Need a 2-3 inch revolver with 7 or 8 shot cylinder any suggestions??

[rem44m]

Anyone have experience/suggestions with 7-8 shot revolvers? I'm hoping to find such a beauty at 5 bills or under!

Pics are great if you have them too!

 

[Laker]

What caliber? How are you planning on using it? Your question is a bit vague.

 

[Vividia]

If you are talking .357, then S&W 627 PC is very nice, 8 shot.

686 Plus is a 7 shot, and 386 Nightguard is also a 7 shot. However, the 386 is the lighter weight scandium frame so it's a little more "brisk" in the hand when shooting .357 loads. Weight vs recoil, the eternal tradeoff.

I have shot all of these and like them, though i would likely not shoot much .357 through teh 386 LOL.

Also, the 686 comes in several flavors which you can compare.

 

[secret_agent_man]

This: http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1848&cid=1

 

[rem44m]

"What caliber? How are you planning on using it? Your question is a bit vague."

It would be for concealed carry preferably in 357 mag.

 

[230therapy]

S&W 686 or 686+

Skip anything by Taurus.

 

[540mope]

a used S&W 686+ would be tops on the short list. you'll have to find a real sweet deal on one since you don't want to spend over $500. good luck!!!

 

[FrankenMauser]

Why 7 or 8 shot? Is there a distinct purpose here, or just a desire for "high" capacity?

 

[rem44m]

FrankenMauser- Just a desire for a higher capacity for concealed carry.

 

[Molasses]

I've got a 2&1/2" 686+ that belonged to a late friend. It's pretty nice and carries better than I'd have expected. Unfortunately for me, my wife likes it too.
There's a pic about halfway down the page here:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=454035&page=8

 

[ScotchMan]

I really like the 386 as well. While I love the idea of a high capacity revolver as the perfect compromise, keep in mind a 7 or 8 shot cylinder is very fat. It'll be harder to conceal than a typical 5 shot snubby.

 

[rem44m]

Came across a 686+ in a 2 and 1/2 inch today at my local gun shop and man that thing was sweet! I may be able to pick it up next week after they figure out how much they want to sell it for because it is a used gun they just got in today. I love smiths!

 

[rem44m]

"I really like the 386 as well. While I love the idea of a high capacity revolver as the perfect compromise, keep in mind a 7 or 8 shot cylinder is very fat. It'll be harder to conceal than a typical 5 shot snubby."

Scotchman- I agree, but everything is a trade off I don't kind packin the extra width! It's worth the extra shots!

 

[Viper225]

Rem44
I switch around my carry guns quite a bit. I carry a 3" 625 N Frame, as well as a 2.75" 310 Night Guard airweight N Frame in Lobo Pancake holsters. I really do not have any problem with concealing them. The 310 NG being really lite weight makes for a super carry piece.

You will like the 686+ just fine. One of these days you might even put a little more Long Green together and swap it for a 386. Get a good heavy belt and you should have no problem with carrying it.

Bob

 

[Laz]

A bit on the large side but a Smith and Wesson performance center 627, 8 shot, 2.5 inch barrel fits your requirement (except for the under 5 bills part). A bit pricey but will serve a lifetime.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...75655_757896_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y


Or, perhaps better, a 327 Nightguard: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57770_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[Master Blaster 2]

Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center 8shot .357 Magnum on sale at Buds $993 shipped. OP save up your pennys.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_39_73/products_id/26378

 

[Ralph G. Briscoe]

Ditto on the 327PC. I love mine. Weighs the same as a Chief's special and a set of service stocks from Smith make it a lot easier to conceal. I shoot .38's (FBI load) in mine so don't need those huge standard grips to soak up recoil. One SERIOUS carry piece. Pricey, but worth it.

 

[Ralph G. Briscoe]

 

[HighValleyRanch]

Ralph,
Where did you get those grips?

 

[rep1954]

I'm not experienced with the Taurus line personally I do know folk who have thou and they claim they are good work horses but nothing fancy. This does seem to fit in your price range.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_50_494/products_id/31314