Anyone have experience with both of these that could lend an opinion ? Fwiw my buddy just got a smith 586 (blued version of the 686). Any input is appreciated. I definitely agree with this. Thank you all for the feedback. The 686 won. :emoji_metal: FWIW at one time I had about 12 S&Ws from Mod 10,15,19,27,28,29,36 and a couple others I can't remember the Model number of and no Rugers. Never a problem with it and put a lot of rounds through it. “To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand. Be sure to enter the NES/MFS November Giveaway ***Chinese Surplus SKS Type 56***. My GP shot just as good as the 686. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Just sweet. It's one of my very favorite guns. Think the model # is 1753. I have a 4” 686-5 and two GP-100s (3” & 6”). GP100 is a nice revolver, is tough as nails and is more forgiving to reloaders because of its simple tough construction. I prefer the Ruger because of the internal lock on the Smith. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I’ve narrowed it down to two options. You must log in or register to reply here. Both companies have fine customer service/warranties. S&W's are over-hyped and over-priced in my opinion. I can't compare to the gp100 as I have never shot one though. Buy a Standard GP100, and have Tim Gosling at Gartman arms to a trigger job, spring changes and add Trigger Shims and you will get a better product. Hickok45 _____ I just can't get past that screw down plate on the S&W. One of the gun magazines back in the 1980's did a pretty thorough side by side comparison between the 686 and Python. Even though the failures are few, it’s still there. Light hammer strikes right out if the box. Have a 686 and absolutely love it. Sent it back already after one range trip. The Smith is perfectly balanced (4 inch no-lock) and it is without a doubt my favorite wheel gun.//. I do think the Ruger looks better though. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Ruger® GP100® Match Champion™ Double-Action Revolver Model 1775, Revolverholics: S&W 686 vs. GP100 vs. SP101. The same goes for the Python, when he is added to the list. feels much slicker than the L frame, I have both. I have seen handled and fired both of these guns and they are both good guns but i would chose the GP100 because its heavier than the 686 and can absorb the recoil of the magnum loads much better. I appreciate the time and responses. Click, click, click. I had a 3" Ruger GP100 for about a year. Really nice gun super smooth and very accurate. Final conclusions have been mixed on that. So, in a six-inch revolver, which gun is generally more accurate? I have a 686+ 6"bbl....LOVE it...very smooth....If you're near Hopkinton, I can let you try mine. I've been looking at some stainless and blued GP100s (both new and used) and a store owner showed me a 4 inch stainless 686-6, used but in great shape. When I was still a member at Danvers a guy named Jaime let me shoot his performance center S&W, wonderful trigger. The question of S&W 686 vs. GP100 is a redundant question indeed. Never shot a GP100 but I'm sure it is awesome as well. The gp100 was also about $100 cheaper. What activity do you have planned for shooting it? It would be hard to beat a S&W’s action, but at the end of the day it would be the Ruger for me. How much do you really want to spend? The Smith is perfectly balanced (4 inch no-lock) and it is without a doubt my favorite wheel gun. If I were to choose between them the 686 would edge it out simply due to what I feel is a smoother trigger which gives me a more consistent groping. Very accurate and fun to shoot. GP100 shoots great, accurate, robust, easy front sight replacement. Have shot a SW 686 many times at a 100yards very accurately, still like my security six haven’t shot a GP. The same goes for the Python, when he is added to the list. Six of one a half-dozen of the other ... both are great revolvers. Based on how many people love the GP100, I think it's safe to say you couldn't go wrong with either one. He uses both.”. By all means, please continue on if you wish. K frame is phenomenal. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for a NES Membership  The benefits pay for the membership many times over. I've always been a big Ruger revolver fan, have several of their single actions, and decided I needed a 4 inch .357 the other day. The thing will drive nails if I do my job. Only the Korth is built to clearly higher standards. I’ve shot the GP100, but I have not shot the Smith & Wesson. I own a 686 and my father owns a GP100, either guns are top in my book. Any input is appreciated. The question of S&W 686 vs. GP100 is a redundant question indeed. Tim did this to mine and I love it, NES/MFS November Giveaway ***Chinese Surplus SKS Type 56***. I shot a friend's 686 Plus and it gave me the itch for a revolver (everything else was a 1911 at the time). Yes, I know the gp100 vs. 686 has been debated more often than ford v. chevy and "taste great v. less filling". C9183124-6AB3-4206-A840-CECCBB21C9F5.jpeg, Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. My newer GP 100 has about the same quality as they always had A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Went with the GP100 and later got a trigger job. Either are great guns. I have a Talo GP100 and I love the damn thing. Anyone have experience with both of these that could lend an opinion ? Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by cookekdjr, Dec 31, 2005. I'm only concerned with accuracy. The answer depends mostly on personal preference, since characteristics and performance are so close. That said, Ruger revolvers are tanks and break in wonderfully. I’ve decided on the Ruger. I don't regret my GP100 one bit. FWIW, I bought a 642 with the lock for my son as a carry gun. Used examples of this can be had for about half the cost of the 686 and boy do they shoot. you mean the side plate? I went with the 617 in 6" bbl as well. Nice gun. the same design that's been working for 130+ years? get a 66-8 new production. In the previous thread I notice multiple people saying don't get a Smith that has the lock/they never would. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Never shot a ruger gp but I have a 686 I bought used with a trigger job already done.

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