Is bigger better?

[peterthefish]

My first non S&W wheel gun. With a 6" 686 for scale.

 

[CDROBERTS]

" Is bigger better?"


Unfortunately, My ex GF thought so........

 

[wildenout]

What is it even? A GP100? What caliber?

 

[colt_saa]

Is bigger better?

YES...if we are talking defensive cartridges, luxury cars, or engagement rings.

NO...if we are talking Jockeys, Credit Card Bills or Pants Size

 

[bigfreakinrevolver]

Yes it is in my opinion but I compensate lol.

 

[peterthefish]

What is it even? A GP100? What caliber?

It's a new Dan Wesson 715 - .357 Magnum. User interchangeable barrels = fun.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Several years ago I bought one of the S&W 629-5 "Extreme Hunter" revolvers, with the factory 12" barrel. It's a beast.

When I went to pick it up from my local FFL guy, he said to me, "you must have a very small... attention span". I replied, "Well, I've got SMALL hands... but A LOOOOONG time to live!"

Ah humor...

Best wishes,

Roger aka Mr. Wonderful

 

[jtcarm]

Is that your new carry gun, and the 686 a BUG?

 

[peterthefish]

Is that your new carry gun, and the 686 a BUG?

Forget a holster I need a scabbard!

 

[Magster]

That's quite a weapon, even without bullets.

 

[71firebird400]

How do you like it!? Have any older DW's to compare to? I've been interested in picking up one of the new production 715's; assuming I can find one.

 

[peterthefish]

How do you like it!? Have any older DW's to compare to? I've been interested in picking up one of the new production 715's; assuming I can find one.

It's different. I'm not sure yet if it is better or worse. I have a hard time staging the double action, but the pull is shorter. The cylinder is smaller than the 686, closer to a K frame. That means slower reloads, so I don't know how much use this will be for games. But the interchangeable barrels are fun and a cool trick.

This is one of the new 715s by the way, pretty easy to grab one on Gunbroker right now. The barrel was from the CZ webstore.

 

[71firebird400]

Does it live up to the reputation they have for accuracy? How is the single action trigger?

 

[rwsmith]

I don't care......

I don't care what everybody has heard. Bigger IS better!

 

[CatboatWilly]

'BUG' = means big ugly gun ????
Thanks

 

[old bear]

Is bigger better?

If it is I'm in deep do

 

[conefish1]

"Is that a palm tree in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? " (sorry...couldn't resist)

 

[peterthefish]

'BUG' = means big ugly gun ????
Thanks

Hey don't call my 686 ugly!

/Or big apparently...

 

[peterthefish]

Does it live up to the reputation they have for accuracy? How is the single action trigger?

SA is great. Haven't shot the 10" yet.