Help Decide Between . . .
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VictorLouis
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It would help if we knew your intended use(s)
Range gun? Concealed Carry? Home protection?
I lean toward Smiths due to better actions.
I much prefer adustable sights, also. I'd go with:
M-66
Security Six(stainless,yes?)
M-686
M-65
SP101
I feel the 686 should be had for under $400 and the SP for closer to $350.
Range gun? Concealed Carry? Home protection?
I lean toward Smiths due to better actions.
I much prefer adustable sights, also. I'd go with:
M-66
Security Six(stainless,yes?)
M-686
M-65
SP101
I feel the 686 should be had for under $400 and the SP for closer to $350.
What is the condition of the particular used guns? If it's as good as any of the rest, I'd get the M66, which I feel is the best all-round sidearm ever made, unless you need to shoot a lot of .357 ammo. Then, I get the M686, but that price is too high.
Smiths have better trigger actions than Rugers and better resale value. They're usually finished better, too, and command more respect among serious handgunners.
Lone Star
P.S. I've owned every gun you mentioned, if that qualifies my commentary.
Smiths have better trigger actions than Rugers and better resale value. They're usually finished better, too, and command more respect among serious handgunners.
Lone Star
P.S. I've owned every gun you mentioned, if that qualifies my commentary.
I have a S&W 65LS w/3" barrel and a S&W 586 w/6" barrel. I absolutely love both. I don't have firsthand experience with the others but wouldn't hesitate to buy any of them.
If condition is similar I'd go with the used Ruger or the 65 simply because they are less money than the others. While adjustable sights have their strengths I think the fixed sights of the 65 are fine and the cost savings puts it over.
If you will do a lot of shooting with the 110gr and 125gr .357 loadings I'd go with the 686.
For general use I wouldn't get the SP101. It isn't much bigger than the J-frames. For general use I'd simply want the size, controlability, comfort and durability of the midsize models.
Generally, my preferences follow as such:
1) 586/685
2) 65LS
3) 66
4) 65 (if not a Ladysmith)
5) Security Six
6) SP101
If condition is similar I'd go with the used Ruger or the 65 simply because they are less money than the others. While adjustable sights have their strengths I think the fixed sights of the 65 are fine and the cost savings puts it over.
If you will do a lot of shooting with the 110gr and 125gr .357 loadings I'd go with the 686.
For general use I wouldn't get the SP101. It isn't much bigger than the J-frames. For general use I'd simply want the size, controlability, comfort and durability of the midsize models.
Generally, my preferences follow as such:
1) 586/685
2) 65LS
3) 66
4) 65 (if not a Ladysmith)
5) Security Six
6) SP101