S&W Model 67

[michael_aos]

Model: 67
Caliber: .38
Capacity: 6 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Firing System: N/A
Grip: Rubber Grips
Trigger: N/A
Hammer: N/A
External Safety: N/A
Frame: Medium
Finish: Satin Stainless
Overall Length: 8 7/8"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 36 oz.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/162802_large.jpg

[michael_aos]

I've got a 43oz 6.5" bbl Ruger New Model Blackhawk 357 / 9mm.

Don't care for it much. The grip feels weird. It's barrel-heavy.

The loading-gate / hand ejector is a hassle.

The Model 67 just seems "right", somehow.

Mike

[Hyunchback]

Nice looking 38.

The feel of the gun is important. If it feels good you'll want to shoot it more. The more you shoot the better you will be with it should you ever need it in a desperate time.

Practice counts for more than raw stopping power.

[Hoser]

67s are fine. But, you cant shoot 357 in them. A 686 can shoot both... I will take a 686 anyday, unless we are talking a PPC gun.

[michael_aos]

Why the 686 over, say...a 686P or this 620?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/164401_large.jpg

Model: 620
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 7 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: White Outline Adjustable Rear
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Medium
Finish: Satin Stainless
Overall Length: 9 1/2"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 37.9 oz.

[michael_aos]

The 686 just seems to big and heavy and bulky compared to the Model 67.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/164222_large.jpg

Model: 686
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 6 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: White Outline Adjustable Rear
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Medium
Finish: Satin Stainless
Overall Length: 9 5/8"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 40 oz.

[michael_aos]

I guess the 686P weighs less because there are more holes in the cylinder.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/164194_large.jpg

Model: 686P
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 7 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: White Outline Adjustable Rear
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Medium
Finish: Satin Stainless
Overall Length: 9 5/8"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 38 oz.

[michael_aos]

Model 686 is actually $10 less than the Model 67.

:?:

Mike

[Hoser]

Model 686 is actually $10 less than the Model 67.

I bet they make ten 686s for every 67.

[michael_aos]

I bought the little Model 67.

I ordered everything to load 38 Special, but it hasn't arrived yet.

Anybody seen inexpensive 38 Special plinking ammo anywhere?

Mike

[car-15]

I havent priced .38 latley but sg has 500 rounds for $79.97 less if you are a member.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=248624

[michael_aos]

Happen to know anything about that stuff?

I'm a member, so it's $75.95 - $5 coupon = ~$.14/rd.

That's probably as inexpensive as I've seen.

CCI Blazer 158gr LRN $52.99/350 - $5 = ~$.13/rd also.

They've got an Ultramax remanufactured 158gr SWC for ~$.13ish.

Mike

[car-15]

no, but Ive never got a bad deal from sg, if I remember right they give you an inspection period as a member, I think I read that somewhere in my member packet.

[michael_aos]

I went ahead and ordered 500rds of the surplus and 200rds of Blazer.

Grand total of $110.24, shipped, or $.157/rd.

Mike

[michael_aos]

I was still waiting for Midway to ship my my dies, so I ordered 2000rds of 158gr SWC's from Sportsmans Guide.

Came to ~$.136/rd, shipped.

Merchandise Total: $265.94
Shipping and Handling: $27.99
Shipping Method: [Ground]
Coupon: [SPG2602] - $20.00
---------------------------------------------==============-----------
Grand Total: $273.93

This thing is really fun to shoot.

Mike

[michael_aos]

I havent priced .38 latley but sg has 500 rounds for $79.97 less if you are a member.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=248624

Followup -- this is pretty crappy ammo. I get an FTF roughly every 1 in 12 rds. A couple have fired with a 2nd strike, but most don't.

Dirty. Ugly. Corroded.

But its cheap.

:twisted:

Mike