smith and wesson 986 .9mm
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I love my Smith & Wessons. I own 6 of them.
But the 986 - I don't get the appeal. Revolver ammo has a terminal ballistic advantage because the bullet profile doesn't have to compromise with the necessity to reliably feed. If I'm shooting a revolver, I don't want to give up that advantage.
But . . . when the Zombie Apocalypse comes, it would be nice to have a revolver that shoots the most common ammo of all. There's something to be said for that.
I guess it's a good thing I don't have a particular affinity for the 986 - considering they are currently not legal for sale here in the people's republik of kalifornia.
But the 986 - I don't get the appeal. Revolver ammo has a terminal ballistic advantage because the bullet profile doesn't have to compromise with the necessity to reliably feed. If I'm shooting a revolver, I don't want to give up that advantage.
But . . . when the Zombie Apocalypse comes, it would be nice to have a revolver that shoots the most common ammo of all. There's something to be said for that.
I guess it's a good thing I don't have a particular affinity for the 986 - considering they are currently not legal for sale here in the people's republik of kalifornia.
Well with the reintroduction of 9mm revolvers mabye they will start offering a few with different barrel lengths. I enjoy my old S&W 940 and Ruger Speed Six 9mm but I wont be able to get the new Smiths due to the price. Mabye in 8-10 years when I can find one in a used case somewhere
. A 8 round 9mm would be a smooth shooter in a gun that size.
. A 8 round 9mm would be a smooth shooter in a gun that size.g.willikers
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The S&W web site sez it's a seven rounder and sells for a mere $1150.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
I don't want any revolver where I have to fuss with moon clips...
....and I think they're shipping it with polymer moon clips...vs the old spring steel moon clips....and I wonder about that too..
...and I don't know about the durability of the Titanium alloy cyclinder...I think the chambers are aluminum / and just the outside is Titanium / sleeved somehow...
A local shop has one in inventory for just under $1,000...
...but I'm not adding one to my collection anytime soon.
....and I think they're shipping it with polymer moon clips...vs the old spring steel moon clips....and I wonder about that too..
...and I don't know about the durability of the Titanium alloy cyclinder...I think the chambers are aluminum / and just the outside is Titanium / sleeved somehow...
A local shop has one in inventory for just under $1,000...
...but I'm not adding one to my collection anytime soon.
i looked at the .44 magnum model 69 today as well..i went with the 986 .9mm becuase i already have a 9mm so ammo wont be a problem.....i put money down and traded a 30 carbine blackhawk as well,and will pay off the rest....the other version of the .9mm performance center with the compensator and jerry michelik signature are really no where to be found right now..