Used vs New Smiths

[cbhsgh]

Thanks a lot for the info. I suppose your right about carrying a cylinder for 7 instead of 8, but I was kind of thinking that the 8 shot cylinder would give a little extra heft for recoil dampening. Does the 7 shot 686+ come with a 4 inch barrel or is it a snubby only?


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[bananaman]

I prefer Smiths to anything. Mine range from 1960 to 2008. I too prefer the older examples. If you want a certain gun badly, sometimes you need to go to an IL version. (I have 2, 625JM, & 25-15) Don't give much thought to the lock. NEVER had any SMITH that needed to go back, or to a gun smith.
I have a .40S&W C.A. Pitbull. This 1 is fine. I had issues with my 1st one. They had good customer service. I was happy they replaced it.
If it were me, I would send yours back. It should not cost you anything.
Once repaired, if you decide to sell it, you can do so with a clear conscious. Bob

 

[BB57]

Thanks a lot for the info. I suppose your right about carrying a cylinder for 7 instead of 8, but I was kind of thinking that the 8 shot cylinder would give a little extra heft for recoil dampening. Does the 7 shot 686+ come with a 4 inch barrel or is it a snubby only?

They are currently available in 2.5", 3", 4" and 6" barrel lengths.

A 2.5" weighs 36 oz empty and 39 oz loaded. Pachmayr compact grips will add an ounce and the larger Pachmayrs will add a couple ounces.

The 4" weighs 3 oz more than the 2.5", so 39 oz empty and 42 oz loaded.

I have not found the recoil to be objectionable at 40 oz.

 

[VaTom]

I don't own a S&W revolver newer than a 1981 model so I can't compare the newer vs. older revolvers from personal experience. However: my oldest is a S&W Model 1917 made in 1929. Bought at auction at least half the price of any new S&W revolver. It is smooth and accurate. Just wonder how the new Smiths will be doing 87 years from now.

 

[cbhsgh]

They are currently available in 2.5", 3", 4" and 6" barrel lengths.

A 2.5" weighs 36 oz empty and 39 oz loaded. Pachmayr compact grips will add an ounce and the larger Pachmayrs will add a couple ounces.

The 4" weighs 3 oz more than the 2.5", so 39 oz empty and 42 oz loaded.

I have not found the recoil to be objectionable at 40 oz.

Thanks again for your response. I used to own a Dan Wesson revolver with a 6 inch barrel and it handled recoil like a dream. That was also my complaint; it was so big it was not too convenient to carry around. That 686+ with a 4 inch sounds good to me. The weight sounds good also.


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