ronj1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"20150226_190029[1].jpg","data-attachmentid":4184}[/ATTACH]S&W 460 mag and S&W 500mag. 700 grain bullets 5= 1/2 lbs. of lead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OV1kenobi Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 OK... Will try this yet again. I own several, but my favorite is a S&W Model 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. It really likes Missouri Bullets 255 grain LSWC (.453) backed by 8.6 grains of either Universal or Unique in a Starline case and a Federal primer. I know, the photo sucks, but I can't get the lighting quite right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OV1kenobi Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 A little better? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 OK... Will try this yet again. I own several, but my favorite is a S&W Model 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. It really likes Missouri Bullets 255 grain LSWC (.453) backed by 8.6 grains of either Universal or Unique in a Starline case and a Federal primer. I know, the photo sucks, but I can't get the lighting quite right. I bought one of these and within a week someone posted an identical 629 MG. So I bought it, too. I call 'em Lois and Lana. :supergrin: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OV1kenobi Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) I bought one of these and within a week someone posted an identical 629 MG. So I bought it, too. I call 'em Lois and Lana. :supergrin: The 629 is in .44 Remington Magnum, right? How do you like them? I assume you like them very well, since you own two, although in different calibers. I bought my 625 ten to twelve years ago from a friend for $425. A friend indeed! I can't imagine what these are worth now. I would â¤ï¸ to own a Model 629, but at this point in time doubt that I would have enough disposable income to afford one. BTW. Did you or anyone else notice that I had a green, fiber optic front sight installed on my M625? Makes all the difference in the world in low-light conditions. Edited August 12, 2017 by OV1kenobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 The 629 is in .44 Remington Magnum, right? How do you like them? I assume you like them very well, since you own two, although in different calibers. I bought my 625 ten to twelve years ago from a friend for $425. A friend indeed! I can't imagine what these are worth now. You're right - I like 'em a lot. :supergrin: i reload for both so I can essentially match the loads in both guns. Mostly I punch paper and I like a 265gr SWC over 5.5gr of Solo1000 in the .45 for that. It's a bunny. I do similar things for the .44 (240gr SWC running 750fps is sweet). You did well on that price. Mine were about $525 each around the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Have several 1st Gen Colt SAA's Definitely my favorites, but what I almost always carry is either my Ruger Redhawk 5 1/2 .44 magnum or my Redhawk 4.2" in .45 Colt. Gf carries a 6" Colt Kodiak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeorge Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 to shoot a model 686 S&W with a 4in barrel. To carry I love my model 65 S&W with a 2in model 64 barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnfolk75 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I've owned a bunch of Round Guns over the years, at this stage I only own four. A 72' Vintage Model 10-6 & a 79' Vintage Model 64-3, both 4" and the a pair of Ruger LCR's in 9mm. The LCR's are like American Express, " I don't leave home without at least one ", the S&W's are mostly just Range Guns except the 10-6 lives next to my Recliner & the 64-3 on my Night Stand .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey357 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 My favorite Revolver right now would hafta' be a Five-inch Half-Lug Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus--One of the "Stocking Dealer Specials" from several years back--It has a KILLER Action Job by Randy Lee and is my "Go-To Gun" for Steel Challenge-type Matches right now... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtreacherous Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My favorite Revolver right now would hafta' be a Five-inch Half-Lug Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus--One of the "Stocking Dealer Specials" from several years back--It has a KILLER Action Job by Randy Lee and is my "Go-To Gun" for Steel Challenge-type Matches right now... :) What's up, Mikey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I have some J frames from S&W, but I prefer shooting my Rhino's much more. I have a 2" and a 4" that make shooting fullhouse magnums as easy as a .32 caliber pistol. I CCW'd the 4" for over a year, until the fervor of the urban crowd participation events prompted me to move to 13 rounds of G41. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 the only one i have wanted since i was younger and have`nt had one yet. (swooped this picture off TFL) [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","data-attachmentid":7356}[/ATTACH] 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyofforty Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The one that I carry most often is the little Ruger LCR in .38 +P. It is virtually weightless on my ankle, as a backup. Plus, the cylinder is reminiscent of the Pepperbox. [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"thumb1.jpg","data-attachmentid":7628}[/ATTACH] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHNSN Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I love my revolver. It is my fun gun. I went with a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus PC Revolver .357 Mag 5in 7rd Stainless Full Moon Clip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I love my 686 4 inch, my model 19 4 inch, and my model 15 4 inch, and my model 10 heavy barrel 4 inch. All equally great shooters. If I had to rank them in order, it's just as listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossmember Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) About thirty five years ago S&W built some trial guns forrr the NYPD in .357 magnum. They were a 4" taper barrel, identical to the mod 10. That's my favorite wheel gun. I'm not sure where the colt came from. Edited August 22, 2017 by crossmember 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHNSN Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 FYI...anyone looking for nice custom engraved grips, here is a great company. Very high quality grips and VERY fast service. I'll post up a pic with my wheelie with the custom grips. I chose the Walnut grips.https://www.badgercustomgrips.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted August 24, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 24, 2017 I've always been a fan of the Single-Action Army style of single-action wheel guns. One that I have always wanted, but haven't gotten around to buying, is the Freedom Arms .454 Cassull. This is a beautifully built firearm and that caliber will certainly cure what ails you. The .454 Cassull has been eclipsed by several far more powerful pistol calibers, but it is still an outstanding round the Freedom Arms is my favorite platform to launch them. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 A big ass nickel plated model 25 in .45 Colt. I don't shoot it much anymore, but there is something about that gun that makes it easy to hit stuff with it. It's my favorite 50 yard plate gun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ronj1 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 4:57 AM, Eric said: Do you have one of these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators Eric Posted August 29, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 29, 2017 49 minutes ago, ronj1 said: Do you have one of these? No, but I'd like to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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