Pick my Revolver

[Revolver_Ocelot]

I want a Stainless 357. Magnum. I just want one good Smith revolver. 4-6" barrel thinking more of a 4" barrel. I dont have thousands upon thousands of dollars for one my budget is around 700$. of course the less the better

 

[4864]

Model 66 or a Model 686.

 

[Stainz]

A good dealer should be able to set you up with a new 620, which is a seven shooter like a 686+ just sporting a 4" partially lugged barrel like the 4" 66 it replaced, for near that. You'll love it - basically a 686+ with a partially lugged barrel. Good luck!

Stainz

 

[Allen-frame]

Hello, Ocelot. How the heck are things in Southern California?
I escaped in 1987 and haven't gone back since.

Well , MY one choice in a stainless 357 revolver is going to be
any one of the 3" model 66s'.
From the first produced in 1985 ,the -2 ,right up to any of the
3 1/4" 66-5s'.
They can be found in the $500.-to $700. range and may be the handiest
of the 357 Magnum designs.
They shoot like a bigger gun ,and carry like a smaller one.

Unfortunately ,none of mine are for sale ,but,good luck finding
yours' . The hunt is half the fun!

Regards , Allen Frame

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

If your going to carry it find a 66. The 686 is a heavier gun.

 

[PMRet]

I want a Stainless 357. Magnum. I just want one good Smith revolver. 4-6" barrel thinking more of a 4" barrel. I dont have thousands upon thousands of dollars for one my budget is around 700$. of course the less the better

You can get a very nice used 4" 686 for under $500. It will handle everything from .38 specials to hot .357 loads, and can be carried if necessary. If I were going to have "just one good Smith revolver", this would be it.

 

[Iggy]

Allen-Frame,
Well, no durn wonder the rest of us can't find one!!!

That is one handsome bunch of guns.

 

[ENGINE18]

I agree with everyone; 66, 686, and I'll throw in a M65! What's not to like? K-frame, .38/.357, fixed sights, stainless steel, AND it just may be the best "bang" for the buck in a 4-inch .357 S&W!

I have the 3-inch version and I think it's my favorite.

(P.S. X Socal here)

 

[C Islander]

I've got a 2.5" 66 and a 4" 65. I couldn't like them any better. Both were under your price range. Look around there are a lot of good deals to be had on K frames.

 

[Marshall 357]

I agree, I love my 66-1 stubbie,look for a M66 you wont regret it.

 

[colt_saa]

My choice from current production would be the 4" model 627. This current version is an 8 shot 357 Magnum.

 

[Garybock]

I'm relatively new to the handgun world. I have a 4 inch 686 and am very satisified. I shoot at the range weekly. I have been shooting mostly 38s but have gone thru a box of 357s. I also own two MP 340s as a carry weapon. The 686 is an excellent buy

 

[Dregg]

I want a Stainless 357. Magnum. I just want one good Smith revolver. 4-6" barrel thinking more of a 4" barrel. I dont have thousands upon thousands of dollars for one my budget is around 700$. of course the less the better

Find a pre-lock 4" 686 for $500 or so.

 

[Raspy]

I'm finding that I love my 3" 686+ more than any of the others. What a nice gun! 7 rounds, medium frame, stainless, very nice trigger, handy and high quality. The 696 44 spl is also VERY nice, but only 5 rounds. The 3" J frame is a bit smaller, but again, only 5 rounds.

 

[Nightowl]

I mostly prefer N frames, so that would mean a 627. If you don't care about carrying concealed, then a 5" 627 8 shot would be a great choice. It has a short enough barrel to manage, long enough for good ballistics, great shooter and extra shots. However, the 686 is also a great gun with good balance and the strength and durability of the big N frames. For accuracy and long range shooting, I like the 6" barrel length.

 

[DOEBOY1]

i think century arms or jand g have the 4 inch 66 on sale now as police turn ins. might want to look there. my 2nd and 3rd smiths were 686 and 66. good luck getting one. Doeboy

 

[18DAI]

Any model 66 or 65, pre lock of course. Regards 18DAI.

 

[senecaap]

If I were only going to have one, it would have to be the 66. It is the greatest iteration of the k-frame .357. If you want a bigger one, just find a 28.

 

[66SLOWDRAW686]

PICK MY REVOLVER

I GOT 66-5 3'' BARREL HI-VIZ SIGHT, FACTORY S&W HOGUE GRIPS.
I ALSO GOT 686-4 PLUS 4'' BARREL.I LOVE BOTH GUNS
I DO LIKE CARRYING THE 66 MORE THAN 686 JUST BECAUSE OF MY BAD BACK,BUT THE 66 WAY LIGHTER. BOTH THESE GUNS CAN SHOOT & HIT THE BULLSEYES AT 50 YARDS IN THE RIGHT HANDS. YOU WILL BE SURPRIZE HOW WELL THE 3'' BARREL SHOOTS.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR CHOISE BEST REGARDS

 

[Allen-frame]

Again ,here do you notice a pattern?
Some newbie named "revolver Ocelot"appears and says
" pick my revolver" then gets 20 responces to a vague question
about a 4"stainless 357 magnum revolver.
THEN ,,disappears. I'm sorry , but don't you feel like you've been
played for a fool??

HE' also posted a for sale in the classifieds for a model 34-1 ,and then disappeared.

Just being wary of all these transients that come and go on the forum.

Just my opinion. That ,and a dollar seventy five, will get you
a cup of coffee at starbucks.

Regards , A.F.