I have never owned a revolver, although I have shot a few over time.
My buddy has a nice SS (chrome?) 6-inch, 6-shot S&W 686 that I love to shoot. I am not very accurate with the DA pull, but when I cock the hammer and shoot SA, oh my gosh, it is pretty amazing. I just need to get used to the DA pull, and it is obvious that the gun is way more accurate than I am. I am anxious to practice and learn how to shoot the DA pull, which I know will take some time. SA with a revolver is not really a viable way to shoot the gun.
As I look around (nothing serious yet, gonna have to wait until after Christmas now...), I am not sure I understand all of the options.
I am looking strictly for a range toy. I will never carry it, and won't compete with it. This is more for just fun and giggles rather than anything that I will be having a specific need for other than just plinking and having a blast with. I definitely want it be .357/.38 spc compatible.
I have another friend that might be willing to sell a 4-inch barrel version, but I love that 6" gun so much, I wonder how much will I be losing from an accuracy standpoint with the shorter barrel and shorter sight radius?
I also hear a lot about the S&W safety lock ("Hillary Hole" I have heard it called????), but I have not idea what this is, or why I would not want it. Seems like a negative thing from what I have been reading, but I don't really understand what it does. I read somewhere where someone said they glued theirs in the "open position" with Loctite. Was Greek to me...
One person suggested that I get an 8-shot model like the 627 (or variants, the 327 or TRR8) or the 929 *just in case* I ever want to compete with it. Other than the venerable Mr. Francis, who else would be crazy enough to compete with a Revo???? LOL!
I know there are other brands out there (Ruger, Taurus, DW, etc.), but S&W seems to be the standard, is that correct?
It also seems common to have trigger jobs done on revos, and then cuts for moon clips, and on and on. What types of modifications are common? What is the difference between moon clips and speed loaders?
Sorry for so many questions, and I would appreciate any advice.
My buddy has a nice SS (chrome?) 6-inch, 6-shot S&W 686 that I love to shoot. I am not very accurate with the DA pull, but when I cock the hammer and shoot SA, oh my gosh, it is pretty amazing. I just need to get used to the DA pull, and it is obvious that the gun is way more accurate than I am. I am anxious to practice and learn how to shoot the DA pull, which I know will take some time. SA with a revolver is not really a viable way to shoot the gun.
As I look around (nothing serious yet, gonna have to wait until after Christmas now...), I am not sure I understand all of the options.
I am looking strictly for a range toy. I will never carry it, and won't compete with it. This is more for just fun and giggles rather than anything that I will be having a specific need for other than just plinking and having a blast with. I definitely want it be .357/.38 spc compatible.
I have another friend that might be willing to sell a 4-inch barrel version, but I love that 6" gun so much, I wonder how much will I be losing from an accuracy standpoint with the shorter barrel and shorter sight radius?
I also hear a lot about the S&W safety lock ("Hillary Hole" I have heard it called????), but I have not idea what this is, or why I would not want it. Seems like a negative thing from what I have been reading, but I don't really understand what it does. I read somewhere where someone said they glued theirs in the "open position" with Loctite. Was Greek to me...
One person suggested that I get an 8-shot model like the 627 (or variants, the 327 or TRR8) or the 929 *just in case* I ever want to compete with it. Other than the venerable Mr. Francis, who else would be crazy enough to compete with a Revo???? LOL!
I know there are other brands out there (Ruger, Taurus, DW, etc.), but S&W seems to be the standard, is that correct?
It also seems common to have trigger jobs done on revos, and then cuts for moon clips, and on and on. What types of modifications are common? What is the difference between moon clips and speed loaders?
Sorry for so many questions, and I would appreciate any advice.