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I guess I am getting old and cantankerous . Recently I decided to update my home defense guns because all of mine are at least 30 years old . I set out to find the perfect new guns to last me and my wife the rest of our lives and give my old guns to my son. I had the money set aside for this...

My old uncle just passed and I ended up with his old .32 Aunt says he had this gun and ammo on bedroom shelf for over 50 years. Really happy to have this cool oldie. I dont know anything else about gun and any help would be great. Last date stamped ontop of barrel is sept. 14 09 . I cant...

I recently posted " I got a 10-5 for my wife " asking for your input on a gun that I know little about. All of your comments were positive concerning my wife using this gun for home protection. Thank you for your input. My 686 has always served as a dual purpose gun : side arm for hog hunting...

I have a 686 that I bought new in the mid 80's and it has been a great gun. My 686 has a 6inch barrel and is a bit heavy for my small framed wife. I set out to buy her a new .38 ,but I came across a 10-5 in good condition and I fell in love. I could not pass up this cool old gun. I don't know...

I have a 686 with 6 inch barrel for home defense. I ordered a box of critical defense 125 gr .357 mag ammo online. I did not understand that this ammo was designed for short barreled guns. I have no doubts this ammo is lethal from a 6 inch barrel gun , but I am curious what the down side would...

I have a 686 for home protection and I wanted to get my wife a smaller hand gun ,but she wants nothing to do with a hand gun of any type. She is however ok with shotguns. I have an old j.c. Higgins model 20 12ga 2 3/4 chamber full choke shotgun and I was considering cutting down barrel with a...

Last night I was cleaning my 686 and my 14 year old son asked why I clean my guns after shooting them and what would happen if I did not clean them. I could not give him a complete answer. I have always kept all of my mechanical devices clean so I don't know what would happen if somebody...

I have a 686 with 6inch barrel that I bought new in the mid 1980's. I used this gun for hog hunting and target practice over the years ,but now I want to use it to protect my family at home. I thought about using 125 grain .38 plus p ammo to avoid over penetration in my home. Any thoughts on if...