S&W 9mm revolvers

[AndyH]

Anyone have any experience with the S&W 9mm revolvers? Recently picked up a PC 986 on a whim.
have not got a chance to shoot it yet hopefully soon. Need to get a moon clip tool as well.

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[lfromsalem]

Proud owner of a 986 5in. Very happy with it. The front sight makes me grumble. Should be a fiber optic in my opinion. Other than that no complaints.

 

[AndyH]

Very nice, how's the recoil ?

Andy

 

[lfromsalem]

Very nice, how's the recoil ?

Andy

None to speak of. Definitely a lot less than that of a full size semi auto 9mm.

 

[AndyH]

Really looking forward to getting this out to the range

 

[lfromsalem]

Should be a sweet shooter! Those PC guns are generally really nice.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Um...........why?

 

[uscsoldier]

Anyone have any experience with the S&W 9mm revolvers? Recently picked up a PC 986 on a whim.
have not got a chance to shoot it yet hopefully soon. Need to get a moon clip tool as well.

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My brother bought one, we shot a box of Buffalo Bore +P+ 115 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point out of it. There was minimal recoil. With standard ammo it was like shooting a .22mag

 

[Kruel J]

Always liked the auto caliber revolvers. Moon clips have me still window shopping though.

 

[lfromsalem]

Always liked the auto caliber revolvers. Moon clips have me still window shopping though.

What about the moon clips gives you pause?
I'm a sucker for the damn things. I still need a 625. Hahahaha

 

[Heywood]

That a very purdy wheel gun. I just don't happen to like auto caliber six guns. Let us know how they shoot.

 

[ron]

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Proud owner of a 986 5in. Very happy with it. The front sight makes me grumble. Should be a fiber optic in my opinion. Other than that no complaints.

Look above the bore and if you see a small hole in the front of the sight base it's an interchangeable front sight. On this system, commonly referred to as the Interchangeable or DX front sight, the sight blade is held in place by a spring and pin system. The base of these sights has a large dovetail shape and you can see examples of this base on the S&W web site in the web store/sights. How it works is there is a spring at the rear of the sight that drives it into a front cross pin that engages the front dovetail on the base. To remove these sights you just push them to the rear and lift the front first out of it's nest. Once the front is clear of the sight base you simply lift it out. Installation is basically the reverse, you tuck the rear into the nest, push it back against the spring, push the front down and let it spring forward. With a bit of practice you can change out the front sight in about 10-15 seconds and no tools are required. The fiber optic
sights are available at Amazon, Midway, Brownells...........

 

[ron]

Uncle Jerry shoots a 9mm revolver at 1000 yards!

 

[PDXSparky]

Not a S & W, but I really like shooting my Ruger Blackhawk .357 with the 9mm cylinder.

 

[taroman]

I'm in.
Use mine for speed steel.

 

[Alexx1401]

Anyone have any experience with the S&W 9mm revolvers? Recently picked up a PC 986 on a whim.
have not got a chance to shoot it yet hopefully soon. Need to get a moon clip tool as well.

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When CC started to catch on more a couple manufacturers were making small wheel guns in 9mm. At least cataloged them. Never used to see them. Back before the perfection of the small light autos I always had at least one 5 shooter in .38. Always wanted one in 9mm. Always seemed like a great way to go for this. They just never seemed to really catch on for some reason.

 

[taroman]

For CC I use this one.

DAO, it's like a slim 8-shot 9mm revolver.

 

[AndyH]

In hind sight I would have to agree, interesting concept and shoots really well and all but it just does not hold my interest.

 

[ditchtiger]

Need to get a moon clip tool as well.

Make your own with a piece of pipe/tubing. cut about 3/4's of it away about 1/4 down.
If you do not understand and need a picture let me know.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Moon clips are the way to go for speed.