The girl is a keeper

[magnanimous_j]

So I got engaged a little before Christmas and my girlfriend, now fiance, decided I should get something shiny too. I just picked it up yesterday. It's a S&W 686 plus. I love it. Compared to the Ruger revolvers I'm familiar with, this trigger is like butter. I'm going to shoot it tomorrow. I was thinking about getting some nice grips in light colored exotic hardwood. I also need a good low slung, gunfighter style holster for it in the woods. I would love to know if anyone has any good ammo recommendations for it or other little tips for getting the most out of it. I can't wait to shoot it.

Oh yeah, can I take that internal safety out of it without voiding my warranty?

[PlateauNDN]

Yup definitely a keeper if she gets you a pistol in exchange for the ring you got her.

[gaddy]

don't know much about the gun but you better give that gal a big sloppy kiss or two.

[PolarBear]

 

[j_h_nimrod]

Definitely a keeper! 

I would not recommend the pretty grips or low slung holster for an actual working gun. Those grips get slick when wet, Hogue grips will suit much better though they don't look as nice. Low slung holsters are a pain in the ass, cross draw holsters are much better for hiking and backpacking.

Ammo has lots of good options.

[magnanimous_j]

Yup definitely a keeper if she gets you a pistol in exchange for the ring you got her.

No kidding. Speaking of which, I have a great referral if anyone needs a really good jewelry person. I saved a pile of money going through a broker rather than Ben Bridge, Jared, etc. 

[bobcat]

Nice gun! Now how about a picture of the girl.   

[deaner]

Nice gun! Now how about a picture of the girl.   

hes too shy to post her up, but here she is.

[gaddy]

nice gun!! can you post it up 1 more time?

[lewy]

Don't get to attached your gunna lose that thing in the divorce ya know Just kidding, nice pistol

[magnanimous_j]

I would not recommend the pretty grips or low slung holster for an actual working gun.

It's kind of both. I certainly want to actually use it, but the reason I picked it is because it's timeless. I like polymer autos as much as the next guy, but I didn't want to get something that would be obsolete with the next tech breakthrough. I wanted this one to be a "pass it down to the next generation" type piece. I do get what your saying about the grips though. But I've seen some that look super classy. 

Low slung holsters are a pain in the ass, cross draw holsters are much better for hiking and backpacking.

I wouldn't have thought that. I usually carry my CZ auto on a shoulder harness in the woods. I would think that the low slung holster, right where the heel of your hand naturally hangs would be the ideal position for it. Why don't you like them?

Nice gun! Now how about a picture of the girl.   

  I have pissed off WAY too many people on this site to be posting ANYTHING that might tip off my real life identify. I've figured out who a couple of you guys are from your posts. I can do without getting an ass kicking for something I've posted bored on the internet.

[724wd]

i like my pistols on the left side while hunting.  i find my rifle slung over my rt shoulder interferes with a pistol also worn on the rt. 

[TheSkyBuster]

Beautiful gun.  Welcome to the world of Stainless Smith and Wesson revolvers.   

[TheSkyBuster]

Take a look at Ahrends Grips   http://www.ahrendsgripsusa.com/  I prefer wood because it doesn't catch on the inside liners of my jackets and I find finger grooves make them just as easy to grip and hold as rubber. 

[j_h_nimrod]

i like my pistols on the left side while hunting.  i find my rifle slung over my rt shoulder interferes with a pistol also worn on the rt. 

That is one of the good reasons. For me I also don't like the holster and gun hanging off my leg, in the thick stuff I am constantly catching it and stripping blueberry branches with it. In cross draw I can use both hands in what for me is an easier and more natural movement and the gun is protected by my body. It also fits under a hip belt pretty well. I have not used a low slung holster that does not restrict some of my movements or get in the way when really stretching and doing what happens while not hiking on a trail.

There are som nice checkered and partially checkered wood grips out there if you look around. I usually switched to the Hogues because they fit me perfectly and I thrash nice grips.