It's one of my very favorite guns. I have seen handled and fired both of these guns and they are both good guns but i would chose the GP100 because its heavier than the 686 and can absorb the recoil of the magnum loads much better. The same goes for the Python, when he is added to the list. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! JavaScript is disabled. I've had both and just like the "feel" of the 686 better. Six of one a half-dozen of the other ... both are great revolvers. I've been looking at some stainless and blued GP100s (both new and used) and a store owner showed me a 4 inch stainless 686-6, used but in great shape. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Click, click, click. S&W's are over-hyped and over-priced in my opinion. Only the Korth is built to clearly higher standards. Both companies have fine customer service/warranties. So, in a six-inch revolver, which gun is generally more accurate? Since then there have been numerous attempts to do the same with GP-100 vs 686. Thank you all for the feedback. Final conclusions have been mixed on that. I'm only concerned with accuracy. I went with the 617 in 6" bbl as well. I shot a friend's 686 Plus and it gave me the itch for a revolver (everything else was a 1911 at the time). I’m in the market for a .357 revolver (6 inch barrel). Just sweet. I’ve narrowed it down to two options. Went with the GP100 and later got a trigger job. the same design that's been working for 130+ years? Is there an issue with the lock mechanically or is this just an aesthetic issue for people? The finish on the 686 looked like crap. I'll admit I'm a novice when it comes to double actions and double so for Smiths, Not sure how to delete the thread but I see this question was answered below my apologies. The answer depends mostly on personal preference, since characteristics and performance are so close. I’ve shot the GP100, but I have not shot the Smith & Wesson. I’m in the market for a .357 revolver (6 inch barrel). By all means, please continue on if you wish. That said, Ruger revolvers are tanks and break in wonderfully. Sent it back already after one range trip. Planned to teach my wife some trigger staging and it was just so much easier with the S&W. Used examples of this can be had for about half the cost of the 686 and boy do they shoot. I used to have a 686 6" and it was a great gun, wish I still had it. Be sure to enter the NES/MFS November Giveaway ***Chinese Surplus SKS Type 56***. I’ve shot the GP100, but I have not shot the Smith & Wesson. The same goes for the Python, when he is added to the list. When I was still a member at Danvers a guy named Jaime let me shoot his performance center S&W, wonderful trigger. Shoot it all the time. I prefer the Ruger because of the internal lock on the Smith. I have both. C9183124-6AB3-4206-A840-CECCBB21C9F5.jpeg, Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Even though the GP100 looks or appears beefier when comparing the two I always seem to choose the GP 100 first. The question of S&W 686 vs. GP100 is a redundant question indeed. I was literally looking at these 2 revolvers today. Never shot a GP100 but I'm sure it is awesome as well. Any input is appreciated. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Better feel and trigger, plus, it's a Smith. How much do you really want to spend? I went through the same “dilemma” 6 years ago when looking for my first revolver. The we had the 10,000 round tests at FLETC for a total of about 60,000 rounds. The lock on our JFrames don’t seem to be a issue but have had that type of lock cause a a Rossi to lock up the cylinder from being partially engaged. My newer GP 100 has about the same quality as they always had Think the model # is 1753. I just can't get past that screw down plate on the S&W. feels much slicker than the L frame, I have both. He uses both.”. It would be hard to beat a S&W’s action, but at the end of the day it would be the Ruger for me. The Ruger will usually be a little less expensive, and the Smiths are a little more refined. One of the gun magazines back in the 1980's did a pretty thorough side by side comparison between the 686 and Python. Never a problem with it and put a lot of rounds through it. I’ve narrowed it down to two options. Now I have a Mod 10, 36 Unfired, neither. I have a Talo GP100 and I love the damn thing. GP100 shoots great, accurate, robust, easy front sight replacement. Have a 686 and absolutely love it. In the previous thread I notice multiple people saying don't get a Smith that has the lock/they never would. Very accurate and fun to shoot. The Smith is perfectly balanced (4 inch no-lock) and it is without a doubt my favorite wheel gun. JavaScript is disabled. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Really nice gun super smooth and very accurate. Hickok45 _____ So, in a six-inch revolver, which gun is generally more accurate? That's it, accuracy only. Held up well to lots of 357 magnum. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by cookekdjr, Dec 31, 2005. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Never shot a ruger gp but I have a 686 I bought used with a trigger job already done. I just can't get past that screw down plate on the S&W. Have shot a SW 686 many times at a 100yards very accurately, still like my security six haven’t shot a GP. Anyone have experience with both of these that could lend an opinion ? Either are great guns. K frame is phenomenal. Ruger GP100 22LR Revolver Range Review Shooting the Ruger GP-100 "Match Champion" 357 Magnum Double-Action Revolver- Gunblast.com Ruger GP100 Match Champion vs. S&W 686 357 Magnum What are you looking for in the firearm? “To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand.
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