Choices, choices. .357 revolver or 10mm 1911.

357 Smith & Wesson 686 SSR, RIA Tac II in 10mm, CZ P-09, or safe ? Help me decide

  • 357 Smith & Wesson 686 SSR

    Votes: 36 70.6%

  • RIA Tac II in 10mm

    Votes: 8 15.7%

  • CZ P-09

    Votes: 3 5.9%

  • Safe

    Votes: 4 7.8%
  • Total voters
    51
  • Poll closed .
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Went into the lgs today. This particular one I've been avoiding because he always has something I want.

I have been a good boy for over a year so I will be buying a pistol as a reward.

I have all my "needs" taken care of.

This lgs has both a sw686 SSR (used) and a RIA Tac II in 10mm for about the same price.

If one or the other had been there. I would have bought it right then...

But the choice has thrown me for a loop.

Which should I get and why?

Yes I reload:)
 
Trevillian said:
Went into the lgs today. This particular one I've been avoiding because he always has something I want.

I have been a good boy for over a year so I will be buying a pistol as a reward.

I have all my "needs" taken care of.

This lgs has both a sw686 SSR (used) and a RIA Tac II in 10mm for about the same price.

If one or the other had been there. I would have bought it right then...

But the choice has thrown me for a loop.

Which should I get and why?

Yes I reload:)
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You must post a poll.
It is the only way.
We solemnly swear to be respectful in spending your money.
 
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Do you have either caliber already? Could one of them better fill a hole in your collection?


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fieldgrade said:
You must post a poll.
It is the only way.
We solemnly swear to be respectful in spending your money.
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^^^^^^^^^^

This. make it fun for everyone......…...add the poll.

As for me I vote for the sw686 SSR. Popular gun, awesome round, and will always be able to "sell itself" if that time arrives.
 
B00ger said:
Do you have either caliber already? Could one of them better fill a hole in your collection?


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Have never owned either caliber. Have been wanting a 10mm hard for the last little while. But after running a friend's SW 627 over the years, a Smith revolver is a want as well.
 
Trevillian said:
? That mean a mod shall create one for me?

That would be ideal
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Done. The poll closes in two days. We’ll call that your cooling off period. :D

Oops. I’ll delete mine
 
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fieldgrade said:
Done. The poll closes in two days. We’ll call that your cooling off period. :D

Oops. I’ll delete mine
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I intend to buy one or the other first thing tomorrow;)

I have wanted both types for a while. Both being there made me pause for the cause lol
 
Millie said:
1911. Duhhhhhh.......
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I've had several 1911's. All in .45 though.

I've shot many a .357 revolver. All I have owned were .38 snubs.

Hence the conundrum. A 1911 in a caliber I've always wanted to use. Or a revolver in a caliber I've always wanted to own;)
 
Trevillian said:
I've had several 1911's. All in .45 though.
I've shot many a .357 revolver. All I have owned were .38 snubs.
Hence the conundrum. A 1911 in a caliber I've always wanted to use. Or a revolver in a caliber I've always wanted to own;)
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Ding, ding, ding...……….we now have a decision and a winner.
 
Trevillian said:
Have never owned either caliber. Have been wanting a 10mm hard for the last little while. But after running a friend's SW 627 over the years, a Smith revolver is a want as well.
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I have a 686 and a 10mm RI, and both are absolute stellar firearms. But >if< I had to choose between the two it would be the 686. 10mm is extremely fun and useful, don’t get me wrong...

But the smith can cover a lot of itches...from shooting hot .357 wristbreakers all the way down to powder puff .38 for practice. It’s just an all around good option to have in the stable.


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B00ger said:
I have a 686 and a 10mm RI, and both are absolute stellar firearms. But >if< I had to choose between the two it would be the 686. 10mm is extremely fun and useful, don’t get me wrong...

But the smith can cover a lot of itches...from shooting hot .357 wristbreakers all the way down to powder puff .38 for practice. It’s just an all around good option to have in the stable.


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Holy wow! You super edited the heck outta my posts.... I looked back and took me a minute to realize:p

Respect. Truly respect! This is the essence of what I'm thinking.

Very well put:)
 
The SSR .. One of the best out of the box double action triggers I’ve felt in a semi-custom revolver as far as weight and feel. It is about 9 to 9 1/2 lbs but smooth and constant. The single action trigger is about 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 lbs and breaks nicely. I shot everything from puff .38 wadcutters) which felt almost like .22lr out of the L-frame 686) up to hot full .357mag loads which were very manageable.

A 4” .357mag revolver is probably the most versatile handgun out there and everyone should own at least one.
 
Ooooo. Then for extra fun. I could buy a safe finally (I have a cabinet inside a concrete block room with a stout locked door, inside my locked house)

Or.... For less monies. I have a super hankering to try a CZ P-09 that they also had. Super slick. I want:D

But I am thinking a "fun" gun in all steel is the way the moment:cool:


@Brangus. Thanks:)
 
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