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<blockquote data-quote="mtngunr" data-source="post: 4331518" data-attributes="member: 46104"><p>Back to the 681, was just curious as to 11yrs or whatever later, do you still have the same feeling about the 681 as you did in the first post?</p><p></p><p>I pretty much am at that point of answering "681" to the perennial "if you had only one handgun" question, where prior to me stumbling across this 681, am quite sure I would have said something along the lines of my mid-70s 4 5/8ths" Blackhawk .45 Colt/.45ACP, or even early-80s stainless 6.5" Super Single Six .22LR/WMR, while for carry comfort my stainless Series 80 Govt Model.</p><p></p><p>But the 681 is a great one-gun compromise, easier IWB than a .45 cylinder, low worry stainless, better penetration than the ACP on barriers or as game finisher (much less, hunting), about same recoil as mid-level .45 Colt loads and not much over 1911, faster follow-ups than a single action, the all-purpose 158gr SP/JSPs able to handle all but largest lower-48 critters, and me not out in the woods near as much as when younger, anyhow...super rugged well regulated/snagproof fixed sights....splits the difference between auto and single action in ease of reload in that great compromise role...like the 1911 and unlike single-actions, no tendency to shed parts.</p><p>Currently plentiful variety of factory loads available, too, for whatever purpose an owner envisions, 110s to 180s at assorted velocities.</p><p></p><p>Just a great all-around handgun and the others have been staying home since I found this 681, about only downside being the high intensity "Death To Infidel Eardrums!" minus hearing protection, which I shall dodge as much as possible nowadays, hopefully for rest of life.</p><p></p><p>But otherwise, a truly great gun...yes, I think I have finally found my answer to that question.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mtngunr, post: 4331518, member: 46104"] Back to the 681, was just curious as to 11yrs or whatever later, do you still have the same feeling about the 681 as you did in the first post? I pretty much am at that point of answering "681" to the perennial "if you had only one handgun" question, where prior to me stumbling across this 681, am quite sure I would have said something along the lines of my mid-70s 4 5/8ths" Blackhawk .45 Colt/.45ACP, or even early-80s stainless 6.5" Super Single Six .22LR/WMR, while for carry comfort my stainless Series 80 Govt Model. But the 681 is a great one-gun compromise, easier IWB than a .45 cylinder, low worry stainless, better penetration than the ACP on barriers or as game finisher (much less, hunting), about same recoil as mid-level .45 Colt loads and not much over 1911, faster follow-ups than a single action, the all-purpose 158gr SP/JSPs able to handle all but largest lower-48 critters, and me not out in the woods near as much as when younger, anyhow...super rugged well regulated/snagproof fixed sights....splits the difference between auto and single action in ease of reload in that great compromise role...like the 1911 and unlike single-actions, no tendency to shed parts. Currently plentiful variety of factory loads available, too, for whatever purpose an owner envisions, 110s to 180s at assorted velocities. Just a great all-around handgun and the others have been staying home since I found this 681, about only downside being the high intensity "Death To Infidel Eardrums!" minus hearing protection, which I shall dodge as much as possible nowadays, hopefully for rest of life. But otherwise, a truly great gun...yes, I think I have finally found my answer to that question. [/QUOTE]
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