JeffC
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Any input on these? Good or Bad? I thinking about a new revolver and while I like my 686s, this one is interesting....http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3?cat=407533&item=1207358&sw_activeTab=1
Anyone own a S&W m620?
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JeffC
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So no one has one huh?
They are either too new or that unpopular
They are either too new or that unpopular
Difficult decision
My daughter and I are both considering revolvers. The Smiths are so nice, and there are so many models that it makes the decision quite difficult. Let us know what you decide and the "why". It might help us too. Good luck.
Doc2005
My daughter and I are both considering revolvers. The Smiths are so nice, and there are so many models that it makes the decision quite difficult. Let us know what you decide and the "why". It might help us too. Good luck.
Doc2005
sfhogman
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Just ordered it yesterday. It's at the gunshop, but being in Ca. I have to wait 10 days (All together: BUT I'M ANGRY NOWWW!!). Looks to be very nicely made, and the trigger is as smooth as my 38/44, single action anyway.
Feels just right in my hand. Two-piece barrel is a little odd. Overall, a very sharp looking gun.
I'll post again as soon as I get a chance to shoot it. We shall see...
Jeff
Feels just right in my hand. Two-piece barrel is a little odd. Overall, a very sharp looking gun.
I'll post again as soon as I get a chance to shoot it. We shall see...
Jeff
If I were to buy a post-agreement .357 4-inch Smith with lock, I would want to check out the new, model 520 . It's the "21st Century, Heavy Duty Replacement for the Famous Model 19."
Benefits as I see it:
not fully lugged
7-shots
thicker forcing cone than the 19s
carbon steel frame arguably stronger than stainless counterpart (620)
lighter titanium cylinder for less wear during fast shooting
Benefits as I see it:
not fully lugged
7-shots
thicker forcing cone than the 19s
carbon steel frame arguably stronger than stainless counterpart (620)
lighter titanium cylinder for less wear during fast shooting
JeffC
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Hrm Snubbyman, that does look like a cool piece, but I don't know how to take the fiber optic front sights, I would guess they are too fragile for a carry gun right? Never had a fiber optic front sight...
SigLaw
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I have one too and really like it. Sits prefectly in my hand and handles the magnum loads with ease. Shooting .38s is almost like shooting .22s.
FreedomNet
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620 Problems
See this post
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=1906236&postcount=66
for problems we are having with our new one, just out of the box.
See this post
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=1906236&postcount=66
for problems we are having with our new one, just out of the box.
Marshall
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JeffC, do you want stainless with red ramp or black carbon/grey titanium with hi-vis? You can put whatever grips you like on it.
620
4" Revolver
$669.00*
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing.
* 21st Century, Heavy Duty Replacement for the Venerable Model 66
* Two-Piece, Enhanced Performance, Semi-Lug, Barrel Construction
* 7-Shot Cylinder Capacity
* Adjustable Sight Target Style
620
4" Revolver
$669.00*
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing.
* 21st Century, Heavy Duty Replacement for the Venerable Model 66
* Two-Piece, Enhanced Performance, Semi-Lug, Barrel Construction
* 7-Shot Cylinder Capacity
* Adjustable Sight Target Style
sfhogman
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As mentioned on other threads, My 620 arrived with a slightly misaligned front sight and some tool marks in the throat of the barrel. Otherwise shot well and is very well finished. It's back at Smith right now on warranty. We shall see.
The gun actually fits my hand better than my friend's Model 19.
Jeff
The gun actually fits my hand better than my friend's Model 19.
Jeff
cheap
think the 620's are S&W's reduction of production costs and trying to keep revolver prices down...but the 620 is not the revolver the 686 is...the tube and shroud barrel system, the MIM parts, all cheap alternatives to the classic S&W...a bean counter gun.
think the 620's are S&W's reduction of production costs and trying to keep revolver prices down...but the 620 is not the revolver the 686 is...the tube and shroud barrel system, the MIM parts, all cheap alternatives to the classic S&W...a bean counter gun.
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It's funny, because the 686 isn't the revolver the Highway Patrolman was: non-recessed cylinder; pinless, torque-it-till-it-feels-right, faux-PPC barrel; pizza-oven finish. . .
I've got both a 686 and Highway Patrolman, and I don't see how those "bean counter-driven" changes have dumbed down the former in the least. Despite the "cheaper" design, the 686 is a superb wheelgun. Likewise, I don't see any evidence that the 620 is somehow a lower-quality, less capable gun than the latest 686.
I've got both a 686 and Highway Patrolman, and I don't see how those "bean counter-driven" changes have dumbed down the former in the least. Despite the "cheaper" design, the 686 is a superb wheelgun. Likewise, I don't see any evidence that the 620 is somehow a lower-quality, less capable gun than the latest 686.
P. Plainsman
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Handled a new 620 recently. Good fit & finish, decent lockup, but a hitchy trigger in both DA and SA. I don't know whether The Lock or the seven-shot lockwork was at fault, but I suspect it's the latter, as the new 686 Plus seven-shooter I handled also displayed the same hitchiness.
I haven't encountered this flaw on current S&W six-shooters. My new production 629 and Model 10 have The Lock, yet both have smooth, even triggers.
If this 620's action was typical of the new model, one would probably be better served by passing it up and finding a 66 or a regular, six-shot 686.
I haven't encountered this flaw on current S&W six-shooters. My new production 629 and Model 10 have The Lock, yet both have smooth, even triggers.
If this 620's action was typical of the new model, one would probably be better served by passing it up and finding a 66 or a regular, six-shot 686.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "hitchy", but my 620's trigger is smooth in both SA anbd DA. It's stroke does seem to be shorter or quicker in DA and I'm thinking its due to the timing with the extra chamber. Other than that, I really dont see any difference between it and my old Model 28.
P. Plainsman
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Hitchy = trigger stacks up and gives a "click" about 2/3 of the way through the pull, then relents slightly before the hammer falls. Not horrific, but it would distract me. I'm not a big fan of the stacking in Colt double actions either. At least with them the stacking occurs right at the end of the pull.
Not a phenomenon I've encountered in S&W six-shooters.
Agree with you about the shorter stroke in the seven-shooters; don't personally like that either. Give me dead smooth and even. I'll even trade a heightened pull weight for evenness.
Not a phenomenon I've encountered in S&W six-shooters.
Agree with you about the shorter stroke in the seven-shooters; don't personally like that either. Give me dead smooth and even. I'll even trade a heightened pull weight for evenness.
Pointblank
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I've had a 620 for several months now and really like it. I shot a lot of different magnum loads through it with no problem. I didn't like the rubber Hogues it came with and replaced them with Uncle Mike's with finger grooves. They fully cover the backstrap. I bought a few HKS speedloaders and I'm happy as a clam. It's my housegun and I keep it loaded with Corbon DPX +Ps for now. When the Magnum DPX comes out I will re-evaluate.
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