BoneDigger
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I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson 686-2 with a 2.5 inch barrel. It has custom wood grips, and I really like the gun. It's a heavy gun and I don't know that I would ever carry it concealed. I mostly bought it because it was a good price and figured I could use it as a backup for pig hunting.
So, I have been offered a trade for a Smith and Wesson 686-4 with a 4 inch barrel. They are in comparable condition, but his gun has hogue rubber grips, where mine has custom wood grips. They will not interchange, since mine is a round butt, and his is square.
Do I keep my 2.5 inch 686-2 or do I make the swap and get the 686-4 with 4 inch barrel? They are both stainless and basically identical except for the grips and barrel length.
What do you guys think? Would I be gaining much by having a 4 inch barrel instead of the 2.5 inch barrel? This little 2.5 inch feels really good, but if I am losing a lot of speed/power, maybe I should trade? Is there anything better or worse about the -2 or -4?
Todd
So, I have been offered a trade for a Smith and Wesson 686-4 with a 4 inch barrel. They are in comparable condition, but his gun has hogue rubber grips, where mine has custom wood grips. They will not interchange, since mine is a round butt, and his is square.
Do I keep my 2.5 inch 686-2 or do I make the swap and get the 686-4 with 4 inch barrel? They are both stainless and basically identical except for the grips and barrel length.
What do you guys think? Would I be gaining much by having a 4 inch barrel instead of the 2.5 inch barrel? This little 2.5 inch feels really good, but if I am losing a lot of speed/power, maybe I should trade? Is there anything better or worse about the -2 or -4?
Todd