So, I started a thread on here on whether or not I made a bad decision when I chose a Smith & Wesson 686 .357 with a 6" barrel over the same gun with a 4" barrel. I only planned on using this gun for plinking and deer hunting once a year. I do have a SW 629 .44 mag with a 4" barrel for backup carry in case of a bear situation so I wouldn't need a .357 for that. Both guns are pre-lock guns.
*** Also, I have no need for this as a CCW carry gun. I would never carry a revolver (as of now). I do have semi-automatics for CCW carry.
Well, many people wrote and assured me that I made the right decision in going with the 6" barreled 686. So that is nice to know.
Now another question. I have now have the option to buy that S&W 686 with 4" barrel. It wouldn't be a great deal just a fair deal. So not like I could buy it for $500 and sell it for $800 later. It is a friend I would be buying it from so I'm not looking to get a screaming deal on it to turn and sell. I really don't need it for shooting or hunting so not sure there is any reason to purchase it. Just that the seller is looking to get rid of it. I could probably get it for a decent deal but not sure I need a gun I may never shoot. I am not a collector and every gun I own has a purpose, mostly all are for either hunting or home defense. I do not want to become a collector either. I could perhaps get it for a decent price and sit on it if I thought the market for this type of gun would go up considerably but revolvers already seem to be at a premium and I don't think the value will go up anymore.
Just wondering if there is any reason that I am not thinking about why I should or should not buy this gun.
*** Also, I have no need for this as a CCW carry gun. I would never carry a revolver (as of now). I do have semi-automatics for CCW carry.
Well, many people wrote and assured me that I made the right decision in going with the 6" barreled 686. So that is nice to know.
Now another question. I have now have the option to buy that S&W 686 with 4" barrel. It wouldn't be a great deal just a fair deal. So not like I could buy it for $500 and sell it for $800 later. It is a friend I would be buying it from so I'm not looking to get a screaming deal on it to turn and sell. I really don't need it for shooting or hunting so not sure there is any reason to purchase it. Just that the seller is looking to get rid of it. I could probably get it for a decent deal but not sure I need a gun I may never shoot. I am not a collector and every gun I own has a purpose, mostly all are for either hunting or home defense. I do not want to become a collector either. I could perhaps get it for a decent price and sit on it if I thought the market for this type of gun would go up considerably but revolvers already seem to be at a premium and I don't think the value will go up anymore.
Just wondering if there is any reason that I am not thinking about why I should or should not buy this gun.
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