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Post by TBT on Dec 14, 2007 16:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by TA on Dec 14, 2007 16:52:37 GMT -5
I like the scandium S&W revolvers well enough. They are nice to carry and with .357 Magnum, you will have an effective side arm. I will say, they are not a pleasure to shoot, especially with full house loads, but it will get the job done.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Dec 14, 2007 18:13:51 GMT -5
The medium frame will be somewhat more difficult to conceal during the warmer months. The lighter weight on this revolver will be it's most attractive alternative to that of previous revolvers in the mid frames. Seven rounds will edge out the small frame five and six shooters , but the size of the piece holds a significant importance for concealment.
If I were to consider this revolver to be employed strictly for use as a primary carry piece; I would also give consideration to one of those with the shrouded hammers, bobbed hammers, or hammerless models in the small frames.
If you're looking for a range shooter, this, in my opinion, is not a good choice.
One other thing; The rubber grips would have to go, clothing has the tendency stick against the rubber. The wood boot grips would serve better on this pistol for concealment.
Just my opinion.
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Post by TBT on Dec 14, 2007 18:52:21 GMT -5
How about we say that I want an "everything" revolver but really don't want to go below the 6-round capacity if I don't have to.
Concealing it wouldn't be a huge issue as I would be on my own land most of the time, but honestly, I would want to be able to conceal it. It's not that much longer than my G19 that goes everywhere with me (maybe a half inch?) so what's the hangup, the width? I couldn't find any tangible information on exactly how wide these cylinders are.
Are these that bad at the range? I would probably want to have some fun with it at the range and up at camp. I shoot a lot up at camp in the woods. I would probably want to be able to put 200 rounds downfield at any given point. 20oz. too light for the .357?
I've never actually shot a .357 magnum so it would be a new experience.
Maybe I should be looking at a model 65 or 66. A nice used one of those would run about the same cost.
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Post by 5ontarget on Dec 15, 2007 9:05:54 GMT -5
Are these that bad at the range? I would probably want to have some fun with it at the range and up at camp. I shoot a lot up at camp in the woods. I would probably want to be able to put 200 rounds downfield at any given point. 20oz. too light for the .357? Shooting that much in one session, with a short barrel, 20 oz is too light for me for .357. I'd want a steel frame with at least a 4" bbl for that, perhaps a S&W686,586, or some of the offerings from Taurus or Ruger. (Their models escape me for the moment) |
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Post by TA on Dec 15, 2007 10:28:50 GMT -5
If you can do that, I will bow to you. ;D
A friend of mine picked up a S&W 340PD a few years ago. He brought it over to run a few rounds through it. To me, it is quite a bit worse than .44 Rem. It was a very smart SMACK in the hand. 2 cylinders was enough for me.
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Post by TA on Dec 15, 2007 10:30:05 GMT -5
A 4" S&W in .357, .41 or .44 in a good outside the waistband holster would be an excellent camp gun and still be fun at the range.
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Post by TBT on Dec 15, 2007 13:16:22 GMT -5
I just figured that with the larger frame the recoil would be more "dispersed" into my hand and it would be manageable. 20oz is light though.
I hear you on the 4" but I really like the 3" barrels. What about the 65, 66, and 686 in the 3" barrel? The more I think about it the less I'm interested in that 386 because of the Clinton-lock. That just pisses me off. And I also keep reading about failures in relation to that compromise. I'm not sure I want to own something like that. I think I would need to buy pre-lock.
Maybe even the Ruger GP100 in three inch configuration.
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Post by TA on Dec 15, 2007 16:21:05 GMT -5
Yes, the 3" would be nice, but the S&W's with that configuration can be a little difficult to find and usually command a premium. If you look around, you can find the right deal though.
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Post by TMan on Dec 15, 2007 22:33:26 GMT -5
Scandium - OMG!!! Carry an ice pack!!!
The subject SKU is not available yet, but I don't think the recoil would be all that bad. In fact it would be 1/2 of what my 360PD recoil is, which is brutal. I've shot 4 rounds through it. My brother shot 2, and his son-in-law shot an amazing 8 rounds before saying: "Enough - my hand hurts."
Actually, my nephew had a bad day: that night we went to a Mexican restaurant, and I ordered Habanaro Salsa for each of us, and dove in. Well, as a High School Football player, he couldn't let me eat more than he did. Then I mentioned to him how hot the little garnish peppers were. So he bit into his, and then he ate it with the remark: "Not that bad." At that point my sister-in-law passed him hers. He took it all in one bite. He was in deep distress. I was quite amused especially since the day before he wore his Giant's shirt to the Cowboys/Giants game at Texas Stadium.
He mentioned the next day that he really thought he was going to die from the pepper. I think the pepper had scandium in it. ;D
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Post by TBT on Dec 16, 2007 0:50:28 GMT -5
Yes, the 3" would be nice, but the S&W's with that configuration can be a little difficult to find and usually command a premium. If you look around, you can find the right deal though. Buds Gun Shop has the 686 and the GP100 in 3" right now. I'm not really into the 686 because of the lock but I think it's $600 or so. The 3" Ruger is near $500 I believe. Looking at revolvers has made me want a pocket cannon again though. The SP101 really looks sweet ... might have to pick up a couple of Rugers after Christmas, an SP for the pocket and a GP for the camp fire. |
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Post by TBT on Dec 16, 2007 0:51:14 GMT -5
Scandium - OMG!!! Carry an ice pack!!!The subject SKU is not available yet, but I don't think the recoil would be all that bad. In fact it would be 1/2 of what my 360PD recoil is, which is brutal. I've shot 4 rounds through it. My brother shot 2, and his son-in-law shot an amazing 8 rounds before saying: "Enough - my hand hurts." Actually, my nephew had a bad day: that night we went to a Mexican restaurant, and I ordered Habanaro Salsa for each of us, and dove in. Well, as a High School Football player, he couldn't let me eat more than he did. Then I mentioned to him how hot the little garnish peppers were. So he bit into his, and then he ate it with the remark: "Not that bad." At that point my sister-in-law passed him hers. He took it all in one bite. He was in deep distress. I was quite amused especially since the day before he wore his Giant's shirt to the Cowboys/Giants game at Texas Stadium. He mentioned the next day that he really thought he was going to die from the pepper. I think the pepper had scandium in it. ;D I think you are, by far, the most entertaining member of any message board I have ever encountered. You ever thought of blogging? ;D |
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Post by TMan on Dec 16, 2007 10:31:07 GMT -5
Why thank you TBT, I think that is one of the nicest things ever said to me.
Want to know what the worse thing ever said to me was?
It was said by my ex-wife; she said: "I do"
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Post by TBT on Dec 16, 2007 12:45:08 GMT -5
Considering the past tense description of your union, I imagine "I do" would have a particular bite to it in hindsight.  |
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