I was looking at a 686 plus today and I dont know about the 7 shots in that cylinder. I guess Im just old school. Do any of you guys have a opinion on them?
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I was looking at a 686 plus today and I dont know about the 7 shots in that cylinder. I guess Im just old school. Do any of you guys have a opinion on them?
I have two of them ,love them both , that being said they did go to the Doug guy to get the cylinders all matching , now nothing but smooth shooting.
Crdog -
Howdy !
I've been carrying an " N" frame .357Mag for 4 decades+.
The " L " frames are a great fit for my hand, but if they work for you; these are usually good guns.
I like the idea of having that 7th round available.
The questions I have if the revolver were intended for CCW use: what would be your carry method for extra ammo ?
Even if they make 7 shot speed loaders, could you carry them concealed ? I live in an " open carry " state, but have not yet seen an openly carried revolver... along w/ associated speed loaders. Use " speed strips " ?
With regards,
357Mag
If seven in a 686 Plus blows your mind, what do you think of the 627 that holds 8 357's in an N frame?
I have two also, a 4" and a 6". Both in stainless. The 6" model is the most accurate revolver I own.
Yes i would carry it concealed and i have some stripper strips. I guess I am overthinking the 7 rounds in a cylinder that used to be for 6 rounds not being as strong.....................Curdog
Thanks for replies
The only issue I have with my 5 inch 686+ is that the cylinder scallop layout allows considerably more fouling than I get on a standard 6 shot.
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In the Smith L frame the 7-shot cylinder is stronger than the 6-shot version because the bolt stop notch is cut between the chambers on the 7-shot and directly over the chambers on the 6-shot.
The opposite is true for the GP100.
The Smith has the bolt located directly in the middle of the frame and the GP100 is offset.
Along the same lines, the 5-shot Smith J-frame 38’s have the stop notches cut between the chambers. Good design.
And the 5-shot L-frame 44 magnum has the notches between chambers.
I really wish Smith would have brought out the L-frames in the 1960’s.
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I have one, nicely made shooter but that extra shot does not do much for me.Originally Posted by curdog
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