Colt or S&W 357 spoon?
 

I’ve been looking off and on for a Colt 357 but haven’t really seen one I liked. How does the S&W 357 spoon compare? PSA has the S&W and they’re down the street from me.

Thoughts on the two?

S&W 686 PARTRIDGE SIGHT 6" .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER | SATIN STAINLESS

https://palmettostatearmory.com/s-w-686-partridge-sight-6-357-magnum-revolver-satin-stainless-150844.html

My vote is a vintage S&W model 28 ( Highway Patrolman ) or the Model 27......Both are "N" frames and are the best. Have a few Colt Pythons but i think the S&W "N" frame is better.

Early Pre-28"s & 27"s are good up to 28-2"s & 27-2's.......these models have the pinned barrels, recessed cylinders, no stupid locks.

S

I've got a thing about 686's I LOVE them.

But the Colt is money in the bank should you wish to sell it in the future.

Just my opinion.

I have a 686+ I purchased a few years ago , it also is stainless steel but with a shorter barrel . It is one fine shooter I really like it . I don't think you will be disappointed .

If I were purchasing a new revolver now .... it would be a 686. I've had a M27 for 4 decades... and I love Colts too :)

+1 for the 686.

The 6" barrel has nice, tight rifling for light special loads, which I found ideal for target shooting. Get some nice grips, as shooting heavy loads through it can beat your hand up some.

I got a trigger job, had the safety lock disabled and chamfered the chambers - makes a wonderful spoon.

Tell me more plz. Was it the SA spring?

Another 686 fan here! Also have a Colt Trooper mk3 in 6”, but honestly prefer the 686.

I have a pair of S&W 357 magnums, one is a 686 no dash that was worked on to be a pretty great target pistol. The other in an early TRR-8 from the S&W Performance shop when they first came out. Great trigger pull and it holds 8 rounds!
John

I have a Ruger GP100, as an alternative.

A 686 fan here as well. Fine gun and value keeps going up as well.

I have a 28-2 and dad has a 27. Both great shooters with great trigger pull sa and da. I would have no issues with a 686 if I needed another. The S&W grips fit my hand much better than Colt or Ruger so try one on to see how they fit. We had a Ruger for a while but I did not like it very well. YMMV.

Nothing like a Registered Magnum.

this is my choice for a new 3...5...7 Magnum

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/manurhin-mr73-sport-5-25/

Of course this is the finest available..

Had one and sold it..long ago

https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/revolvers/mongoose-silver-357

Ifn you are gona get a 686..best get an early production one circa 1982...wt SN prefix A&&-XXX or B&&-xxx

They are around and are usually in good condition often wt box sned to the spoon.

Some of the early 686 & 586 (blued version) had adjustable front sights, some were in anodized blue SS..

I do not like the hole in the side of the frame models nor the 7 shooters..

Sooooo.... how did it shoot :D?

CZ now owns Colt...so you can expect to see some really interesting DA's coming out..

Some things a gentleman just doesn't discuss...

I had a shoot with a Korth Super Sport .357. Very nicely made gun. And accurate. German too so they must be good ;)

Have had a Colt King Cobra 357 for many years. It's the best all around pistol I've had out of a bunch
Shoots straight, has never misfired, really accurate

Tangent....anyone put aftermarket grips on the 686? OEM sux.

More information on the grips, please. I don’t have huge hands, but they’re good sized. I found shooting my 38 special was difficult due to how small it was.

How’s the 357 spoon food supply?

I have the factory rubber grips on mine and actually like them. Most of the wooden grips look nice but I find them to be chunky or slippery. I have checkered wooden grips with finger grooves on the front side of my Colt and do like those, but still find them to be a little big.

Search on Higgin's posts about grips ... lots of options. Both of the wooden S&W grips below came with the spoon. I love the smooth ones on the M629, but when I used to shoot the M27 more, I had rubber Pachmayrs on it ... made it more KC friendly :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620750906.jpg

I used these Hogues on the Model 28-3 They made it look good ;)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620759145.JPG

< sigh >
This sure is purdy!
https://decg5lu73tfmh.cloudfront.net...1424043005.jpg

Another 686 fan here. Bought this for my Son years ago, S/N AA**..., pre-dash, very clean. He is away being a Naval Officer so I am keeping it safe. It's my bed side piece, loaded with full bore self defense rounds, and is the most reliable & accurate hand appliance we own.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620773262.jpg

That said I would be happy to have a Colt in the house too! Fantastic bit of hardware both.

Well, I ordered it and received an email confirming the purchase. I’m out of town or I’d go to the store to see if it’s there, look at grips and check on ammo.

If it’s not what I want or comfortable with it, I’ll refuse it I suppose.

Excellent.

And I've found some grips for you LOL

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620782152.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Pachmayr-63020-Frame/dp/B01A3PNGXO/ref=pd_lpo_200_img_2/139-6531305-1583948?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01A3PNGXO&pd_rd_r= 4189df04-36c9-41ca-bdd5-1fdd53523443&pd_rd_w=0GCnV&pd_rd_wg=RWRKc&pf_rd_p= a0d6e967-6561-454c-84f8-2ce2c92b79a6&pf_rd_r=SXME7ZFZWCH7Y6ZMGSVV&psc=1&re fRID=SXME7ZFZWCH7Y6ZMGSVV

Nice! That’s the style I’m thinking of.