First Revolver

[DragonDoc]

I ordered a 686 couple of weeks ago while sitting in my TOC in Afghanistan. I'm on leave and picked it up last Monday. I finally got a chance to shoot it today. It definitely is a tack driver and I couldn't be happier.

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[quinn]

I love the 686... just has a really nice feel to it. Congratulations. Enjoy!!

 

[REVL33]

what!!! you did not get a super dooper wonder pistol what in the world is wrong with you , dont you know they are far superior than a revolver you being military (at least by the post i think you are ) autos are way cooler .

just joking good job i got my 686+ sitting on my hip just picked it up two weeks ago.

 

[gsparesa]

A very fine wheel gun. Congradulations.

 

[C Islander]

Thank you very much for your service!! And, congratulations on your new revolver.

 

[DragonDoc]

what!!! you did not get a super dooper wonder pistol what in the world is wrong with you , dont you know they are far superior than a revolver you being military (at least by the post i think you are ) autos are way cooler .

just joking good job i got my 686+ sitting on my hip just picked it up two weeks ago.

Don't get me wrong. The 686 is keeping company with an M&P 9c.

 

[REVL33]

Don't get me wrong. The 686 is keeping company with an M&P 9c.

i hear ya i was sure you had that base covered , i have my 686 and my 625 -3 3" so i am looking for a good auto myself some day but i really feel the need to get a rifle first because if shtf that would be my go to gun or my shotgun.

 

[peyton]

Welcome to the forum, I am also sitting at kandahar airfield. You did good picking that revolver, a range report is required, pictures of target, girlfriend, favorite bar would also be nice!!

 

[Tyrod]

Not being a die hard revolver guy like a lot of folks that hang around this end of the forum, I still do like revolvers. This may sound weird, but I feel the best part of owning a revolver is that you don't have to pick up brass.

 

[bananaman]

Dragon, congratulations on your purchase! You will find out that 1 Smith is not enough! I recently got a super clean 586 (blued version of 686) Good shooters. Enjoy it, and watch out for the disease! Bob

 

[DragonDoc]

Dragon, congratulations on your purchase! You will find out that 1 Smith is not enough! I recently got a super clean 586 (blued version of 686) Good shooters. Enjoy it, and watch out for the disease! Bob

Thanks. I would shoot it more but can't find any rounds. I went to a gun show after I returned from the 'Stan. I was looking for a 29. I didn't find one but the wife came home with a nice 586. She loves it.

 

[wheelyfun66]

Hey Dragondoc,
Glad you made it home alive!
Thanks for your hard work and service to our country.

 

[BobR1]

DragonDoc
What you need is a reloader. I am not sure if you can save any money reloading, but you sure can shoot more.

The comment about not picking up brass, is not totally accurate. I shot a Steel Match yesterday, and I did have to pick up some of my brass. It was in a much smaller pile than my Colt 1911 puts it in however.

Enjoy your 686, it is one of the best.

Bob

 

[nawilson]

Hey Doc, welcome home! Enjoy some new "toys" and the chance at some freedom... you've earned it!

 

[mg357]

DragonDoc First thank you for your service and welcome home. Second congratulations on the S&W Model 686 its a very nice revolver.

 

[qrachel]

Hi Dragon: Congrats on the 686. It's a wonderful gun and one I'd put up against anything else people might want to compare it with.

BTW, I got my 686+ 4" today from of my LGS . . . I live in CA and there's a 30-day purgatory period if you've bought a gun with the last 30 days - I had. The DA trigger break is like a crystal stem shattering - clean, instantaneous and super predictable. SA is feather light. I love it!!!

I've shot my shooting coaches extensively and really like it.

P.S. Thank you for your service.

Rachel