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Good ballistics from the 12ft mark. But spreads out after that. Just from targets... Don't know on flesh.

686 is a great revolver. Students? I didn't know that departments still trained with revolvers.

Careful, that how "it" starts... Have one, buy one and the next thing you know you have a room dedicated to your gun collection!!! Enjoy.

Some of the not so younger officers have worked with the range master and modified the way they hold the pistol. Also a grip sleeve might help absorb some of the bite. Good luck

The 6 inch or 4-inch either one you can't go wrong good gun got a bazillion rounds through them never had a problem.

Thank you, I wasn't a 100% sure.

Well after 5,000 rounds out of my 500 magnum an issue has come up... It will strike the primer on the rounds and dent the primer but not cause a discharge. This will happen 30% out of a 20 round box. Would this be a warranty covered issue or would it be on my dime?

Don't focus on one caliber! Variety is the spice of life. Get and collect everything you can get your hands on from the 22 to the big 500 Magnum.

08-28-2009 this seems an awful lot similar to back then. Plus the 500 Magnum could shoot of 700 grain bullet.... lol

I don't know, I've got both of them in the 500 Magnum seem to have a better bigger recoil. But then again I'm no expert I just like to shoot them

Ultrasonic gun cleaning tub... or you could use a drill with a whippet bristle it fits perfectly in the barrel of my 500 Magnum.

If you're wanting a revolver just for the big boom and fun Buy the 500 Magnum... The 500 Magnum is an awesome big game revolver too. Don't worryabout ammunition cost. Here's a good comparison for you to take in, You have two Camaros, one a v6 very versatile and good on gas.... The other is a...

Go big or go home... 500magnum

I love them both! I have an older model 715 and a new model 715 love 'em.... my 686 is also a lovely firing revolver... you can't go wrong with either one. I do like my older 715 dan Wesson a little bit better because I have the option of four different barrel lengths. My 2¢