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Post by livnhel on May 10, 2004 22:09:09 GMT -5
Witch one to buy in a 8 shot revolver? Looking at a Taurus thats a couple hundred less then S&W.Is the S&W worth the extra bucks? Gun tests didn't like either one. One gun mag liked both? Thanks for any info ..
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 10, 2004 22:47:49 GMT -5
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 10, 2004 23:53:06 GMT -5
Oh Yes; I forgot to mention that the cylinder is recessed to accomodate moon clips, if desired.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 12, 2004 10:42:15 GMT -5
I was watching a Clint Eastwood movie called " Blood Work", last night and he had one of these S&W Performance Center "8 - Times" in it, with the short barrel. The segment of the Movie where he, the woman, and the little boy was on the boat, and the boy was pilferring in the bag with the holstered gun in it. Clint went to him, telling him it was an 8 shot. Another portion of the movie is where he finally had his man cornered on the boat with the muzzle pointed at him; you can see the flats of the barrel, and the dove tail mounted front sight. The thing about the ammo, he also made reference to using 38 special.
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Post by livnhel on May 13, 2004 19:09:02 GMT -5
DA thanks for the pictures.
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Post by Ricochet on May 13, 2004 19:17:09 GMT -5
You can get a 7-shot .357 in the S&W 686P. What's magic about an 8-shot?  |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 13, 2004 19:38:18 GMT -5
All of my revolvers are six shooters, including my 686 and the rest of my .357 magnums; I have yet to cross into the extra capacities.
The difference in the 686P, and the 627 8-Times is the 686 is built on the L Frame ( Mid Frame ) , and the 627 is built on the N Frame ( Large Frame ). I reckon the larger cylinder of the N- Frame is larger to accomodate the 8- Rounds.
With the evolution of the seven and eight shooters; This might bring the price down on the pre-owned six shooters, kinda like the high cap 9mm days when New Pythons were going for less than $500. dollars. Something to think about, and look forward to. ;D
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Post by Arclightstrike on May 20, 2004 22:40:04 GMT -5
I know all you guys are S&W fans (for good reason), but if someone doesn't have the big buck for one of those fine revolvers, the Taurus isn't a bad second choice. I have examined many Taurus handguns and their workmanship is nothing to sneeze at. They have a state-of-the-art factory in Brazil and use all CNC machines that turn out a product with pretty close tolerances, and their finishes ain't too shabby, either. I know, I know, "but it ain't a Smith..."
The "magic" of an 8-shot is that it's 1 or 2 more than the expected, BTW. Not great for concealment, maybe, but it'll screw up someone counting your shots ;D.
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Post by WSB on May 21, 2004 7:03:34 GMT -5
I think the better way to screw up someone counting your shots is with two guns. That way you screw them up AND you get two guns
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Post by Arclightstrike on May 21, 2004 21:30:43 GMT -5
A most EXCELLENT suggestion, WSB....I like it! But in my case it would mean not only finding a spot for the other gun, but also the *other* 4 spare mags (D'OH!) ;D
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