Ruger GP100 vs S&W 686 round 1

[richardraw316]

WHEEL GUN BATTLE! .357 fun around here. which one is better. either way we all win.

 

[Fordtough25]

GP100 rules no doubt, IMO

 

[fastwally]

S&W, what the others are judged by.

 

[84VETTE]

I love both but if i could have only one...GP w/o a doubt

 

[trip007]

Another for the GP

 

[Colt556]

Love me some Smiffs!!!

 

[x10]

Your asking the difference between a 24 oz framing hammer and a 12 oz finish hammer.

Both are great for the person holding the handle.

If I wanted to win bullseye matches the Smith wins hands down

If I wanted to beat zombies in the head after I was out of ammo the GP100 wins by a slight margin.

I have both and and wouldn't get rid of either

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

Had both at the same time. Can not say one is better but kept the 6" gp100 and sold the 4" 686. Want to try deer hunting is the reason for keeping the 6".

 

[gunman41mag]

S M I T H & W E S S O N 686, has a sweet trigger & very accurate

 

[longbarrel]

When it comes to double action revolvers, does it really get any better than a Smith?? Now single action, Ruger and even Colt are better IMO. Since we are talking x2 I would say the 686.

 

[Tombs]

The GP100 is a fighting revolver, the 686 (especially post lock) is more of a home defense, carry, and target gun.

Compare size and weight, those GP100s in any barrel length are a massive chunk of steel built to survive the end of the world. S&Ws are now lawyer locked and competition shooter oriented.

Apples and oranges really. I'll say this, a new GP100 will take a trigger job far better than a new S&W.

Do I own a GP100? Nope, but I have a 454 SRH 7.5" I love, and they both feel similar in size and quality.

I have a 686 SSR that I love to death, but I wouldn't really call it a combat revolver.

 

[JBI812]

You can spend a lot of money and buy a Smith Wesson and it will last a life time. Or, you can spend less money and buy a Ruger GP100 and it too will last a lifetime. It comes down to Value. Ruger offers a lot of value and they are a lot les costly. Frankly, I've owned 64-66 and 686 and m still trying to find the accuracy that everyone is talking about. I sold my S & W and still have Ruger revolvers.

 

[kjf40]

GP any day!!

 

[Titanium Man]

Ruger

 

[RandomCubed]

I own a GP100. I've recently shot both the 686 and my GP100 right next to one another. It is very hard to say one is better than the other. I would say that the 686 is a touch more accurate. Both are solid and could stand a beating.
All that said, I own the GP100

 

[dannyb89]

GP100 for sure. Check out Wilson Combats custom spring kits. They really make the double action better on these six guns. I also hear they do one hell of a trigger job on the rugers.

 

[Fordtough25]

Soaking in all this GP100 goodness makes me want to get it out of the safe when I get home and hold it.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm with X10. The Smith is a surgeon's scalpel, the Ruger is your best hunting knife. Apples and oranges. And I do love 'em both.

 

[Herndon's Gun & Ammo]

686 Sexy, Smooth, Shoots Straight, Smith & Wesson !

 

[brutalone]

When it comes to double action revolvers, does it really get any better than a Smith?? Now single action, Ruger and even Colt are better IMO. Since we are talking x2 I would say the 686.

The Colt Python has the smoothest action I have ever felt. That being said.... I would go for the GP100.... I have owned dozens of Rugers and everyone has been accurate and fairly smooth from the factory. A little tuning will make them even better.
.....and you could shoot a million rounds through one and it will still be ready for your kids and grand kids to do the same.
FYI I have a 2 5/8th blue Ruger Security Six I might sell if you guys are interested....