Do you mean that from a collector or shooters perspective?
148 grn HBWCs in M-28 & 686
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Do you mean that from a collector or shooters perspective?
Then the criteria should be (1) Which fits the hand better, a square N frame grip or a "K" frame round butt grip on an L frame revolver? (2) Is the larger N frame cylinder with it's larger mass a significant factor in the OP's shooting double-action? (3) Is one action smoother than the other? (4) Do the adjustable sights work better or are easier to see on one vs. the other? (5) Does one total weight and/ or balance seem to be easier to point? (6) Would SS be preferable considering the use?
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Have the solution, going to sell another S&W that I really don't shoot as its collectable but it shoots so well…..oh well.
One thing to consider is that the P&R model 28-2 will continue to increase in price and demand in the future. The 686?, not so much
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One thing to consider is that the P&R model 28-2 will continue to increase in price and demand in the future. The 686?, not so much
Yes, I know and wish he had the box , paperwork and tools. Will have to count how many N's are in the safes. Reason to consider the 686 is friends have been after me to go pig hunting for almost 20 years, the 686 would be fun. Seems we may have a cooler winter here in N. Fl. so may go. I refuse to go hunting when you have to use 2 Thermo cells to keep the skeeters away and have to constantly look for Sylvester no shoulders. Used to freezing, sleet, snow and cold wind blowing. Then thawing out with a shot or 2 of REAL apple pie moonshine….and a big lunch of my " special"venison burgers, baked sliced potatoes, onion and garlic, and big pot of slow cooked baby limas with real Smithfield ham chunks. Glad we already ate dinner as typing this almost makes me hungry LOL?
Looking at the targets,,if you dismiss the flyers in the yellow rings of both,
they both shoot about the same. You just shot the M28 more so there's more holes in the Black.
If it were me, I'd take the M28.
I like the N frames.
I like the blued over a stainless (personal preferences of course)
Wood oversize Target grips on the M28 vs what appears to be some
rubber grips on the 686.
It all comes down to what You like, not what anyone else likes.
they both shoot about the same. You just shot the M28 more so there's more holes in the Black.
If it were me, I'd take the M28.
I like the N frames.
I like the blued over a stainless (personal preferences of course)
Wood oversize Target grips on the M28 vs what appears to be some
rubber grips on the 686.
It all comes down to what You like, not what anyone else likes.
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I shot some "warm" loads through both, 158 grn JHPs and some 158 grn cast, coated KTs through both, Fine as Wine….
