686 or a K6/DASA?

[Scout 38S]

I own both and as an earlier poster so accurately stated: 686 for range and the woods, K6s for CC. The K6s has a great trigger and they are finely finished with no sharp edges and good sights for CC. 25-6 ozs and I own a 3" DA/SA and I carry it in holsters made for the Ruger 3" SP 101. I use the HKS Dectective Special /DS speedloaders and I carry the Remington Golden Saber 125 grain 1250fps load and it shoots to POA. Great action and trigger pull and six rounds and a drift adjustable rear sight. My favorite small 357 revolver, the K6. And No it has been and continues to be a reliable shooter. Carries like a 3" SP101.

 

[tj3006]

I like those Kimber's. Let us no how it shoots !
With a shoulder holster a l frame is an easy carry. Winter only , But I am Petty small and carry a full size 1911

 

[AK0perator47]

Dang it now I want a new revolver!

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

686

 

[Jay Walk]

I ended up buying a Kimber K6 4" Combat.
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How does it shoot compared to a 3"?

 

[huntpotter]

I vote new 66, 2.75" barrel.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/model-66-combat-magnum-

 

[solv3nt]

How does it shoot compared to a 3"?

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

I like smiths but that K6 DASA is lustfully beautiful

 

[Jay Walk]

I have both, the kimber's satin finish does not fingerprint like the 686, the k6 is also the narrowest 6 shot .357 on the market.

Both firearms are high quality fit and finish.

 

[Jay Walk]

I shot both today and while shooting the 686 double action, one round had a real gritty notchy action. I suspect this is due to the non recessed cylinder.
I have no regrets with the Smith but do agree with others to purchase an older model with the recessed cylinder.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I shot both today and while shooting the 686 double action, one round had a real gritty notchy action. I suspect this is due to the non recessed cylinder.
I have no regrets with the Smith but do agree with others to purchase an older model with the recessed cylinder.

It well could have been a grain of unburned powder under the star or something from keeping a round from seating fully.

 

[Hanhoon]

My vote is for the 686. A few years ago I found one on sale, $784 for a 2.5 inch 686 plus. Ya it's a chunk but when you shoot a nice .357 mag load out of it, you want that weight. I don't know how people shoot a snub 500 lol. I wish my revolver was a 3 inch with a ported barrel, but I'm still very happy with my magnum.

 

[slingshot1943]

3" King Cobra. 6 rounds and best double action trigger I ever tried.

 

[billdeserthills]

S&W M686 357Mag 2.5

Action: SA/DA - Caliber: .357 Mag / .38 SW Special +P - Capacity: 6 -

gun.deals

 

[Hanhoon]

Boom! That's a killer deal right there ^^^

Ya it's a six shot, but still a great deal IMO.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

I am thinking of getting a 3" Rhino in 357mag.

 

[orygun]

One for field use, one for packin.