Recent content by pedropcola

lol. All things are relative but 38 compared to 9mm is expensive. A quick check at SGAmmo (one of my go to’s) has factory brass 9mm for about $230 a case. 38spl brass case starts around $399 (they have some overstock closeout stuff from a brand I’ve never heard of but S&B was 399). I don’t care...

S&W revolvers are what got me started shooting back in the 80's. My best suggestion would be to save up a bit longer and get a good gun, not a good priced gun. Ie, for a first gun I would want adjustable sights, good grips, 4 inch barrel, and the caliber of choice. I love 38's but I probably...

Weren’t you the same guy who was using a 6 o’clock hold and didn’t understand why you were hitting low? Guys. What you guys are calling trolling is LITERALLY pointing out that what you are saying is impossible. Not opinion. It’s like asking how a 4 stroke engine works then after the...

Whatever. I’m pretty sure you are the guy who said he drifted the sights resulting in an elevation shift. Then when confronted with the falsity of that statement posted some random AI answer so maybe instead of getting your feelings hurt you should actually read and absorb knowledge. Once...

While I do agree with not overthinking things I believe you are misapplying it in this case. If you are scoring hits while “snap shooting” but can’t hit the side of a barn while aiming then you have basic structural issues with your shooting. Everyone can candy coat it but your last post is...

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Yikes. Once again the horrifically bad information here continues. The Mountain Gun IS A 686 WHICH MEANS IT IS ALSO AN L FRAME. A standard 686 and a MG vary only in details. Tapered barrel vs under lug. No lock vs lock. This version actually has a beefier forcing cone than the old 686’s. If...

Yup. With this tiny gun I can stack rounds on top of one another out to mid distance (10-15 yards). At 25 yards it is easy to keep everything inside a paper plate with again I stress, a tiny gun that is ridiculously easy to conceal. I challenge tiny gun users everywhere to do a side by side and...

The Mountain Gun DOES NOT have a 2 piece barrel. It is just tapered and 7 holes vs 6 holes is lighter.

I have a 66, 686+, and a new MG 686. I bought it on the spot because I knew it would be gone if I dawdled. I took it home and compared. I never warmed up to the full under lug 686+. I love the 66. The MG handles better, for me, than the 66 and has the spare round to boot. I could care less...

I am glad that guy circled the hideous area. I have plenty of old smiths and a brand new MG 686. Pointed out I see the difference but in all honesty you guys are reaching. I agree it’s slightly different but that’s it. If you hadn’t pointed it out I wouldn’t have known wtf you were talking...

I read the AI stuff again. The scope mounting stuff is common sense. Guys have been using levels, lapping compound, t squares, anything they need to ensure the scope is mounted true for ever. The stuff about irons sights doesn’t even make sense. “Drifting the front sight can cause a slight...

Honestly even if they cut the dovetail incorrectly, which would look a hot mess by the way, no I don’t think it could affect elevation in a meaningful way, it would have to be pretty far off. As screwed up as S&W can occasionally get I don’t think they are cutting dovetails at an angle. Lol...

I like the mountain series so much that I’m definitely getting the 617 version and if a 44mag fell into my lap I might not resist. lol. The Bear Hug grips are about perfect for smooth wood which is usually not my favorite. Trigger pulls are good. Sights are good (brass bead). The barrel is just...

I just picked up one of the new Mountain Gun 686’s. Great gun in every way. I was recently asked how it stacked up against my old favorite 66. It stacks up well. Better in fact.