That certainly was an insightful and helpful post - not.Best New S&W revolvers?
There aren't any.
I have several new S&W revolvers and I'll put them up against anything you have, both for quality and accuracy.
Best New S&W revolvers
- Thread starter bigshep85
- Start date
I have several new S&W revolvers and I'll put them up against anything you have, both for quality and accuracy.
gfors
Member
My "new" Smiths, well, not new now, as hundreds of rounds have been sent down range from each.
629-6 4"
29-10 6 1/2"
686-6+ 6"
All great shooters: accurate and reliable. The 686 has about the best trigger of any of my revos. Although the 29 and 629 are pretty close. I wish the lock wasn't there, but not enough to stop me from buying a new Smith and Wesson. Plus, new guns come with lifetime service agreements. That's a huge reason I was happy to purchase these 3.
Of all these, I imagine the 29-10 may have some appeal in the future (wooden case, all shipping boxes and papers), especially if Smith stops making them again. If not, it doesn't matter, to me. There are better investments out there than guns.
629-6 4"
29-10 6 1/2"
686-6+ 6"
All great shooters: accurate and reliable. The 686 has about the best trigger of any of my revos. Although the 29 and 629 are pretty close. I wish the lock wasn't there, but not enough to stop me from buying a new Smith and Wesson. Plus, new guns come with lifetime service agreements. That's a huge reason I was happy to purchase these 3.
Of all these, I imagine the 29-10 may have some appeal in the future (wooden case, all shipping boxes and papers), especially if Smith stops making them again. If not, it doesn't matter, to me. There are better investments out there than guns.
I have a new model 66-8 and it is outstanding. Plan on using it for PPC Service class. It is extremely accurate and actually is very close to my special built, bull barrel, Combat class gun in accuracy.
The firing pin length was .491 so I changed it to an Apex that was .495. This allowed me to reduce the trigger pull slightly.
Zero problems. Couldn't be happier.
IL......never touched it.
lbm
The firing pin length was .491 so I changed it to an Apex that was .495. This allowed me to reduce the trigger pull slightly.
Zero problems. Couldn't be happier.
IL......never touched it.
lbm
noro
Member
Just picked up a new 629. No problems at all! The fit, finish, and function are great. Accuracy is great. No barrel cant or problems with IL. Found one online reasonable and the rebate made it around $600.
Cant find any used N-frame around here for 600.
Cant find any used N-frame around here for 600.
American1776
Member
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2014
- Messages
- 1,770
- Reaction score
- 4,271
I think the Classics series will eventually become collectible. Their fit and finish really are top notch. Tight guns.
My 686p is perfect. I had to examine dozens of NIB 686s over the years to find this one. Tight lock up on all chambers. Good BC gap, perfect carry up, and most important, barrel is screwed on perfectly to 12 o clock.
My 686p is perfect. I had to examine dozens of NIB 686s over the years to find this one. Tight lock up on all chambers. Good BC gap, perfect carry up, and most important, barrel is screwed on perfectly to 12 o clock.
Attachments
American1776
Member
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2014
- Messages
- 1,770
- Reaction score
- 4,271
I agree. Some of the newer ones have tighter lock up and less endshake than the older ones (even the older ones that are LNIB). CNC machining does have it's benefits.
Also, you'll find that the newer S&W's tend to have 'faster' barrels than the older ones. We get more velocity with the newer ones, sometimes significantly more.
I believe a new performance center model is what I will lean toward. I also believe it will be a 686 model. I think 38 and 357 are pretty affordable in most cases and effective if you ever need them for business. I took my 586 out yesterday and shot it and I love it all over again. It is a 4 inch and I think a performance model will be a fun addition to the shooting stable lineup. I used to have a 640 and now I don't I would love to add another one of those to the carry group. There are some beautiful examples of new S&W models on here too. I really think I am leaning toward a model 69. It is a fairly new model so I expect to see some variations in the future for that model as S&W explore those waters.
I believe that you see most of the "Problem" S&W guns on here of course but they are likely the few of most of the guns produced so I will just do a lot of shopping and comparisons before I pull the trigger on one.
I believe that you see most of the "Problem" S&W guns on here of course but they are likely the few of most of the guns produced so I will just do a lot of shopping and comparisons before I pull the trigger on one.
Last edited:
nipperdog
Member
Keyhole Smiths
I am a Shooter and I Like S&W Revolvers. I sold off most of my Pre Lock Revolvers years ago, but have recently acquired some Keyhole Smiths. In fact I have one in every Frame size that Smith Presently Makes. From the Top.
460 X Frame
629 Deluxe N Frame
M69 L Frame
M617 K Frame
M63 J Frame
BTW I never had a Problem with any of my New Model S&Ws
I am a Shooter and I Like S&W Revolvers. I sold off most of my Pre Lock Revolvers years ago, but have recently acquired some Keyhole Smiths. In fact I have one in every Frame size that Smith Presently Makes. From the Top.
460 X Frame
629 Deluxe N Frame
M69 L Frame
M617 K Frame
M63 J Frame
BTW I never had a Problem with any of my New Model S&Ws
Attachments
nipperdog
Member
I Love them all, however I'm a little Partial to the M69.
GB
Member
I have a really nice M69 and a 625JM that I like also (It did take a second try to get a 625 with the barrel on straight)
cal45
Member
Well, today I just purchased a new 629PC 2.5" and the fit and finish is perfect. This is my 3rd one - as I have had two previously but sold them off to fund some other "must-have".
Already installed the C&S fixed sight and Pachmayr's (which I held on to and had on my prior ones).
Already installed the C&S fixed sight and Pachmayr's (which I held on to and had on my prior ones).
Attachments
I own a few new Smiths because there's no vintage option:
4" 500
2.6" 627
640-1 Pro
Other than the hammer on my 500 breaking into 2-3 pieces, I've been more than satisfied. I had a 329PD, but had more faith in the construction and longevity of my mountain gun/revolver so I sold it.
4" 500
2.6" 627
640-1 Pro
Other than the hammer on my 500 breaking into 2-3 pieces, I've been more than satisfied. I had a 329PD, but had more faith in the construction and longevity of my mountain gun/revolver so I sold it.
Attachments
Last edited:
I have a number of new (ish) S&W Revolvers,
986 Pro. Perfect in all aspects. My Steel Challenge match gun.
617-6. Went back for recoil shield drag. Perfect thereafter.
327 TRR8. Had it tuned my a local guru. Tried it for steel but stayed with the 986. Trying to figure out a new mission for it. Silhouette, maybe?
986 Pro. Perfect in all aspects. My Steel Challenge match gun.
617-6. Went back for recoil shield drag. Perfect thereafter.
327 TRR8. Had it tuned my a local guru. Tried it for steel but stayed with the 986. Trying to figure out a new mission for it. Silhouette, maybe?
I have a number of new (ish) S&W Revolvers,
986 Pro. Perfect in all aspects. My Steel Challenge match gun.
617-6. Went back for recoil shield drag. Perfect thereafter.
327 TRR8. Had it tuned my a local guru. Tried it for steel but stayed with the 986. Trying to figure out a new mission for it. Silhouette, maybe?
Nice guns, awesome pics.
bananaman
Member
Nice 986! Sure would like to have 1! Not really sure why though. Too much to choose from already. Bob
Elkins45
Member
When I bought my first S&W revolver in 1981 (19-4) everybody trashed it because Bangor Punta had destroyed Smith and Wesson. When I show it to people these days all I hear is stuff like "Boy, Smith sure used to know how to make great guns."
Is there some sort of rule that says gun owners have to be curmudgeonly? It sure seems that way. My recent production 686+ is a fine revolver, and removing the internal lock hardly required a feat of mechanical wizardry.
Having said that, my 329PD was a steaming pile o dung. Full power loads would spin the cylinder.
Is there some sort of rule that says gun owners have to be curmudgeonly? It sure seems that way. My recent production 686+ is a fine revolver, and removing the internal lock hardly required a feat of mechanical wizardry.
Having said that, my 329PD was a steaming pile o dung. Full power loads would spin the cylinder.
Last edited:
