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They also had a 5 shot 41 Mag version of the Tracker. I've only seen one and my friend wouldn't part with it for me to find out.I've never bought a Taurus due to reputation but that 6" tracker is 7 shot, ported barrel, and $460. Reviews on it are excellent. Reviews on the 8 shot are poor. Not a fan of the grip though (weird ribbed type). Hmmm...
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I had one of the first titanium Trackers when they came out. That thing was a great gun with an absolutely horrible trigger. It was a 4", carried nice and the grips were ribbed for your pleasure. They felt weird at first, but actually did a good job while firing.I've never bought a Taurus due to reputation but that 6" tracker is 7 shot, ported barrel, and $460. Reviews on it are excellent. Reviews on the 8 shot are poor. Not a fan of the grip though (weird ribbed type). Hmmm...
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I have the exact same 686 the Talo edition in 7 inch love it but seems like holster companies don't lolFwiw I also see they make a 7" 7 round model. I'm not a fan of the smooth cylinder but it's not that crucial really.
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I think most people hang on to their 686s, whether 6 or 7 rounds, and they come on the market mostly when someone dies. Lots of boomers with old 686s are dying or getting too old to shoot. The pre-lock 686s, which are 6-round, are actually worth seriously more than new production 686s, whatever the capacity.Yes, that Taurus is on a large frame, very similar to an N-Frame Smith.
Even with eight shots on board, I think an N-Frame is really large for a 357.
My favorite 357, and one of my favorite guns to shoot holds 5 shots and has a 3" barrel.
But this thread was about the 686.
I really liked the 686+ I used to have. I have a 686 now and would trade it in a heart beat for my old +.
I took a peek myself. The guns not listed as a "Plus" that are 7 shots are Performance Center guns. Some Performance Center guns are 7 shot, others 6. Out of 22 L-Frame listings (not counting the 5 shot, 44 Mag Model 69) there are 10 versions with 6 shots. None of the 586 models (blued) seem to be offered with the Plus cylinder.
When I was looking, the used ones on the market were primarily 6 shot. Must be that most who bought the 7 shot guns have held onto them.
I dunno, I've bought and sold 4 of them, all pre-lock, a mix of 6 and 7 shot. I'm not completely dead...yet.I think most people hang on to their 686s, whether 6 or 7 rounds, and they come on the market mostly when someone dies.
@ilikegunspdx -- There are a couple of 6" 686-2 Silhouettes on Gunbroker right now. One shows details of the front sight. You can apparently fine-tune the four elevation adjustments independently. One has a Buy Now price of $1169.99. I haven't studied photos in detail. You can find them by using the search box and asking for S&W 686 Silhouette.This Smith is designed for Silhouette shooting. The wheel under the front sight changes the elevation to match the distances shot in Silhouette competitions, up to 200 yards.
There are exceptions. Such as having a 686 but replacing it with another 686 with a different barrel length. Or deciding that in longer barrel lengths you want to go all .44 or larger calibers. Or being a collector.I dunno, I've bought and sold 4 of them, all pre-lock, a mix of 6 and 7 shot. I'm not completely dead...yet.
I do like S&W a lot, but tend to lean towards the N-Frame.
However, a pre-lock 506+ L-Comp could probably find some way to fit into my life.
For now, the Kimber K6s 3" does the trick for a .357. Damn good EDC gun too.
I have this in it's older brother 629-1 6" 44mag no lockI have one with 6" barrel* and like it for target shooting. I don't go out with it as much anymore since discovering all things .44 Magnum, but it is a solid piece. Certainly nothing wrong with the 8⅜" variant and for specific applications it would be better. But if it is just a general revolver, I'd stick with the 6" variant. Cheers.
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Ever so lovely.I have one with 6" barrel* and like it for target shooting. I don't go out with it as much anymore since discovering all things .44 Magnum, but it is a solid piece. Certainly nothing wrong with the 8⅜" variant and for specific applications it would be better. But if it is just a general revolver, I'd stick with the 6" variant. Cheers.
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Good!Y'all are making me want a 357 again. Shame.
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No you don't.Y'all are making me want a 357 again. Shame.
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STOP IT! You'll have ME wanting one soon.No you don't.
You need a .41 Magnum.
The 41 mag is an interesting little round. Not quite the 44 mag recoil, but more kick to its step than a 357.STOP IT! You'll have ME wanting one soon.