Carothers and Guns

When we get older we return to yourself. We can discuss about effectivity , and many other things, but now, I’m thinking about level of engineering and gunsmith experience which made it.
Nice acquisition, congrats and enjoy!
 
Pàdruig said:
Not a great pic but I'm pretty pleased with this acquisition.

Now to decide on a holster, order some new sights and get some speed loaders for this beast. I'm a happy camper.

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That combo is sexy AF. Well done, Dylan.
 
mb> said:
I like that one Hammer67 Hammer67 ! Their smooth cylinder models are cool looking.
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Thanks. I've held out for years hoping S&W would finally ditch that infernal lock and swore I'd never buy one, but this one made me crumble. And aside from the lock (which is going to get a plug/delete kit installed) I have to say that it is a very well built revolver. It feels and handles great. :thumbsup:
 
adluginb said:
New toy Tuesday! Actually got the Staccato last week but new toy Tuesday sounded better. Plus daughters car broke down and wife wants to get her a new one. Probably selling some Busse knives and trying to hold onto all my CPK’s. Glad it didn’t break down before I got the Staccato P:)

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All kidding aside, the safety advances in the newer vehicles are pretty astounding. Sacrificing a few Busse’s to have your daughter in a safe/reliable vehicle is not even a question. Now the CPK’s….. 🤣
 
The shooters calling that locks Klinton hole. Lol.
I’m changed the cylinder on my 627-5 for unfluted one. I’m calmed that I can’t clean the carbon spots the 627pc blasted finish. S&W replace it , install plus aligned it for like a $100 or something like that . It was 7 years ago. Much more better for clean and looks beautiful-)
Ps. Found the original picture
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Smithhammer said:
Shot the new 686 today. Very smooth trigger and the double action wasn't a big deal at all. Sights were already dialed in. Shooting .38 target ammo with it was a pleasure. But those Underwood .357 Magnum 158gr XTPs were 🔥!!

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Nice!

I think I may need to trade my 460XVR for a 686+ 4 inch barrel or maybe a 629/m29 w/6 inch barrel. I think I'd get more use out of 357mag or 44 mag rather than the 460mag/454 casull/45lc.

Anyone have any experience with S&W L frame 44 mags? Seems like the lighter gun would be punishing. Not sure I like only having 5 rounds either.
 
Smithhammer said:
Yup - those are from 5-Star. I already had them for my GP100 and they work perfectly for the 686 Plus as well. :thumbsup:
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BTW, anyone else remember scenes from old Westerns, where one guy goes, "You're empty. You didn't count your shots, but you fired 6".

The 7 and 8 shot revolvers nowadays, always bring a smile when I think of those old scenes.

Come to think of it, I don't remember what it was anymore, but there was a (black and white?) show/movie where the protagonist beats the bad guy at the end, because he had a special 7-shot revolver that no one knew about. The bad guy pulls that "You're empty/out" line, as the protagonist calmly listens to him, then goes BANG 😅
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
Nice!

I think I may need to trade my 460XVR for a 686+ 4 inch barrel or maybe a 629/m29 w/6 inch barrel. I think I'd get more use out of 357mag or 44 mag rather than the 460mag/454 casull/45lc.

Anyone have any experience with S&W L frame 44 mags? Seems like the lighter gun would be punishing. Not sure I like only having 5 rounds either.
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I do not have experience with the L frame .44 but have shot many rounds through light .44’s. I mostly carry a snub 629 when doing property chores and it lets you know when it goes off for sure. I used to carry and shoot a 329PD and it is a joy to carry but not so much to shoot. After shooting it some, I switched to Buffalo Bore .44 mag hard cast ‘low recoil’ which still have respectable ballistics/penetration but WAY more comfortable to shoot.
My S&W AirLite scandium 2” .357 has serious muzzle snap.

Depending on your plans for the gun, I think you will have more opportunity to carry and use a .357 or .44- they are simply great rounds for many circumstances but full disclosure I am biased! 🤣

Good luck with your search.
 
beeinak said:
My S&W AirLite scandium 2” .357 has serious muzzle snap.
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I shot a Scandium .44 Mag once. I could barely get through one cylinder and couldn't wait to hand it back to the owner. That was the nastiest revolver I've ever shot.

While I like the fancy grips that came on this 686, I'm likely going to replace them with Hogue Tamers, like I do for all my magnum carry guns. They may not be pretty but they work really well.
 
Smithhammer said:
I shot a Scandium .44 Mag once. I could barely get through one cylinder and couldn't wait to hand it back to the owner. That was the nastiest revolver I've ever shot.

While I like the fancy grips that came on this 686, I'm likely going to replace them with Hogue Tamers, like I do for all my magnum carry guns. They may not be pretty but they work really well.
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Ugly but usable! Yes sir.
 
bluemax_1 said:
BTW, anyone else remember scenes from old Westerns, where one guy goes, "You're empty. You didn't count your shots, but you fired 6".

The 7 and 8 shot revolvers nowadays, always bring a smile when I think of those old scenes.

Come to think of it, I don't remember what it was anymore, but there was a (black and white?) show/movie where the protagonist beats the bad guy at the end, because he had a special 7-shot revolver that no one knew about. The bad guy pulls that "You're empty/out" line, as the protagonist calmly listens to him, then goes BANG 😅
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You brought one of the most iconic scenes of that type to mind…western location at least. ;)

I gots to know!
 
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