686+ vs. 627 PC

[ShotPlacement]

Ok, I know- this isn't a fair comparison. I have the 686+ 4-inch (phenomenal gun and my 2nd) but I love the ergos of the 627 N-frame. The +1 round is a bonus.

Does anyone have both? General thoughts?

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I have shot both and own the 686+. For me the L frame just feels better in my hands. I think I shoot it better as the bore axis also is a little lower than the N frame. Both are fine revolvers though. One reason I never opted for the 627 was because the one I like with the 5" barrel seem hard to find a holster for at the time... Maybe that's changed since then.

 

[ShotPlacement]

I have shot both and own the 686+. For me the L frame just feels better in my hands. I think I shoot it better as the bore axis also is a little lower than the N frame. Both are fine revolvers though. One reason I never opted for the 627 was because the one I like with the 5" barrel seem hard to find a holster for at the time... Maybe that's changed since then.

Good points. I've handled, but never fired, the 627.

I carry my 686+ in a chesty holster- but I have the option of carrying on my hip. The 627 may not be as easy to carry on the hip fully loaded.

 

[dwever]

I have the 627 UDR and 327 M&P, I had the 686+, but it was too small a frame for me.

 

[WPWarhawk]

The K/L frame is a better fit for my hand. But the 44 Mag is my favorite caliber. The new Model 69 is a big hit with me. I like my 686+ PC 2 5/8" too.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

I have both in 5" bbl. My TALO 686+ is every bit as accurate as my 627PC. Quit honestly, for the money, the 686+ is hard to beat.

If you already have a 686+ then the next logical step is an 8-shot .357 .

Maybe a 327TRR8 ? I like it better than my 627PC.

It's lighter, but not too light (35oz -vs- 43oz.)

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627-5 PC 5" bbl.

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686-6+ TALO, 5" bbl.

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327TRR8, 5" bbl.

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[CDR_Glock]

I only have the 627 PC 5" and the 586 PC L-Comp 3"

I love the longer barrel, the action of the trigger and the 8 round capacity. The grip fits me perfectly.

The 3" 586 is great, too. Excellent trigger.

My favorite, though, are revolvers in the 4x and up calibers, though.

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[epj]

I have a 686+ and a 627 Pro, both 4". The weight is about the same, but the balance is different. The 686 is more muzzle heavy. Both are excellent shooters. Hard to pick between them. My actual preference would be a 4" M66-1 or even a -2 for that matter. I like the -2 smooth trigger better.

 

[ShotPlacement]

I have both in 5" bbl. My TALO 686+ is every bit as accurate as my 627PC. Quit honestly, for the money, the 686+ is hard to beat.

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What are the red-tipped cartridges?

 

[CDR_Glock]

What are the red-tipped cartridges?

They look like coated Cast Lead bullets to me.


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[Tanners Owner]

I have a 686+ and a 627 Pro, both 4". The weight is about the same, but the balance is different. The 686 is more muzzle heavy. Both are excellent shooters.

I too have both a 686+ and a 627 pro. Like them both. My 686 + is a -4 model w/ a mountain stlye barrel. Very nice, and super accurate gun. I've shot my 627 quite a bit in some competitions and it is one of the most accurate guns I have.

For me, neither is better, both have their applications. I'm happy to own these two & wont let either of them go.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

What are the red-tipped cartridges?

They're Acme Bullets 158gr L-SWC-NLG-HT.

It's their No Lube Groove Hi-Tek coated bullet. They shot good. Nice wooden boxes too.

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Acme Bullets - 158gr LSWC-NLG-HT

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[ShotPlacement]

They're Acme Bullets 158gr L-SWC-NLG-HT.

It's their No Lube Groove Hi-Tek coated bullet. They shot good. Nice wooden boxes too.

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Acme Bullets - 158gr LSWC-NLG-HT

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The bane of Wile E. Coyote's existence...

 

[typetwelve]

I bought my 627 Pro 4" last Dec. Like you, I could have chosen the 686 SSR, but there's something about the 627 that won me over. I sat them both down, and went back and forth between the two. There's only 1.5oz weight difference between the two, so that didn't make much of a difference to me.

In the end, but 627 just feels better in my hand. I don't regret my purchase, the revolver is a great firearm. Easy to shoot, great size, great weight.


...but I did have to get a trigger job, the stock trigger was crappy...