60, 66, or 686

[notsofast]

I have them all (60, 66, & snub L frame) and for carry purposes I most often go with the 60
If I had none and was going to buy one for carry, it would be a 2.5" 66

 

[snakebitten]

Hi,
I'd like your opinions please.
One of my favorite guns is my 6" 686+ -4. I've been thinking about a carry revolver so naturally I've been looking at the smaller 686's.
I've also been looking at the 60 and the 66. So I guess I'm asking you what would be the best revolver for carry purposes. I understand it's all subjective. I'm leaning towards a S&W 686 deluxe 3" barrel. Still the 60 and 66 have their appeal.
Thanks in advance

Bought my 66 6" new, early 1980's, great handgun, shorter barrel would be a nice carry.

 

[Mongo1958]

Well just dang...
I wish I found this thread before I purchased the 66. I pick up the gun tomorrow.

Issues with my 66-8 2.75"
Issues with my 66-8 2.75"

 

[HorizontalMike]

I purchased my first 4in 686ND back in August 1986. Bought another because I didn't want to wear out my favorite 6-shooter. Fast forward ~40yr or so... I bought a 627 2- 5/8in Performance Center revolver.

After some adjustments and such, I love it! LOADED, it weighs within 0.5oz the same as my LOADED 4in 686ND. In other words I can get 8-shots vs 6-shots at the same weight. My chronos are less than 100fps off, so I have had to seriously reconsider...

I was confused... then I started playing with those "plastic" pistols. Oh... Kay-rapp! more thing to consider!
Hayyy..eelp! I'zz got the S&W fever/virus!

 

[Mehutch]

My carry guns,



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