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I purchased a new 686 + last year. Have had no problems with it and it feels like a S W revolver should. Was not cheap,,,,,,

My cousin told me his dad was the original Boss Hog of Hazard Ky which is about 35 miles north of Harlen County. He was there around 1942 to 51. The coal wars spilled over into Letcher and Perry County, where Hazard is located, as well. My uncle owned a pool room in Hazard, and killed a drunk man who drew a handgun on him in the pool room, years ago. He shot the man in self-defense, but my uncle Claude Reed had to leave to keep the dead guy's family from killing him out of revenge. There was not much law around there during the early/mid 40's. My dad told me the Sherrif was about all the law they had back then, and they generally just came by after the shooting was done and helped clean up the mess during the coal war period and after wards. Said many were corrupt. Most people in Eastern Ky just took care of things themselves until the early 50"s. My cousin told me his dad ruled Hazard with an iron clad fist and the pool room was his place of business. Cousin Jack said his dad carried, and had close to him 2 SW and 1 Colt Revolvers during that time. He sold his business, including 3 working moonshine stills, for a considerable amount of money in the early 50's and moved across the road from where we lived at the time in Camargo, in N E KY in 1953. My uncle moved to Morning View in W Ky, a few years later, and lived there till he passed. Many said one of those revolvers saved his life that night. Like I stated previously, revolvers have been close to me in every serious situation that I have ever been forced to react too. I never felt unprepared in a single one of them. Now my time in Vietnam was different, although I was never in combat that the VA will recognize. I was on the perimeter backing the Marines, dug in a fox hole in a second line of defense for 3 weeks, during the Teat Offensive of 1968. It was quite a show as "Charlie" overrun the North end of the base, and I was on the West end. We could hear small arms fire coming from the Flight Line and several heavy charges destroying fighter, helicopters, and bomber aircraft less than 800 feet away. I was 19 at the time and that is where I became a man. Not many people can say exactly when the grew into a man, but I can. I viewed a lot of the Pilots carrying SW 38Spl revolvers ever day during 67/68. Edited to add; My father said his brother was as about as crooked as they came during those times. Was involved in a lot of lawlessness.

We were able to go out and shoot 100 rounds this afternoon. My wife's hand got sore so we quit.

My EDC is a 357 and I have it stocked with Cor Bon DPX 125 gr 357 Mag. This ammo is somewhat softer shooting than most full power 357 S D loads. Follow up shots are much easier and back on target is very quick. The bullets are solid copper, and it expands to a large front face into a perfect star in water jugs. Travels into the 4th jug with 2 layers of terrycloth and 2 layers of denim outside the first jug of water. Actually, most times, it puts a large dent, sometimes slightly punctures, in the very back wall of the 4th jug so penetration is exceptional. They are costly to purchase, but I don't shoot them most times I practice. My practice ammo is Winchester white box 115 gr in 9 mm, and 130 gr full metal jacket RN white box in 38 spl. None of the ammo is cheap any longer. My Sweetie and me plan a practice trip to our back yard range this afternoon. We will practice both 9 MM and 38 Spl as I shot out the DPX that I had been carrying daily for 6 months, in my EDC. Like to replace the carry ammo every 6 months with fresh ammo. I probably have 3500 rounds through my Tarius mdl 617 7 38Spl/357 Mag shooter revolver and 1700 through my MP 9 C 2.0 carry pistol. Both have been flawless and will get a good cleaning this afternoon. Edited to add; My wife has a Lady Smith model 65 SS 38Spl/357Mag 6 shot 3 " brl revolver for her house gun. It is loaded with Cor Bon DPX 38Spl ammo. She shoots it well and the K frame Rosewood grip handles fits her hands will.

Agree with you guys. Don't think they will totally go away. I have several revolvers and love them all. When you pick one up then pick up a fantastic plastic there is no comparison in feel. In every life event I have ever been involved with, except Vietnam, a revolver has solved the problem. In country some of the tunnel rats used 38 spl, with a few 45's. For me, Revolvers turn my crank, and yes, I am old school. Thanks for replies.

Industry paper reported that revolve sales was 15% of overall guns sales for the big companies in 2024. S W reported revolver sales was 25% of their total sales, Ruger reported revolvers were 15% of theirs. Taurus had brisk sales but no figures given nor was any for Colt who has recently really delved into revolver development with the new Python lines and others. Ammo is hard to get locally, sometimes, but internet orders are going strong. Ammo is a little higher that the wonder nines, but it has always been so. Do you guys think the 38 spl is dying with us oldies? What are your thoughts? I will say this I pocket carry a 38Spl/357 7 shot revolver myself. I have 9 MM of all sizes and shapes. Do carry them sometimes. Practice with both regularly. Also own several J frame snubbies. Thoughts?

My wife just does not want to carry on her body; however she will purse carry when we travel. Good luck with your wife. Good advice here, let her choose.

Praying for you DeepSouth. Edited to add; Jesus Christ is a tremendous comfort in my life.

Always liked Bersa abut just never purchased one. They are good pistols from my experience. Good looking pistol. Hope it is a good one and you get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Bersa has a forum.

NoBanStan almost looks too good to be real. I purchased my first AR, Springfield Armory Saint, a couple years back after carrying a M 16 in Viet Nam. The Saint was considerably more than that one, however I wanted an all-metal rifle. SIL purchased a Palmetto Armory AR last year for 299.00 in S Carolina. I am not an 223-556 fan. I will say I purchased it to use in training young kids so they would not consider it the monster that they (Media/antis) have been led to believe it is. When I bring it out kid's eyes get very large because all know what the platform has been used for in schools and other places. A large portion will reluctantly handle the rifle, and you can see the "almost fear" begin to leave. Then when they shoot it and one explains that rifle has shot no one on its own, the most of them accept it for what it really is. Really it is just the fear of the unknown.

What are some price ranges.

Turns out this kid was "well know" to Police in Nashville and within that school system as a problem child and has a history of run-ins with authority including the Police removing 2 handguns from his home in 2023. He actually published he was going to do this act, at that school, on a social platform, and live streamed the video of part of his shooting on that media as he did it. WSM just ran the facts and their findings on their news outlet this morning. Should we be surprised???

IMHO, good and willing teachers need to step up and arm themselves to protect the kids. I know this is totally unpopular, but I just may help these situations. My kids, when in our local school, had a coach who carried every day. He was a former Vietnam Vet and Marine. This was back before everyone went ballistic over concealed carry and school and guns. He was the assistant principal, and I am sure the principal knew about it. His room was the very first room away from the office and he was on guard every day and they also had an SRO every day. One was in the lunchroom for the whole feeding time. The other was in the hall, close by the students, and next to the library where students congregated. This was shortly after the Columbine tragedy. If 10 or 15 well trained, and a well supervised safety team, then carriers could be in all the congregation (cafeteria, library, ETC) areas and there when bad things happen. It is working in Ohio and several other states. The Ohio school system says it is a great deterrent. These teachers have constant training paid for by the system and the individuals themselves. Could work here if the antis and bleeding hearts could bend a little, IMO. The state of TN already had money available and the law to back this program. It is the local districts that are not going along. I have to ask, how is their decisions working out for them now? I just can't understand these kids of today. Totally no coping skills. Edited to add; What is making a few these kids think this way now? Just so sad.

WSM News just reported the school had a security system, developed through an AI backed system, and it was on when the shooter entered the cafeteria, but it did not detect the pistol nor alert anyone. The system was supposed to immediately alert Police and the office staff in the school. Total system failure.

The new common sense laws the antis are wanting to get passed will do nothing to stop this. Background checks and red flag laws, and on and on will do nothing to stop this from happening. I am not sure there is any law that could be passed that would stop attacks at schools. Edited to add; I just don't understand why a 17 Y O would want to kill himself!