My first Revolver

[Big Guy]

You're just teasing yourself, next thing you'll be looking for a Dirty Harry Gun! My last wheel gun was a Taurus Model 44, 44Mag. What a blast to shoot, 8 3/8" barrel and it was a tack driver at 50 yards!

 

[Voldemort]

That was my first gun too, only back in the 80"s. I traded it for a new furnace years ago and regret it to this day. Hang on to it, want to sell it?

 

[Papabeargsh]

That was my first gun too, only back in the 80"s. I traded it for a new furnace years ago and regret it to this day. Hang on to it, want to sell it?

No, I have been wanting this for along time.

 

[ru44mag]

Very nice. I have 8 revolvers and have not graduated to the level of S&W. I really need to get with the program.

I am rather fond of a 4" .357 though.

 

[1911ly]

Just so I can fit in a little bit. I know there's only 1 S&W but still nice. Here are a few of my favorites.Top's a Super Red Hawk 9.5 inch scope. Middle is a Blackhawk 5 inch and the bottom is the one I love the most S&W 640-3. It's my pocket bug. I carry it everyday and is always within a foot of me pretty much 24-7. The top is the real hoot to shoot but I don't shoot it much. It's might find a new home. Maybe. On the fence about that.

 

[throttletony]

congrats! GREAT wheelgun! I was debating between this and the GP100 and ended up with the ruger -- which I love so far and feel comfortable working on myself (already polished internals, swapped some springs, and added shims on hammer & trigger and it is smooth man!!!!)

a 4" .357 revolver is a jack-of-all trades, and arguably the master of some too.
Do you mind if I ask what you paid? If new, I'm guessing $675-$750? Let me know if I'm close.

 

[Papabeargsh]

congrats! GREAT wheelgun! I was debating between this and the GP100 and ended up with the ruger -- which I love so far and feel comfortable working on myself (already polished internals, swapped some springs, and added shims on hammer & trigger and it is smooth man!!!!)

a 4" .357 revolver is a jack-of-all trades, and arguably the master of some too.
Do you mind if I ask what you paid? If new, I'm guessing $675-$750? Let me know if I'm close.

It is used very lightly used, so I paid $500.

 

[throttletony]

It is used very lightly used, so I paid $500.

I tip my hat to you, good sir. Good price on a great gun!
As you've probably noticed, revolver prices (like the entire gun market) have gone up a bit.

 

[Papabeargsh]

I tip my hat to you, good sir. Good price on a great gun!
As you've probably noticed, revolver prices (like the entire gun market) have gone up a bit.

Price has gone up and availability has gone down in revolvers.

 

[45 x 11]

Wow, great price!

 

[Papabeargsh]

Smith & Wesson 686-3 (4 inch)

Took it to the range today had a blast with my first revolver, put 25 rounds of 357 and 25 rounds of 38 down range. The double action was smooth and the single action was light. I am very happy with my new member of the family.

 

[throttletony]

I'm going out this weekend (with a new Ruger) and am already counting down the hours....
Congrats again on a nice gun at a great price!

 

[tetter]

Nice. I used to have a 4" 686 adn it was a lot of fun. I want it back

 

[Long Rider]

Good choice, mine has the 6 inch. Very accurate. I am sure you will be pleased.

 

[James20]

You definitely can't go wrong with a 686. Especially a pre-lock model