While I find these “only one gun” discussions, A) horrifying, because why would I possibly only have one gun, and B) pointless because we don’t live in a country with such restrictions (at least not yet), they do set a guy to thinking. If you spend any time on internet firearm forums, there are inevitably a dozen, “if you could have only one gun…” threads or discussions going on. We shook hands and Spencer left the store that day without purchasing anything, but I had obviously given him more to think about and he went home to research revolvers. To make the revolver completely safe, simply opened up the cylinder. In the event of a misfire or dud primer, you just pull the trigger again. No, it doesn’t have the ammunition capacity of a semi-auto, but it could be left loaded for years and be picked up at a moment’s notice and fired. I then explained to him the simplicity, safety and reliability of a quality double action revolver. 38 Specials, it wouldn’t recoil as much as a semi-auto would (or jam on the occasion of a limp-wrist shot from a new shooter). I explained how this revolver is made of solid steel and when fired with. 38 Special cartridge, which is ballistically very similar to the 9mms he had been considering. Spencer gasped when I said “.357 Magnum.” However, I explained to him that this revolver could also fire the lower power. Without hesitation, I walked him over to the revolver counter and asked the salesman to remove a Smith & Wesson 686. I then gave him a contemplative look and he asked me what I would recommend for him. I concurred again – a class was an excellent idea. He shook his head “no,” and assured me that once purchased, he intended to take a firearms class. I concurred with him that GLOCKs are a fine product, but then asked him if he knew how a GLOCK –or any semiautomatic handgun- functioned. When I finally asked him what he thought he wanted to purchase, he sheepishly shrugged, pointed to the GLOCKs, and said, “I guess one of those. He had brought with him a blank spiral notebook in which he studiously jotted down notes as I walked him through various handgun designs and calibers. He was very polite, clean-cut, well-dressed, and was clearly an educated, successful man. However, Spencer confirmed to me that he knew absolutely nothing about firearms. Spencer was interested in purchasing a home-defense handgun, as he was quite concerned about the state of affairs in the world today.
He politely thanked me, accepted my offer, and introduced himself as “Spencer.” So, I did something I rarely do: I walked up, introduced myself and asked him if I could answer any questions for him. However, the staff was very busy, and while they were trying to be polite, they were just too busy with other customers to give him the education he wanted.
The man was well-dressed, and was genuinely trying to elicit information on a subject he knew nothing about. That’s not to say that the middle aged man was being obnoxious, nor that the sales staff was being rude. One tries not to eavesdrop, but two things quickly became clear: 1) the middle-aged gentlemen knew absolutely nothing about firearms, and 2) the sales staff was losing interest in helping him. As I browsed, I kept noticing one middle-aged gentlemen who was trying to ask questions of the salesmen behind the counter. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the gun department was fairly busy. I was recently in one of my favorite Montana gun shops, perusing the used rifle rack and minding my own. Light, crisp single- action trigger pull.This is an extremely versatile and powerful revolver for hunting, home defense, law enforcement, and target competition.
#SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 10 SINGLE ACTION PLUS#
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus Double-Action Revolver has great balance, handles smoothly, and has superb accuracy. The synthetic rubber grip provides a sure hold in any weather, and helps to absorb recoil. Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance and low maintenance for prolonged holster carry, or while camping in the backcountry. The red-ramp front sight is pinned into an integral sight ramp, and the rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation. The single-action trigger pull on the 686 Plus is light and crisp for precise shooting the double-action pull cycles the cylinder smoothly for rapid fire. A full- length ejector rod shroud puts extra weight out front to reduce muzzle flip, allowing for faster sight acquisition on follow up shots. The 686 Plus features a 7-round cylinder, giving you one extra shot over a conventional 6-shooter. The L- Frame Smith & Wesson is a “ medium/heavy” frame specifically designed to hold up the to prolonged use with full-power. Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Double-Action The Model 686 Plus is an L- Frame, Smith & Wesson® Double-Action Revolver chambered in.