S&W 620 4" or a 686 4"

[MrBill120]

Why a 686 (6 shot) over a 620? I like both. I want a 6 shot. Kind of torn over the full lug on the 686 or the half lug of the 620. Either way it'd be a 4".
Any thoughts as to one over the other?
These are both "L" frames correct?

 

[Ala Dan]

The S&W 686 will have adjustable sights; a major factor for me~!

 

[jad0110]

Both are L Frames. Since they are both L Frames, they should feel pretty similar, except the 686 will be a bit more barrel heavy. A matter of preference.

The 620s are only offered in 7 shot versions, so that knocks it out of contention if you are looking for a six shooter.

Ala Dan,

The 620 does have adjustable sights (at least it did in the following gunblast review). The 619 is the same gun with fixed sights.

http://www.gunblast.com/SW619-620.htm

 

[SJshooter]

In addition to the balance issue of full vs. half-lug, the 620 has the new two-piece barrel and the 686 has the classic one-piece. Both will eat magnums all day long and ask for more.