How many folks here have a 620?

[SLT223]

I realize these weren't made too long, but they are seen far less frequently than I would suspect. It's not like they were a one year gun. I always thought they were neat simply because they are ejector shroud L frames. I liked the flash chrome hammer and trigger as well, like earlier 686's. I ended up getting two of them because they were being given away, LNIB, on GB back around 2010; about 1/3 the cost of a 686 MG...which I have on order now...thank you Lipsey.

At any rate for those not familiar, here's what I'm talking about:

The double action on these are a treat. Shoots like this at 15 yards with 158's

Am I one of a small handful of 620 fans?

 

[wproct]

That's a nice one! Nice shooting also.

 

[prescobd]

I have both, a 620 and 619.

 

[Ameshawki]

Been looking for one. Also a 619 but those appear to be virtually unknown

 

[SLT223]

Been looking for one. Also a 619 but those appear to be virtually unknown

Yes! Add to that the 520 of this generation. All once given away! That said, even then the 619 was a hen's tooth.

 

[BoulderTroll]

My Mom used to own a 620, but it's no longer in the family. I didn't shoot it much, but visually, I preferred it over the 686, since I've never liked the look of full-length lugs. I do have to say, it was the worst rusting gun I've ever seen. It developed horrible pitting under the grips in a very short amount of time, as well as on the topstrap near the sight channel, and the sideplate, and we lived in a dry climate, and no other guns in our collection at the time had any rust issues whatsoever. I think the metal was just bad on that particular gun.

 

[Pizza Bob]

The trifecta...

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[murphydog]

Not made in large numbers, as the last gasp of the LE service revolver.

 

[bobsguns]

Not often do I hear of a Smith model I've never heard of before. But the 520/620 & 619 are some.

Made somewhat recently as I see the Hillary hole.

Interesting.

 

[wilmccall]

I picked one up this winter but haven’t gotten to the range to shoot. Seems to be lightly used. I like the barrel profile without the full under lug. Might still have to find a new 686+ MG.

 

[gerhard1]

I'd probably be a fan if I could get one. Especially the 619.

 

[Valkahuna]

I own one and love it. About like a 686 + (7 shot), but not full under lug. Big difference is a two piece shrouded barrel. Shoots fantastic. I’ve removed the hogue grips and added walnut.

 

[Valkahuna]

Here is my 620.

 

[65Whelen]

I had to go look these guys up (520,619,620) interesting. L-Frame, two piece barrels. Are the two piece barrels the only difference between these and the 568/686s? Personally, the 2005, 520 gets my attention.

 

[BrBa]

One of the indoor ranges in town had a 620 to rent several years back, so I gave it a whirl just to see how the 2 piece barrel performed. It was filthy, looked like it had never been cleaned, but man what an absolute unit. One hole accuracy at 10 yards with 158 gr .357 ammo. Recoil was just a bit more pronounced compared to a full underlug 686. They weren't interested in selling it.

 

[walkin' trails]

I remember the reviews when they first came out. Reports said there were at least two strikes against them - the two piece barrel and the Hillary Hole. Anyway, they seemed to come along at the wrong time when semi autos were taking over. Ironically the two “negatives” are still with us, even though everyone still seems to lament the Hillary Hole. The barrels seem to have proven themselves. In the years that have passed, I never heard any complaints about these short-lived models.

 

[Hal H.]

I have an older 520 but don’t remember seeing a 620 before.