striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I got my 686 SSR today. Its a shooter right out of the box. I loaded up some 158 SWC bullets with 6.8grs of Unique powder and I am really impressed. Here are some pics. gun pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Another gun pic. gun pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 very nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Edited October 31, 2007 by yoshidaex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Edited October 31, 2007 by striker spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Simpson Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Is the grip frame round butt or square butt? I really like those grips, but with my luck they're for a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) One of these days, I'm going to have to get myself a wheel gun Edited October 31, 2007 by Albertl35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Is the grip frame round butt or square butt? I really like those grips, but with my luck they're for a RB. All it takes is a little time with Dr Dremel to turn it into a RB Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Is that a standard production gun or from the PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Very nice! Put that thing on a postal scale and tell us the true empty weight. Gary Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks. It has a round butt. It is suposed a production gun. But from what I heard they are going to make a run and then discontue them. They said that about the 44mag Mountain gun also and they always bring it back for another run. I think they will be around for a while. When I get a chance to weigh it I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Whats a real nice feature of the 686 SSR is that you can change the front sights in one second. I just ordered a fiber optic front sight for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Those grips look to be relieved more behind the triggerguard. I know this should help get the hand (especially small hands) higher on the gun, but does it beat on the middle finger any? I know you are shooting minor , but sometimes you can still feel these little nuiances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdk62738super Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Whats a real nice feature of the 686 SSR is that you can change the front sights in one second. I just ordered a fiber optic front sight for it. Nice looking gun. What price did you pay, if you don't mind me asking. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Those grips look to be relieved more behind the triggerguard. I know this should help get the hand (especially small hands) higher on the gun, but does it beat on the middle finger any? I know you are shooting minor , but sometimes you can still feel these little nuiances. I don't have a problem with my middle finger on the way I hold the gun but like I said I am only shooting 6.8 grains of Unique with a 158 SWC. Things might change when I work up some hotter loads. I will find out this weekend. No matter what I just like the way the grips make you hold high on the gun. Its much more comfortable and for me I am a more accurate shot holding high like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Whats a real nice feature of the 686 SSR is that you can change the front sights in one second. I just ordered a fiber optic front sight for it. Nice looking gun. What price did you pay, if you don't mind me asking. John I paid $675 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Those grips look to be relieved more behind the triggerguard. I know this should help get the hand (especially small hands) higher on the gun, but does it beat on the middle finger any? I know you are shooting minor , but sometimes you can still feel these little nuiances. I doubt it. Here are a couple of my guns; the top one (M681) is my ESR gun. The grips are by Craig Spegel. I've also shot 170 PF loads in my M13 with the same grips, and they're about the most comfortable I've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Whats a real nice feature of the 686 SSR is that you can change the front sights in one second. I just ordered a fiber optic front sight for it. Nice looking gun. What price did you pay, if you don't mind me asking. John I paid $675 for it. YEOWW! Out here that would be classified as stealing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker spring Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 It is supposed to be priced at the regular 686 would cost. The dealer sets the price. If you have a honest dealer you can get them for that price. I have seen them for $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Those grips look to be relieved more behind the triggerguard. I know this should help get the hand (especially small hands) higher on the gun, but does it beat on the middle finger any? I know you are shooting minor , but sometimes you can still feel these little nuiances. I doubt it. Here are a couple of my guns; the top one (M681) is my ESR gun. The grips are by Craig Spegel. I've also shot 170 PF loads in my M13 with the same grips, and they're about the most comfortable I've found. The Spegels are indeed nice, but they have just a hair bit more wood curving down the backside of the trigger guard which would make them more comfortable in my book. The ones on the SSR do not quite fill in behind the guard as do the Spegel . I am sure all this is slight , but sometimes the smallest things add comfort. I do like those Spegels though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryff Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Is that a standard production gun or from the PC? It's supposed to be part of their new "Pro Series." Here is how they spin it: The Smith & Wesson Pro Series are the next step up from the production line while still remaining true to “stock.” Bringing competition specifications and features to factory models, the Pro Series offer that ready-to-go package while still maintaining production line integrity. -JIm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Revo Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 wow. nice. i like the grip tape idea. i never tought of applying grip tape to a nice set of grips but your gun reminded me of the "function over form" motto. Thanks.They come like that. Its in the wood grips. The grips are the best I felt on a revolver so far. The trigger is perfect I thought I was going to have to do trigger work before I bought it but its really nice. Better than the 627 I tried. The 4 inch barrel is well ballanced compared to the 627. But the 627 has a 5 inch barrel and a N frame. I am real happy with it and I am glad I found one, Is that a standard production gun or from the PC? A new production series called PRO. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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