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I bought a 686+ 6” in 2003, my first handgun. Great at the range, and home defense was covered. As I aged, I found 357 ammo uncomfortable, and 38 spl expensive and hard to find at times…especially around elections. So I purchased a 617 6” because it had a feel and weight almost identical to the...

I had another thought about my 617-6”...when I first started to use it (I’m a cleaning nut and do so after each shooting) I began to lose accuracy with all ammo, ultimately noting key-holing on paper targets. I was a “new” shooter at this time...learning lessons as I became more experienced...

I alternate a 617-10 6” with a 686-7 6” at the range...saves some on ammo costs for a retiree. I have put many thousands of rounds through each with no problems at all. The 22 cal is much kinder than the 38spl but the feel, weight, sighting of both are similar. I put a touch of white nail...

I have a S&W 327 R8 with a scandium frame. I’ve shot over 3000 rounds through it, mostly 38 special, and have no complaints about cracks or frame wear. I have two 686P revolvers which are heavier, but otherwise not too much different than the R8 in terms of recoil. I prefer the R8 for it is...

Key holing Just a thought when 22 cals "key hole". I had this problem with my model 617 revolver. I called S&W and talked to one of their technicians. He asked me how I cleaned and maintained my gun and when I told him that I usually put some gun oil on a cleaning swab and ran it though the...

I have the 2 1/2" and 6" 686 P's and love shooting them both, especially with 38 spl. I wanted a 4", but someone let me shoot a 327 TRR8 5" with the lighter scandium frame. I ended up getting this instead of the 686P-4" model. It has become my favorite range gun...I can shoot all day long...

686P I have had a 686P - 6" and a 686P - 2 1/2". Have shot thousands of rounds through them since I purchased them in 2003. Never a problem with either. I shoot mostly 38SP to save my 68 year old hands from the wear and tear, but always finish a shoot with a cylinder of 357's. They clean up...

quality I cannot speak to the S&W 44 spl/mag revolvers...I own a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter with a Leupold scope which I have used hunting and at the range. About 1000+ rds through it without issues...very accurate even with 44 spl. However I do have experience with S&W 38 spl/357 mag...

I found the entry concerning 357 and 38 spl loads interesting. I have 3 S&W revolvers that shoot both: 686P 6", 686P 2 1/2", and a 327 5" (M&P). I know several active and retired police officers including one that in charge of a NJ state police range. They all have told me I can practice at...

I will try to make a long story short. I own a 686+ 2 1/2", a 686+ 6", and a 617 6" ( shoots .22's and weighs within a couple of ounces of the others and is good for targets, though the others will shoot 38 Spl which is easier on my hands than the magnum shells). In the early 2000's the only...

357 snubbie I am by no means and expert, but I defer to those whose lives depend on their weapons. I have been told that police officers in New Jersey used to get 9mm's for standard issue, but in towns like Plainfield and Camden where drug dealers and users are common, there was a complaint...