5-shot, 6-shot, 7-shot

[sdg380]

Just doing a little shameless "sharing", but after posting pix of my modest S&W revolver collection a few months ago, somebody posted "you'll have 3 more in a year", and I guess I'm on my way with this newly added 686+, 3". And as nice as wood looks, these Uncle Mike's combat grips seem to fit me just right, and to my eye, make for an aesthetically pleasing 2 ½" or 3" Smith. Guess I'm partial to the stainless finish, the 66 in satin stainless looks (and handles) especially nice. Thanks for looking, I can see this "Smith revolver affliction" is serious!

 

[TennTony]

I agree, it is serious. Two months ago I basically had one S&W revolver. Now I have six in the house. And WANT more.

Thanks for sharing the pictures. Nice starting collection.

 

[kennyb]

very nice indeed!

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Congratulations your hooked good. Don

 

[Bodyguard]

You're right about the UM grips, they are the best grips for SS smith revolvers. I just picked up a set for my 686 CS-1 and I love them. What are you gonna get next? Maybe a 629?

 

[J_T]

now you need an 8 shot

 

[RetLawman590]

Beautiful! Does only the L frame have the white outlined notch in the rear?

 

[Rio Vista Slim]

And as nice as wood looks, these Uncle Mike's combat grips seem to fit me just right, and to my eye, make for an aesthetically pleasing 2 ½" or 3" Smith.

I've got to agree with you on this part of your post.

I put the Eagle Grips Secret Service stocks on my 686-6 Plus for concealment. These are very nice stocks, but the factory supplied Uncle Mike's are SO much better.

AND, much more comfortable when shooting .357 Magnum ammo!

 

[The Highlander]

Those are beautiful guns sir. I like the barrel length as well.

Maybe its me, but the first thing I have done to every gun that had them is ditch the awful Uncle Mikes. I've got a box full of the useless things, one day I'll get around to giving them away or something.

I have no problem with rubber, in fact that is what is on many of my guns, but Hogue's or Pachmyars, not UM's which in my opinion stands for Useless Mess.

I guess that's why they sell them both.

Hey, you guys got any ugly old wood junk grips you would like to trade?

The Highlander

 

[Combat_Diver]

sdg380,

Becareful Smith makes one of these 8 shooter 627 with a 2 5/8". Nice collection by the way.

Product: Model 627 Revolver - 2 5/8" .357Mag

CD

 

[RetLawman590]

sdg380,

Becareful Smith makes one of these 8 shooter 627 with a 2 5/8". Nice collection by the way.

Product: Model 627 Revolver - 2 5/8" .357Mag

CD

Nice, Anyone know if a med hand can get a full grip on that gun?

 

[seattle911]

I pick mine up Sunday and will let you know. But, I don't plan to keep those grips on it for more than a day or two. They are not my type.

 

[cjcutter1]

Nice trio of revolvers you have I also have the 3" 686+ it was my first revolver.

 

[j38]

Good looking stainless S&Ws! I detect a little difference in the grips - especially the J frame versus the others. Any noticeable difference in feel?

Jerry

 

[sdg380]

Thanks for the support about the "affliction" guys!

Jerry, the Uncle Mikes on the J-frame have a very similar feel to the K and L frames, but are definitely slighter smaller in size, as evident in first picture. I would expect they would be particularly well-suited to someone with smaller hands, but all 3 are very comfortable and secure to handle.

Retlawman, you are correct, only the 686+ has the outlined notch on the rear sight--I'm not familiar enough with the various Smith models to know when that feature has gone in and out of production, but I do think it helps target acquisition.

Highlander, you may be hearing from me about that box of "useless" UM grips, I feel like as forum members we need to help each other out.

As far as "what's next?", a few years ago I was all teed up on a 5" 629, but somehow felt like just a little too much gun in my hand--ok, so maybe I'm a wimp. But I've got a few semi's in .40 and .45, so I feel like I've got the larger holes covered, so to speak. Just might splash around in the K-frame pool for awhile--that doesn't sound so bad now, does it?

 

[Heifer]

sdg380,

those are some beautiful revolvers! I, like you, started with one pistol, and now I have three in two months. I started with a 66-1, and I put on UM's grips as well, and purchased a 638 five shooter. I purchased a 459 9 mm S&W as well since I could not resist the price. A 649 is next on my list.

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