50th Birthday present?

[cindynles]

Why get a 686 7 shot when they make a 627 8 shot?

Yep, 627 Pro, 4" is almost the same price, almost the same size, holds an extra shot, and is cut for moon clips.

[ysr_racer]

I've got the 627 Pro 5" in double action only. I've had quite a bit of work on it by the guy that designed it for S&W. It's unbelievably smooth.

[Bakerloo]

S&W 500 Magnum
.50 Cal
1 caliber for every year alive...

[highpower]

It's always easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. Buy both.

[pacmule]

Bakerloo beat me to it, but yeah, 50th Birthday = 50 cal.
500 S&W, 50AE, either works

[Skip_Dog]

Buy them both by noon and have a B:L:T for lunch.

[God Bless America]

Buy them both by noon and have a B:L:T for lunch.

Not in CA.

[Che762x39]

Last year for my wedding anniversary I got the 686 Plus four inch which is a tack driver but recently I have been having light strikes. (wife got diamonds)

[SnWnMe]

Why get a 686 7 shot when they make a 627 8 shot?

Because

1) He doesn't miss as much as you.

2) Being serious here: The cylinder cadence of an 8 gun is just so off.

[Fishwishin]

S&W 500 Magnum
.50 Cal
1 caliber for every year alive...

This!^^
It is the most appropriate choice.

[rm1911]

How about something in chrome



Probably lead to a lot more fun.

[Cincinnatus]

The CMP has service-grade M1 Garands for $750. Add in all the DROS, taxes, fees, etc., it's right around $1K. Hell of a deal for a .30-06 slug-thrower....

[deadcoyote]

I’m gonna go off script here and recommend a SW model 29 machine engraved. They’re on roster, cost $880 from buds, and while it looks like a shiny bbq gun you can shoot it and not feel bad about it. Plus it’s the only 4” model 29 on roster.

[MarCat]

I like where you are going with this.

For mine, I chose a SS 8" 44 mag Colt Anaconda.

Choose wisely.

[TapTapToad]

Since I didn't see a gold D.E. as a choice:



OK, fake bacon.