Recent content by Brasso4

At one time, about 20 years ago, I had 2 696's. Stupidest thing I ever did was to sell them. I really wish S&W would bring it back. I know they have the model 69, but it has a shorter barrel and just doesn't "do it" for me. I want the full under lug 3" barrel.

My primary interest in the 10mm ruger is that it also fires .40s&w. I believe that would make a much better ccw round than the .357mag. The .357 is 3 times louder than a .40. 3 times! If I ever have to use it indoors or in a car myself and my family will only suffer ringing ears...

I'm about to go down to the local dealer and pick up a GP-100 3" 10mm. But, I'd really prefer it be a 686 in 10mm. Any chance in hades of this happening?

I believe it failed due to the titanium cylinder. They give the gun an awfully rough action compared to stainless. They are also a pain in the freakin behind to clean and maintain compared to stainless. I'd give my left nut for a 10mm L-frame 3".

Quote: Originally Posted by StakeOut View Post For sure,beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Is there a screw in the bottom of the grip = Hogue. I'll just leave it at that.

They be ugly.

I was going to by a Pro when I bought my 649. The lock has now been disabled and it's had a trigger job. I put a Hi-Viz front sight on it. If I had it to do again, I'd do the same exact thing and get the 649.

I was torn between the 3" and 5". I went with the 3", but in hindsight I should have got the 5".

I have a 3" 686. I have a great holster for it too. Never carry it. Too big to conceal without a lot of over garment and heavy. Stays in the truck. I purchased a 649 to carry. Conceals much easier. I also have a 642 for when I need to pocket carry. J frames rule for edc.

29 5" 13 3" 586 4"

They make awesome pocket and ankle guns. I've had mine for about 4 years. No finish issues. Not sure which -model it is off the top of my head. No lock. Wear it on the ankle almost every day as a backup.

All decent handgun rounds from 9mm to .45acp will penetrate 12-15". They all expand from about .60 to .75 inches. Basically, they're identical.

The .357sig is a 9mm, it's just going 150 fps faster. Big whoop.

I believe that's a wart.

It's possible that they're using a fast powder for low recoil and clean burn and need to set the bullet down deeper. Hard to say.