686 SSR (decided for reals this time)

[lzhome]

I picked up mine today. Although I have not had the first range trip, I am very impressed with everything except the grips. The wood grips look and feel fine but the fitting on the backstrap is a little sloppy. The frame butt is rounded but the grips are cut square and that leaves a gap. I CAN live with it.

On first impression I was pleased with the balance and aim and it really seemed lite. I wasn't sure if it would serve as a carry gun but now I know it definetly will.

 

[OKFC05]

The wood grips look and feel fine but the fitting on the backstrap is a little sloppy. The frame butt is rounded but the grips are cut square and that leaves a gap

For IDPA, a square butt grip helps get the consistent high hand position needed. I've been using square butt Pachmayr Pro-grippers on a round butt revolver for years.

Aside from one idiot who got hysterical when he saw the grips didn't match the frame shape, most people don't even notice, and I can't feel the gap when shooting.

 

[Sparkyshooter]

Finally came in. I can pick it up October 21st. I can use it at the range I bought it at before then but unfortunately it decided to finally come in during my two midterm weeks.

 

[d625]

I have owned an SSR for several months now. Aside from the need to send it back to Smith as soon as I bought it for a minor issue, my experience with it has been entirely positive.

Accuracy maybe is in the eyes of the beholder, but mine is quite accurate for my intended use which is IDPA competition. In that context, accuracy is A zone hits as fast as you can shoot from 3 yds to 25 yds.

Off a pistol rest, it shoots groups as well as my 45acp 625. Suits me fine.

And, as an aside, it does have a great out of the box trigger.