What choice do I make.
I tried the actions on a new GP-100 and S&W 686plus today at a local shop. The GP had a stiff and heavy DA that I know how to fix and can improve easily. The new S&W stunk. I know it can also be fixed. Wow, it has been a long time since I tried out the new generation Smiths. They stink. I have an older 66 with a sweet DA/SA. I don't particularly like it except in single action. I shoot my SP101 better at 21 feet and closer. Groups DA are about the same.
Well now the dilema. I want a GP-100. Thing is Fixed vs adjustible. 3 vs 4 inch. heavy barrel vs full lug. Will be carried CCW and defensive shooting practice. I don't hunt with handgun and if did would go with big bore. Fixed sights don't break but GP adjustible are excellent and easy to switch to alternatives. Adjustible gun is heavier. I like the smaller grip on the fixed sighted guns but this can also be fixed easily.
Basically I would like the owners of either or both models to sound off on rationale in choosing what you have or what you like best if you have both.
I tried the actions on a new GP-100 and S&W 686plus today at a local shop. The GP had a stiff and heavy DA that I know how to fix and can improve easily. The new S&W stunk. I know it can also be fixed. Wow, it has been a long time since I tried out the new generation Smiths. They stink. I have an older 66 with a sweet DA/SA. I don't particularly like it except in single action. I shoot my SP101 better at 21 feet and closer. Groups DA are about the same.
Well now the dilema. I want a GP-100. Thing is Fixed vs adjustible. 3 vs 4 inch. heavy barrel vs full lug. Will be carried CCW and defensive shooting practice. I don't hunt with handgun and if did would go with big bore. Fixed sights don't break but GP adjustible are excellent and easy to switch to alternatives. Adjustible gun is heavier. I like the smaller grip on the fixed sighted guns but this can also be fixed easily.
Basically I would like the owners of either or both models to sound off on rationale in choosing what you have or what you like best if you have both.