686 Competitor? What you guys think of it?
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I hate text on my guns.CarbineCaleb
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I don't do competitive shooting, but it looks like it'd be a great gun for timed revolver competitions, with that heavy barrel to return you to target quickly, the bold dovetailed open sight and optics rail making all sighting options open. I see it's also got the standard 6-shot cap. and the adjustable trigger stop - nice 
CarbineCaleb
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Why wouldn't it be good for any timed event if you want to use a revolver, and esp those that are restricted to revolver? ICORE, IDPA/Revolver, PPC shooting, pin shooting, plate challenge, etc?
It looks like it has the sort of features to me that one sees on a "race gun" from Clark Custom, Cylinder & Slide, etc, no? What goes beyond the norm I have seen is the ability to tune the weight of the barrel.
It looks like it has the sort of features to me that one sees on a "race gun" from Clark Custom, Cylinder & Slide, etc, no? What goes beyond the norm I have seen is the ability to tune the weight of the barrel.
It might make an ok Bianchi Cup or PPC gun, but in most other cases, there are much better choices, IMO.
For one thing, it's not IDPA-legal (too heavy & barrel's too long).
Even if it were able to accept moonclips (and I'm not sure it is in factory form), either it's capacity or caliber would put it at some disadvantage in other disciplines. For instance, the barrel weights would put it in ICORE Open, where it'd be against moonclipped 8-shooters. An 8-shooter would likely be the gun of choice in Steel Challenge, too. In USPSA, it'd be against moonclipped .45acp 625s making major power factor, and there's a scoring advantage to shooting major.
Yes, it looks like a race gun, but a factory Camaro with stripes and a throaty exhaust looks like a "race" car, too. The Devil's in the details, though. If the OP's interested in a cool gun and likes the looks of this one, then go for it. But if they're looking for an actual competition gun, I'd suggest first deciding what competition they're interested in, then finding out what the gun of choice is. In most cases, it'll be a standard (i.e. non-PC gun) gun tuned by a good 'smith.
As others noted in your other thread, your custom 9mm revo wouldn't come cheap. And starting with this gun as a donor won't likely make it any easier or cheaper to build. I'd get in touch with some gunsmiths who do this type of work (e.g., Mark Hartshorne, Franks Glenn, Randy Lee, etc) to see what they're recommend for a donor gun.
Again, though, if you want a gun to actually shoot competitions with, I strongly suggest you do more homework before spending money. What you're describing is more the throaty Camaro than a race car. If that's what you want, cool, but it'd be a shame to not get what you want in the end. And be aware that re-sale value of this 1-off custom revo will be very low, no matter how cool it looks or who built it.
SteelChickenShooter
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You asked what we think about it?
To me- not much.
No application seeing as I don't shoot a revolver in any matches.
If this gun happens to be a 357, my idea is that a 357 revolver should look like a model 28-2
To me- not much.
No application seeing as I don't shoot a revolver in any matches.
If this gun happens to be a 357, my idea is that a 357 revolver should look like a model 28-2
Fair enough. I just like the style of the barrel with the exception of the rail I like nose heavy guns.
Perhaps 'Donor' wasn't the word I was looking for. I was in a rush when I posted that reply. how about... stylistic cues?
I really like the look of the barrel with the larger underlug and the 45 degree cut in front. windows are a bit much for me unless its a DW supermag.
I'll probably never purchase a newer Smith & Wesson and just stick to older pre-lock pre-mim ones.
I guess in my mind its in between the two? I want it to shoot no doubt (race car) excel in trigger and accuracy but also have an appearance that appeals to me something totally one off and just mine.
I really don't have a set purpose for it besides range duty. I suppose I could compete with it but that isn't its main purpose.
I was just curious if anyone else liked the style of this gun? Or if it was just me
Perhaps 'Donor' wasn't the word I was looking for. I was in a rush when I posted that reply. how about... stylistic cues?
I really like the look of the barrel with the larger underlug and the 45 degree cut in front. windows are a bit much for me unless its a DW supermag.
I'll probably never purchase a newer Smith & Wesson and just stick to older pre-lock pre-mim ones.
I guess in my mind its in between the two? I want it to shoot no doubt (race car) excel in trigger and accuracy but also have an appearance that appeals to me something totally one off and just mine.
I really don't have a set purpose for it besides range duty. I suppose I could compete with it but that isn't its main purpose.
I was just curious if anyone else liked the style of this gun? Or if it was just me
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SteelChickenShooter
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I'm not a big fan of guns designed in special ways with added gadgets and gimmicks to enhance performance. But then I don't seek the latest advantage in total performance. I'm more inclined to shoot a standard pistol that one would typically buy for routine carry and let it go at that. I guess that would not place me high in the rankings for speed and precision. If I was the type that did shoot a revolver in matches and was the type that did want the best advantage, I'd buy a gun like this. But I'm not and am willing to settle for what I get out of a regular gun.
Actually, I do like the style of PPC guns. And since I'm a sucker for an accurate revolver, I've lusted for a PPC revolver for a while. I considered a custom build, as well, but used ones built by a good 'smith can be a bargain for what they are. In the end, I ended up buying a really nice PPC revo from the original owner. I do compete with a revolver, so it's kinda ironic that my PPC revo rarely gets shot (and never in competition).
