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February 3, 2017, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Raffle Choice: 1911 or 586
Local gun rights group is holding a raffle. Winner gets to choose between a new Remington R1 1911 in .45 ACP or a new S&W 586 in .357. Myself, I already have both a 1911 and an older 586 so I am not sure which I would pick if I were to win. Probably lean towards the 586, internal lock and all, but I could be swayed. Which direction would forum members go?
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February 3, 2017, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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It wouldn't hurt to have 2 586's, but I understand your problem. I would like another 1911 as well.....I'm not much help, I know.....probably the 586. You could get a Colt 1911 later.
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February 3, 2017, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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I'm not going to be much help either - I like 'em both.
I have three 686's, and three 1911's. I'm a revolver guy at heart; so I'd probably lean toward the wheel gun.
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February 3, 2017, 11:02 PM | #4 |
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Like others I like them both, and load for them both.
But I would lean towards the 586 If I had my druthers in your position. |
February 3, 2017, 11:22 PM | #5 |
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I agree the 586!
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February 3, 2017, 11:42 PM | #6 |
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Either one and sell , to get something you want .
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February 3, 2017, 11:43 PM | #7 |
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586 vs 1911
The Smith is the way to go.
The Remy is a nice base to start with if you are into "building" a 1911.
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February 4, 2017, 09:50 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for the responses. In the end, I guess having to choose between the two would be a nice problem to have.
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February 4, 2017, 12:06 PM | #9 |
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I prefer the 586, myself, but the 1911 might resale for more...
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February 4, 2017, 12:12 PM | #10 |
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Nothing against them, but from what I have seen of the R1's they are pretty much milspec mechanically speaking. I like better sights with some level of adjustability and prefer a 1911 with an extended beavertail grip safety (big-ish hands here, hammer bite sucks) As mentioned above, probably a good foundation to build on.
Beyond that, I would take the 586 hands down, not even close. |
February 5, 2017, 11:30 AM | #11 |
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I'd assume the reason the winner has their choice is because the respective firearms retail for about the same price. That said, IMHO, at their price points the 1911 is a entry level piece and the 586 is considered upper tier. If one is looking to resell, I doubt if the choice would be an issue of more than just a few dollars. If one is looking to pass the gun on to heirs, then the 586 is the only choice. If it's going to be just an everyday shooter, than you must have your own preference.
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February 5, 2017, 12:07 PM | #12 |
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I own both a Remy R1 and a S&W 686-1. Both are good firearms in my opinion. I would choose the 586 just to have a blued version of my 686.
Of course, it would end up just a good donation to a good cause since I never win anything. |
February 6, 2017, 04:33 AM | #13 |
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Depends on the barrel length. If the 586 has a 4" barrel, it get's the nod.
(The internal lock would have no bearing one way or the other.) But on the other hand...I've got a safe full of Smith & Wesson revolvers. I don't have a 1911.
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February 6, 2017, 08:45 AM | #14 |
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I agree with cajunbass. If the smith has a 6 inch barrel id opt for the 1911. However if its a 4 inch that would probably be my choice. On the other hand i also dont currently own a 1911...so many options
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February 6, 2017, 09:49 AM | #15 |
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heads or tails?
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February 6, 2017, 12:20 PM | #16 |
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It's not even a tough choice to take the 586, even if you already have one!
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February 6, 2017, 07:48 PM | #17 |
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5-8-6.
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February 6, 2017, 08:09 PM | #18 |
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I'd take the Smith. Then again, I'm not a big fan of 1911s - Blasphemy, I know.
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February 6, 2017, 08:15 PM | #19 |
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I think in this case I would also go with the 586. Either way its a win.
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February 9, 2017, 06:49 AM | #20 |
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It would depend on which model R1 they have.
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February 10, 2017, 04:05 PM | #22 |
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586 any day of the month.
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February 11, 2017, 10:35 PM | #23 |
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Thanks for the responses. Tickets have been purchased. In the very unlikely event I win, 586 it shall be.
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August 31, 2017, 10:34 PM | #24 |
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To close the loop the drawing was held this past week and as expected I did not win. The winner ended up choosing the 586.
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September 1, 2017, 02:39 AM | #25 |
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the winner got a WINNER!!!!
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