weedfarmer
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FAT finger meant 686 for my pocket carry so sorry
New to me 696
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Dennis The B
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I bought mine earlier this year, and I love it. I now rotate it with a Model 65 for my daily carry.
Mine came with the Uncle Mike's stocks. They're extremely comfortable, and I have the same on the Model 65. I'm waiting on a set of Ahrends Combat Stocks now.
My favorite load is the Winchester 200gr STHP. I carry three spare speed loaders.
You'll enjoy, I'm sure.
Mine came with the Uncle Mike's stocks. They're extremely comfortable, and I have the same on the Model 65. I'm waiting on a set of Ahrends Combat Stocks now.
My favorite load is the Winchester 200gr STHP. I carry three spare speed loaders.
You'll enjoy, I'm sure.
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Bellzy
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Dennis The B,
I was sort of wondering what would be a good round for it. I had to crank the rear sight all the way down for the rounds to hit where I wanted with a six o'clock hold. The next purchase after the holster will be the dies to reload with. My plan was to try a 200gr jacked bullet pushed to about 900fps. Although the forcing cone is a little thin, it looks long (optical illusion?
) so I think the it should be able to handle it without a problem.
I was sort of wondering what would be a good round for it. I had to crank the rear sight all the way down for the rounds to hit where I wanted with a six o'clock hold. The next purchase after the holster will be the dies to reload with. My plan was to try a 200gr jacked bullet pushed to about 900fps. Although the forcing cone is a little thin, it looks long (optical illusion?
) so I think the it should be able to handle it without a problem.
I so want one of these. Just not willing to pay the stupid GB prices. Tried a Taurus 441. OK, but not the same. Sold it and got a 21-4, even less of a good thing.
A 696 is probably the only Smith I really want anymore.
A 696 is probably the only Smith I really want anymore.
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SW357Addict
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The 696 is definitely one of the all time best guns that S&W has ever made.
It is worth getting one even at GB prices.
It is worth getting one even at GB prices.
I've liked them ever since they came out. I shot a brand new one when the S&W reps came to the local range and let us shoot all their wares. Never liked the Stainless, full lug or round butt, so have a 586 project in the shop to make a 596, Bought the cylinder from a 696 and a 4" tappered 1/2 lug barrel from a .357 Mtn Gun. Once I get the barrel rebored to 44 I'll send off to have it and the cylinder blued. It'll be my 7th S&W 44 Spl.
Also put a 696 cylinder in my 296 for a little more endurance, weight and looks. Love it.
Also put a 696 cylinder in my 296 for a little more endurance, weight and looks. Love it.
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Bellzy
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I can't figure GB out on these things. There's a guy on there right now who is the current high bidder on three auctions that's willing to pay $950 all day long on 696s. That means that if I would have waited 2 weeks I wouldn't be a 44 special owner. The thing that really amazes me is one week ago a 696 sold for $535. It's really hard to tell if I got a good deal or not. All I know is I'm glad I bought when I did...I think. 
Stainz
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I sure wouldn't pay $950 for a 696. Just 6 oz more...
My luck... by the time I decide to sell my 696, S&W will do like they did to the used 'Blood Work' 2 5/8" PC627 UDR market - and start production again!
Stainz
My luck... by the time I decide to sell my 696, S&W will do like they did to the used 'Blood Work' 2 5/8" PC627 UDR market - and start production again!
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Bellzy
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Wouldn't that be a kick in the teeth? You buy a whole armory full of these at $950 and S&W starts production again. Then again, what would the MSRP be on something like this today?
But they would have the granny lock....
Have you tried finding a 396 cylinder?
Probably close to $900-950, and it would come with an extra hole in the side.
Yeah, found a couple of those.
Stainz
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Actually, I do believe that the last run of the 696, the 696-2, as brief as it was, has the hole in the side! Of course, as I've said - S&W has been putting that IL in their revolvers for ten years - and has yet to spend the first dime defending one's failure.
Stainz
Stainz
Correct, the last 696's had the IL.
That maybe is one of the reasons the 686 no dash and -1 are higher priced on GB.
Mine is a no dash, so no IL and no MIM. Old fashioned manufactured steel parts. As good as the IL and MIM parts are, I am happy without.
That maybe is one of the reasons the 686 no dash and -1 are higher priced on GB.
Mine is a no dash, so no IL and no MIM. Old fashioned manufactured steel parts. As good as the IL and MIM parts are, I am happy without.
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Bellzy
US Veteran
Update
Just received a new set of Magnas so I could put the other ones back on the model 19 they belong to and guess what... Their dark! What do you think?
Next step is some Tyler T-Grips.
Just received a new set of Magnas so I could put the other ones back on the model 19 they belong to and guess what... Their dark! What do you think?
Next step is some Tyler T-Grips.
Alpha_Mutt
Member
Gor-jus! Don't show me these things, I will want one.
Nice.
But, I find the others even nicer!
But, I find the others even nicer!
Bullseye Smith
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Very nice gun
