE.

At one time or another all of these belonged to my brother. The only gun I've ever purchased from anyone or anywhere else is my Glock m36 .45.

Up until about a year ago I only owned 4 handguns, two of which are in the picture.

Not sure why they're my favorite handgun but they are. I will end up with a couple more.

 

[rubiranch]

Heck of a good start!

As ISCS Yoda said, there are a whole lot of people that would be very happy to have those 4!

I am really very happy with all of them.

 

[rubiranch]

That top 686 is clearly defective. They shorted you an inch of barrel and 1/2 of the underlug.

Better let me take it off your hands.

Being defective it might be unsafe to fire.

I had better hang on to it so no one gets injured.

 

[rubiranch]

You absolutely need to add a vintage Model 19 "Combat Magnum" with a 4 or 6 inch barrel to your 357 Magnum collection. ;-) Reason: because the Model 19 is finest revolver ever built.

S&W Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum" in 357 Magnum

Thanks for considering to my suggestion and looking at my "Combat Magnum."

God bless,
Birdgun

I've held a few m19s recently. I will go back and look at them again.

I probably do need one.

 

[CH4]

Looks like the quintessential.357 family. Add a nice 3.5" 27-2 and you're GTG!

 

[ctxcummins]

Man I love the look of the half-lug 686/620. Very nice.

 

[Green Frog]

I was looking for a collection of tiny 357s... a lot of J-frames, etc. I'd call yours a Substantial 357 Collection. Looking good!

Froggie

 

[rubiranch]

Man I love the look of the half-lug 686/620. Very nice.

Thanks, I liked it the moment I saw it.

I cut and pasted the following from a sellers ad.

"This is a very Limited Production M-686 in powerful .357Mag with a 5" half lug barrel. This model has a V-notch rear sight with a red-HIVIZ front partridge type sight and Cocobolo target grips. Fluted 7-shot cylinder.

Specs: Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 S&W Special. Barrel Length: 5". Capacity: 7 Rounds. Hammer: .375" Semi-Target. Grip: Ahrens Wood Cocobolo. Trigger: .312" Smooth Target. Frame: Medium - L Frame Rd. Front Sight: Red Hi-Viz. Finish: Satin SS. Rear Sight: Adjustable V-Notch OA length: 10 3/8". Weight: 40.5 oz. Material: Stainless Steel."







I have the box with warranty card, fired case, lock, owner's manual and keys.