SW 686 vs. 627

[Hotboy]

I'm thinking seriously about getting a revolver in .357 with 4-inch barrel, and I'm leaning toward a Smith.

Apart from the difference in capacity, the main diff I see is the frame size. If you have shot both handguns, how much difference have you felt in the recoil between the medium frame 686 and the large frame 627?

Anything else to recommend one over the other?

[mnichols]

What barrel length are you considering?

I haven't shot an N-frame, but I think the capacity will be a biggest noticeable difference.

I'd go for the 627 myself, though I do own a 686 and love it.

Weight won't be a considerable difference:

627 5": 44oz.
686+ 4": 39oz.
686+ 6": 44oz.

[Lead Waster]

Note: Lots of 6 and 8 round speedloaders in .357. If you go for the 686+, it will be hard to find 7 round speedloaders.

[Safra460]

I have both the 6" 686+ and 627 JM 5" version. Both are the pre-lock versions, I feel like the 627 shoots a little softer than the 686+.

I use the 5 star speed loaders for both and have the plates for quick reloads.

BTW, I shot PPC for over a year in both guns and they are tack drivers.

[Kowan]

I put a deposit on a 627 Performance Center. I'll be able to compare it to my 686 SSR once I get it.

The 627 Pro Series is a 4.2" barrel and weighs 41.2 oz.
The PC version is the 5" 44 oz one.

[shooting4life]

N frame is the only way to go, especially if you have large hands like me.

I got rid of all my non 22lr K and L frames.

[Your ad here]

627 4" has less recoil than the 686. The 686 3" does have a big bark. The nice thing about the 627 is the moon clips. I would get both but I would get the 627 first.

[Wes C Addle]

Note: Lots of 6 and 8 round speedloaders in .357. If you go for the 686+, it will be hard to find 7 round speedloaders.

not true. I have a 686+ and have no problem finding 7 round speed loaders

[Mot Mi]

My 686+ 2.5" kicks like a mule with my full house hand loads with some of the slowest burning powder out there for pistols. Imagine the burn slowly erupting like a volcano and shooting a projectile at supersonic velocties.

[squiddo]

My 686+ 2.5" kicks like a mule with my full house hand loads with some of the slowest burning powder out there for pistols. Imagine the burn slowly erupting like a volcano and shooting a projectile at supersonic velocties.

Same question I'm pondering....which but I admit I was laughing at this. The visual!

[44Ruger]

If you just want to carry it to the range, stand there and shoot, bigger absorbs more recoil sure. If you want to use it in more situations than that, the 686 is what you want for versatility...you can get 7 round speedloaders very easily, theres just not a lot of choice

[Hotboy]

If you just want to carry it to the range, stand there and shoot, bigger absorbs more recoil sure. If you want to use it in more situations than that, the 686 is what you want for versatility...you can get 7 round speedloaders very easily, theres just not a lot of choice

It's gonna be for the fun of shooting a revolver, plus I'm thinking it might be a smarter HD weapon in the nightstand drawer than my 1911. I'll see whether the local range has 586/686 and 627 rentals to try out before buying.

[hambam105]

Lets talk recoil for just 1 soundbite.

The N frame is usually heavier when fully loaded compared with the L frame.

Extra weight does not defy that old science rule about for every action there is a equal re-action.

The extra pistol weight will soak-up a little more felt recoil causing the revolver to move less, but...there is always a but, but then it will take more strength on your part to return the weight added revolver back on target.

Are we done with the 20 second attention span?

Pistols, heavy pistols, customized pistol with added weight to counteract the affects of recoil, tend to "bounce" instead of kicking or twisting in the shooters hand. Watch videos of PPC shooters firing 3 plus pound revolver with wimpy 38 special loads. The pistol muzzles bounce. Then watch unaltered pistols during recoil. If you can come up with a better word than bounce' please let me know.

That is my story science line for this year...and I'm sticking to it.

[orangeusa]

You know, after I bought 44remmag Blackhawk, recoil is really not an issue. No brag.

I quit complaining about 40 cal. Ect...
My point is that everything is relative.


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[jeffrice6]

At one time I purchased a 686-3 and an original 627 with in one week. I kept the 686 ~ The oldschool 627 was a 5" non-fluted cylinder & was a joy to shoot (and to be honest, I never would have let her go if not for the -3 686) I had a choice, sexy shooter or safe queen. Sold the 627 & put that $ towards another purchase and have never looked back..... Real 627's sure were sexy!