Recent content by Scott_HM1000X

I picked up a 686-6 (yes, lock) and it is the sweetest 4" 357 out there. I was lucky that whoever owned it basically didn't shoot it because it is basically brand new. I have a 6" blued Colt Python from the late 80's I bought brand new and has seen maybe 100 rounds. If I had to choose one over...

My Altamont grips I purchased for my 1992 vintage S&W M29 have that sharp edge exactly like what is seen in the pics posted. They are dead on with the back strap so no problem there but that top edge on both sides is not acceptable to shoot without a glove. Given the age of my M29 and the fact...

Looks like you bought a 357 magnum? At least that is what a 627 is.

I bought that exact gun brand new about 20+ Years ago. A work associate of mine hounded me about buying it for a few years. I always sold guns back then to fund other gun endeavors which means 20+ years later you have some you really regret selling or trading. My advise is don’t get rid of...

I just picked up a 4” 686-6 a few months ago. For some reason I thought I paid $800+ for it because it only had one box of ammo through it. Just looked it up and I actually paid $630 for it, so you’re right there on price. Some people don’t care for the key and MIM parts, but having owned two...

I’d pull the side plate, keep my thumb on the hand so it can’t pop out and carefully cycle the action to see what’s happening.

I recently paid close to $800 on Gun Broker for a like new 4” 686-6. You might find something cheaper but it won’t be basically un-fired like mine was. When it comes to a 686, I really wanted one that had not been fired much because I plan to shoot it a lot. When a listing gets down to the last...

As far as I know the 686-6 was the first introduction of the hammer lock. Not sure if the 686-6 was the first introduction of the MIM parts?

I have a 90’s vintage M29 and Colt Python. I also had (sold) two different 586 that were 90’s vintage along with a M19. Just bought a 4” 686-6 that probably hasn't seen 100 rounds. The fit, and trigger on this 686 is better than all the previous revolvers I listed. The cylinder lock up is so...

Unfortunately it comes down to supply and demand. I used to reload about 20 years ago, but then sold everything off. Once ammo dried up I realized reloading was the only way. I soon discovered everything was way more expensive, but available if you did a fair amount of searching. After several...

About 20 years ago I bought a brand new 686 with the 2.5” barrel. It had the S&W factory wood grips that looked very similar to Shark Bait’s grips. As usual, back in that day someone wanted it and was willing to pay big to acquire it, so I sold that little jewel of a gun. It is defiantly one of...

I have a GP100 (4”) 686 (4”) and a Python (6”). I like all three of them, but the nod goes to the 686 overall. The ergonomics of the 686 just seems to be the best for me. For concealed carry, the 686 may not be the best option, I wouldn’t know.

You got a great deal. About 20 years ago, I had two 586 guns and they not only looked beautiful, they shot extremely well. One day I picked up a brand new blued Python and got rid of both 586 Smiths because I thought who needs them, I have the best? Well today my Python sits in the safe because...

Maybe the old Hoppe’s #9, but the new stuff is different. I clean my wife’s Smith Air Weight all the time with it. As far as recoil of an AirWeight, I’ve shot my wife’s quite a few times (38 special factory loads) and it’s not bad at all. It could be the good grip design S&W chose for this gun...

Just bought a M29-6 Blued with a 6” barrel, no hammer lock. It was in 98% condition and it was an auction. I paid $1,100 Even though I have a nice collection I haven’t bought handguns in 20 years and todays market is insane, both with price and availability. Supply vs. demand has changed...