Another Continuation Post- Love 'Em 6" 686's
Seriously, I looked at both when shopping for a new
6" .357 magnum. The Ruger GP-100 didn't have a
spec of dust on it; so I knew it had just been brought
to the showcase!
OTOH, the Smith 686
was covered in dust, lint, and the like; and I could
tell it had been on display for quite sometime.
At any rate, it looked like it was hunt'in a home; so
I made an offer (based on what the national average
going rate was then), and my dealer accepted it.
Final outcome was not great ($439.95 +tax, title,
and insurance* (HE_HE); but I was satisfied. It has
proven to be one of the most accurate
revolver's
I have ever owned.
FootNote- Jokingly, cuz I bought the gun NIB locally!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member