686 ssr??
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Revolver King
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A fine revolver with non mim trigger and hammer. I have many 686s and I don't shoot the SSR are much, been thinking about selling it. It has also been moon clipped and gold bead front sight.
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I've got one. Action is better than your typical "this day & time" revolver. It is also very accurate. I can shoot it better than my 66-3, but If I could keep only one, it would be my 66.
Here is a link to the July 2008 Handguns magazine article that reviewed the 686 SSR:
Smith & Wesson 686SSR
I have never considered or owned any S&W product before, but when I saw the 686 SSR at the local dealer's, I had to try it. The quality of the trigger pull, beautiful workmanship and tight cylinder lockup sold me. It doesn't hurt that I think the revolver's somewhat unconventional styling looks great - hence my new adopted log-in name.
I've previously fired stock Ruger GP100's and S&W 686's, but none have had the same crisp let-off of the 686 SSR. I was hooked. I am now considering other S&W revolvers!!!
Good luck with your decision and let us know what you decide.
Smith & Wesson 686SSR
I have never considered or owned any S&W product before, but when I saw the 686 SSR at the local dealer's, I had to try it. The quality of the trigger pull, beautiful workmanship and tight cylinder lockup sold me. It doesn't hurt that I think the revolver's somewhat unconventional styling looks great - hence my new adopted log-in name.
I've previously fired stock Ruger GP100's and S&W 686's, but none have had the same crisp let-off of the 686 SSR. I was hooked. I am now considering other S&W revolvers!!!
Good luck with your decision and let us know what you decide.
My SSR had the best "out of the box" trigger of any of my revolvers, including three from the Performance Center. The supplied grip is probably the best "one size fits all" handgun stock I've touched. The hammer shape is a nicely tapered, "no snag" design. The interchangeable front sight is a nice feature.
I like it.
I prefer my hot-rod Model 66, being lighter, as a duty gun but the SSR is a painless alternative.
I like it.
I prefer my hot-rod Model 66, being lighter, as a duty gun but the SSR is a painless alternative.
Stainz
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If you want to compete, the 686SSR is your answer. If you compete only with yourself, as I do, consider the 627 Pro - at the same price. It comes with a similar trigger job, chamfered charge holes, and barrel. It also comes moonclip ready, with rubber grips, and weighs 2.9 oz more. It's also an 8-shot N-frame. I fitted mine with Ahrends 'Retro Target' grips and a HiViz front sight. Below is my 627 Pro and it's older brother, a 625JM, another of the 'Pro' series.
Of course, I still look at the 686SSR whenever I go to the 'pusher's'. S&W gluttony is tough to deal with when you are broke.
Stainz
Of course, I still look at the 686SSR whenever I go to the 'pusher's'. S&W gluttony is tough to deal with when you are broke.
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RJ in Oregon
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I have been looking at both the 686ssr and the 627pro. You mentioned above that if you compete to get the 686ssr instead of the 627. Being a relatively new addict to SW, I dont understand????? Why the 686ssr over the 627???
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RJ
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RJ
686 ssr
New to this forum and purchased a 686 SSR Pro series this summer...Haven't had it long and probably shot about 500 or less rounds thru. Last time at the range was set to shoot some .357 ammo made by PMC, said ePMC on box..Loaded up and pulled the trigger, bam and then click, click, click,click and click all misfires...emptied the cylinder and all rounds had the small dent on the primer but did not fire...bought a box of .38 spec and shot the whole box...The guy at the desk took the misfires and loaded a stock 686, not ssr, and went into the range and fired all of them....Said he thought that because of the lighter trigger on the pro series that I needed to use only Federal made ammo....I have posted this on a forum here and got solutions ranging from better cleaning to sending it back to Smith...anyone have any experience with this?
New to this forum and purchased a 686 SSR Pro series this summer...Haven't had it long and probably shot about 500 or less rounds thru. Last time at the range was set to shoot some .357 ammo made by PMC, said ePMC on box..Loaded up and pulled the trigger, bam and then click, click, click,click and click all misfires...emptied the cylinder and all rounds had the small dent on the primer but did not fire...bought a box of .38 spec and shot the whole box...The guy at the desk took the misfires and loaded a stock 686, not ssr, and went into the range and fired all of them....Said he thought that because of the lighter trigger on the pro series that I needed to use only Federal made ammo....I have posted this on a forum here and got solutions ranging from better cleaning to sending it back to Smith...anyone have any experience with this?
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