First wheel gun in a very long time

[Ron IA]

Got one (627 pc) love it I shoot 38 short colts in it I have it all tricked out use to shoot it in uspsa and steel challenge matches I love wheel guns have 6 Smiths

 

[Dave Zander]

The worst part of the fun of shooting a revolver is the cleaning. In your case, 8 chambers instead of one like in a semi-auto.

That’s why they make these

 

[NateHaler]

That’s why they make these

Yep, that's the point. And add a couple for the 8-shooter!

 

[Dave Zander]

Yep, that's the point. And add a couple for the 8-shooter!

Ya , that’s a 625, I imagine they make them for the 627 as well. Should have bought one of the 627’s when they came out.

 

[Dave Zander]

Another must have

 

[snert]

I sold my duty gun, a 686 4 ich. I am certified stupid. Regret it to today.

 

[Dave Zander]

I sold my duty gun, a 686 4 ich. I am certified stupid. Regret it to today.

Ya , I had a few more wheel guns I regret selling too.

 

[Dub]

I need to retake the pictures of the 586-3 I have in the classified section. It is WAY nicer in person than I show it as in my ad
I love wheel guns but just need to thin my collection a bit.
That 627 is sweet

 

[snert]

THE SICKENING THING IS I SOLD MY 686 IN 2004 FOR $260

 

[Bugs]

A really smooth, slicked up Smith and Wesson revolver is about as close to mechanical perfection as one can get. I have a modest collection of wheelguns and am thankful that, whenever the urge to sell hit me, I was able to resist it.

 

[alf]

THE SICKENING THING IS I SOLD MY 686 IN 2004 FOR $260

I traded my 6" 686 for a Colt 1911 in 9x23 with an extra 38 Super barrel & mag & a little to boot.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I need to retake the pictures of the 586-3 I have in the classified section. It is WAY nicer in person than I show it as in my ad
I love wheel guns but just need to thin my collection a bit.
That 627 is sweet

I love a 586

 

[Rick in Oregon]

memilanuk, ​

Very nice find there, buddy! I would have jumped on that one too. Any Smith PC gun is a nice gun.

I'm a certified handgun and rifle nut, so have as many wheelies in the safe as semi's. Recently when I noticed Midway had a killer sale on barrels for the 686, I snagged a four incher to go along with my six inch "just for fun".



I also use my M617 10-shot .22LR as my belt gun when in the outback here, so the same Galco OWB rig works perfectly for both guns. Win-win.

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And I'll add that now into 'geezerhood' with a bad back, NOT having to chase brass on the ground is a delightful thing! Enjoy your new one, I know you will. Long live the Wheelgun!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

memilanuk, ​

Very nice find there, buddy! I would have jumped on that one too. Any Smith PC gun is a nice gun.

I'm a certified handgun and rifle nut, so have as many wheelies in the safe as semi's. Recently when I noticed Midway had a killer sale on barrels for the 686, I snagged a four incher to go along with my six inch "just for fun".



I also use my M617 10-shot .22LR as my belt gun when in the outback here, so the same Galco OWB rig works perfectly for both guns. Win-win.

​

And I'll add that now into 'geezerhood' with a bad back, NOT having to chase brass on the ground is a delightful thing! Enjoy your new one, I know you will. Long live the Wheelgun!

Man i love that 10 shot

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

22 wheelgun fans. What is the most accurate 22 revolver you have owned and pls tell a little bit about the revolver.

 

[jonbearman]

I just bought a Model19 Smith with a 6 1/2 inch barrel unfired from the late 60"s. I wish I could post picture's but I cant . It is blued and in the box. 357 magnum of course.

 

[troupe]

Ya , I had a few more wheel guns I regret selling too.

Dave, we have been around the shooting sports game for a very long time. Remember when you could go to a local match and shoot multiple pistols, revolver class, limited class and open class. Your pic's has brought back some old memories. I had taken second place back in the day for the NC State Championship shooting a 625-5", behind a great wheelgun shooter, Allen Ramsey. Many days ago. Did you ever shoot the Mountaineer Classic back in the day ? The revolver is what I advise for home protection in my CC classes, especially for newer shooters.

Tommy Roupe

 

[Forum Boss]

My favorite handgun is the 10-shot Smith/Wesson model 617. There are both a 6" and 4" barrel versions (I think the perfect length would be 5" with a tapered barrel).

 

[Steve Donlon]

I don't think it's the most accurate 22 revolver I have owned but it is the only wheel gun I have now and my favorite. It's a newer Ruger stainless Bearcat with adjustable sights. I found it at Sportsmans Warehouse for $750. The guy at the counter said it's been there for over a year. I don't know why, but the way the frame is built and the size are perfect for carrying cross draw in a flap holster while horseback riding.

 

[topclass2017]

22 wheelgun fans. What is the most accurate 22 revolver you have owned and pls tell a little bit about the revolver.

I've had a couple S&W Model 17's - great pistols without a doubt. Successfully campaigned one for years in a wheelgun bullseye league. Then I was drawn to Colt and acquired an Officers Model Special in .22RF. another wonderful rimfire revolver. As solid as the 17's are, it is hard to beat a Colt trigger. I keep going back and forth about picking up a S&W 10-shot 617 just because. The time may have come to go ahead and do it...