Thinking of getting a new revolver

Malpaso

New member
I'm getting the bug to buy a new revolver. It will not be for any particular purpose, just something different and fun. I've been considering a 625, 629, and 686 (see a pattern here ;) ?). I'm also looking into one of the Mountain Guns.

I already have a 27, 646, SP101, and my SA cowboy guns. Used to have a (model) 38 and an antique pre-model 29.

Any ideas/suggestions?
 
Greeting's Malpaso-

you really gave us some hard choice's to consider. I could
write for hour's; singing the prasie's of the 625, 629, and
the 686. But due to both time and space constraint's I'll
limit my response to a briefing.

a) first of all is the Smith & Wesson 625. Available in .45
ACP or .45 LC. An appealing caliber, especially to persons
who like myself handload. Applications: .45 LC for hunting,
.45 ACP for plinking, or serious target work.

b) second, lets look at the 629. .44 magnum, most powerful
caliber you mentioned. Another widely handloaded caliber,
as there are lot's of load's (and data) to choose from. Basic
applications: Truly a remarkable hunting handgun for most
North American dangerous game; excluding the grizzly bear.
For serious target work, one quite often downloads the .44
magnum, to .44 Special pressure's and velocities; cuz factory
.44 Special ammo is quite expensive.

c) last, by certainly not least is the Smith & Wesson 686. The
great .357 magnum caliber; but can accomodate the milder
.38 Special offering's. With this caliber being as popular as
it is amongest handguner's; I think its a safe bet too say
that the .38 Special is the most widely handloaded caliber
in North America. Applications: .357 magnum for small game
hunting; with the .38 Special being for serious target work,
plinking, and shooting small critter's. By far, in all my studies
its agreed upon that the .38 Special is the most accurate
caliber listed among your choice's.

So, to sum thing's up nicely-

I guess I would have to opt for the Smith & Wesson 625,
in either offering; cuz I already own the 629 and the 686.
However, there is NO bad choice's here; any and all should
serve you well. Shoot straight and have fun-

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Everybody needs a good Model 19, or 2, or 3 or 4,,,,

Prices are going up on the older ones, but their still a good deal.
 
For all round handy in .357mag, the Model 19.
For the ultimate (in Smith ) .357mag platform, the Model 27.

Sam
 
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