Never done this before

[jeepster09]

I've always had a burning desire for a 686 myself, but not the plus. The 7 shooters cylinder is just to big.

Not sure which way your wanting to get nudged but while I love revolvers the idea of hunting a T9 is a good one.

I looked at both, the 7 shot is near same size. The cylinder outside diameter is almost identical, they change spacing of rounds to keep down the overall size. I will never part with the model 686+ or my model 60 [it's been Magnaported and shoots awesome].

[gb6491]

I have a 2 1/4" SP101 and a 3" Speed Six. The Six is heavy and the grips suck, but I'm ordering some better grips for it. The 101 is my EDC right now. I'd like something that shoots .357 really nicely, and that I can abuse without feeling bad, hence the GP100 with the trench sights. The 3" GP100 weighs about the same as the Speed Six, on paper at least.

I'll not try to talk someone out of buying a new gat, but you might reconsider your Speed Six after putting better grips on it. New shoes can make a big difference....besides, I'm partial to the Six

Regards,
Greg

[JohnR]

I'm looking at Pachmayrs for the Speed Six. As long as the backstrap of the frame is cushioned I think it'll be better.

I looked at a 686+ today and inched closer to a decision. Those have nice grips.

[RRP]

Buy both. The feeling of guilt fades quickly.

[berettabone]

I had these grips on a speed six. They were very comfortable. You can find them on fleabay. Ever think of something a bit more exotic, like a 329 Nightguard, or one of those light weight Smith's? I've been getting a revolver itch of late and have been looking at the S&W 586 and the 586 comp. I don't know all of the numbers, but if I could find a 586 in a 3 in. that would be the $#it. In stainless or blue...........

[JohnR]

That's beautiful wood. If I've studied my S&W secret decoder ring right, 586=blued, 686=stainless.

[Bawanna]

Correctamundo. 586=blue 686= stainless.

[Bills1873]

Didn't realize the Colonel knew Latin! LOL

[Bawanna]

Oh yeah, I'm multi lingual. Actually that's Fonzy dialect Latin to be precise.

You must be a bit worldly yourself to recognize it.

[JohnR]

Aaaaaaaaay!!!!

[JohnR]

I rented both today. A 686 6-round with 4" barrel, and the 3" GP100. Both had the same accuracy for me, and once the live ammo started flying I could not tell enough difference between the two to matter. I know, pearls before swine. I haven't shot my 4" GP in a while, but I remember it taming .357 better than either of these.

Tomorrow I'm trying the new Pachmayr grips on the SP101, and the Hogues on the Speed Six. Maybe a new wheelie isn't where I'm headed after all...

[b4uqzme]

Wheelies are purdy. I can always rationalize getting another.

[jeepster09]

Or if you want a real sweet gun...find a model 65 S&W 3"

[greg_r]

First off you never get over it! I love my 686+ it has 3 inch barrel and not bad for carry in wright holster. Top one in picture is 686+, 2nd one is model 60 and bottom is model 63 eight shot 22.

If I had those three, I don't think I would need anything else!

[JohnR]

Or if you want a real sweet gun...find a model 65 S&W 3"

I watched one on gunbroker, it sold for way higher than I'd wanna pay.