Thread: Question for Gun Folks

Revolver or plastic? Looking to purchase my next gun and trying tp decide between a revolver shot a SW 686 that was awesome but also like the new XDM from Springfield. Thoughts and opinions?

The solution is to get both.

You know me to well

I have the Kimber and the Beretta and was looking for something different the next logical step is plastic with a striker or a revolver. I was amazed at how well I shoot the 686 with a 38 load for the first time touching a revolver. 50 rounds head shots and only 4 were outside the head.

Do you like the .40 S&W round? It you do, and already have 1 or more guns in .40 (or you're adding another caliber ammo to stock up on), I'd give the XDM a try.
If not, you can wait for some other calibers to become available.

Personally I love the feel of .40s, my favorite being a XD SC.

Not a wheelgun fan myself, but to be fair I haven't tried many.

No all I have is a Kimber Gold Match II in 45mm and a Beretta 92FS 9mm

Originally Posted by Don

Revolver or plastic? Looking to purchase my next gun and trying tp decide between a revolver shot a SW 686 that was awesome but also like the new XDM from Springfield. Thoughts and opinions?

Why not a steel auto? There's nothing better than a well tuned custom 1911.

Don get the 686 and have fun, you just bought 2 fantastic auto's get a nice wheel gun....
You never mentioned the bbl length that you were thinking of either?????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Don get the 686 and have fun, you just bought 2 fantastic auto's get a nice wheel gun....
You never mentioned the bbl length that you were thinking of either?????

I agree with Glenn. Look for a Smith with an 8 shot N frame and a six inch barrel. Consider what you intend to do with it. It won't be your carry gun so it will likely only see duty at the range. I carry a 2" bbl airlite 5 shot. That is all it is good for. My Smiths, Glocks, Sig & Beretta are strictly for the range. Here is the S&W website complete with rebates.