Full Lug Smiths.......

I own a 6" 686,,,

Although she's a fine shooter,,,
I do not consider Brighid to be a pretty gun.

Jezebel, Morgana, and Lilith are the pretty guns,,,
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It's all about personal taste ain't it?

Aarond

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Mike Irwin wrote:
That's a BEAUTIFUL over/under shotgun you have there, Bob!

What gauge is is?
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The large frame gun is a 54 guage, the smaller is 96 guage. Only the top barrels are functional. The lower barrel is just for appearance and muzzle steadiness.

Bob Wright
 
I seem to remember reading that it is impossible to hit anything firing double action. Maybe not true?
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I think MrBorland's targets handily put that to rest (and do they!). Most of Ed McGivern's incredible feats were done in double action.

Once I got the hang of double action, I never bothered with single action, and I'm actually more consistent. I think it comes from the fact that I don't have to shift my grip between shots.

MrBorland: your thumb placement is unusual for a wheelgun. Does the cylinder latch ever catch your strong thumb under recoil?

Oh, and full-lug Smiths? That's a fad. ;)
 
Tom Servo said:
MrBorland: your thumb placement is unusual for a wheelgun. Does the cylinder latch ever catch your strong thumb under recoil?
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Thanks, Tom. My thumbs are actually off the gun, so catching the cylinder latch isn't a problem. Thumbs do little for one's grip, so they're an unnecessary contact point you'd otherwise have to apply consistently for best accuracy.


And just to stay on topic, here are my full lug match 686s:

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I have a 586, 686 and a 625. All 4" guns, love them for shooting, the lug adds weight to them that is great for D/A shooting. I also have a 6" 17, it weighs a ton. Great for shooting with both hands but I gotta do some weight training before I can use it with one hand. I wish I had a 4" 17, guess it's on the list.

Note: for a holster gun I'll take a 15 or a 19.
 
"I wish I had a 4" 17"

Here's my 17-6.

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And a 647.

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I really don't notice much difference in the balance between the 647 (with the MicroDot) and the 17-4 I have with an 8.375" short lugged barrel (with a 2x Burris.)
 
I'd have to confess to be a besmircher.
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Yep, another besmircher here.

I had a 4" 586 for a while. I really prefer blued revolvers, and it made me look good when shooting it.

But it always felt strange (nose-heavy) and I never really bonded with it, so it is long gone. My "inferior" M66 is still with me, and I am quite happy with that.
 
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Model 66 isn't inferior. It's just different. I like my L frame guns and I also like my Model 15 and 19. The nose heavy guns work better for me in rapid fire.
 
I confess, I'm not a big fan of the aesthetics of the full-lugs. (I believe I'm on record around here saying I wouldn't take a Colt Python unless given to me by a favored relative.) But geez, if it doesn't just work for shooting. My 4" L-frame 586 gives me two things: a grip small enough for my hands AND a revolver with enough weight to tame shooting .357s. Dressed up with some Ahrend's smooth combats in maple, it looks pretty sharp too....

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I would love an N-frame .357 and almost bought a 28-2 at the LGS last month, but decided to buy a new bicycle instead. And an N-frame is really a bit big for me to manage quickly.
 
P-990, Geez, what a beautiful set of grips on that Smith of yours. Seems, of late, I've become a 'pale grip' lover. They set off the bluing perfectly. Good choice. Best Regards, Rod
 
I must admit I think it depends on the frame size and barrel length.

Now, could someone tell me why S&W aren't making the 386 .357 with only a shrouded ejector?

The thing's like 1/2 the weight of a 686. What's that little extra bit of Scandium which weights 3/4 of a fly's fart going to do? If going lightweight, why not all out light weight?

(Sorry, rant over).

ATB,

Scrummy
 
Under the "Pinned Barrel...." thread, a couple of misguided souls attempted to besmirch the beauty of such a set up

Well Bob, all I can say to those that besmirched such beauty must find Lady Gaga lovely along with Glocks, where as you and I probably prefer loveliness such as Marilyn Monroe or Raquel Welch and N frames Smiths.
The photo attached shows the smooth curves of loveliness and the strong lean lines of a great looker.
Picked her up yesterday, she’s 24 and very nice to hold.
 
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I quite agree on the fine looking lines of a 24 or 27. I think thats about as good as it gets in an N. The tapered barrels and shrouded extractor rod is the finest looking Smiths ever made to me. The finely checkered top of the 27's frame and barrel is particularly fine looking.

Funny, they dont have a lugged barrel though.
 
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