686 or GP100

[BigboreShooter]

Later S&W revolvers are pre-drilled and tapped for red dot or scope.Just another thing to consider.
BigboreShooter

[megasupermagnum]

Later S&W revolvers are pre-drilled and tapped for red dot or scope.Just another thing to consider.
BigboreShooter

Unless you go way back to the days of pinned barrels, weren't they always drilled and tapped? Or do they use a different hole spacing now specifically for sights?

[Jtarm]

Later S&W revolvers are pre-drilled and tapped for red dot or scope.Just another thing to consider.
BigboreShooter

Not to run down the GP100, but no-drill mounts don’t work well with just the one mounting hole.

[megasupermagnum]

Not to run down the GP100, but no-drill mounts don’t work well with just the one mounting hole.

So don't use them. Buy the no-drill mounts that mount full length. I disagree with you that the short models don't work well. The one from Weigand is phenomenal for light stuff like a red dot.

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Seems like a Smith has a faster lock time. Can anyone confirm?

[megasupermagnum]

Seems like a Smith has a faster lock time. Can anyone confirm?

How could they? That would depend entirely on what spring each gun had, plus any mods done such as a bobbed/skeletonized hammer, and so on. Out of the box, both guns are over sprung, and have very fast lock times.

[375supermag]

Hi...
I own and regularly shoot a 686 Silhouette Model and it is the single most accurate handgun that I own out of 50+ handguns.
I have shot a friends GP100 extensively and while it is a good accurate revolver it is not the equal of the 686 aesthetically nor accuracy wise.
I own quite a few Ruger SA revolvers but have never felt the need to acquire a GP100 in .357Magnum.
My 686, Model27 and Colt Troopers have my DA .357Magnum revolver needs covered quite well.