Hi, Thanks in advance for any help/advice.
I'm a longtime autoloader shooter, but the revolver bug has bitten, and I'd like to pickup my first model. I'm active military and was looking at the S&W models due to their 40% off MSRP through the end of 2009 (which seems to still be a bit lower than street prices).
I had handled a 686 several time at my local Cabelas' and really liked the balance, fit and finish, etc. Looking at the S&W website I came across the Model 27 in nickel and Wow, I really like the looks of that pistol. I started to think I should get that instead. But then I did some searches here at THR about the 27 and it seems like alot of folks recommended trying to find a nice "old" Model 27-2 instead.
I'm looking for the following in a 6" model and have narrowed it down to the three in the title.
With the 40% off MSRP the prices would be:
686 (6 shot) =$545
686 (7 shot) =$559
New Production "Classic" Model 27 in nickel = $711
New Production "Classic" Model 27 blued = $678
A Like new true Classic 27-2 seem to be about $750 ish?
From my searches on here, the theme seemed to be that the Older production guns were higher quality. Is there objective data behind that sentiment or just the collective experience or opinions of folks?
Even if quality of the new models is a bit lower, I'd have the lifetime warranty if anything happens, right? So why not get the new?
Aesthetically I like the looks of the Model 27 in nickel the best. Will this hold up as well as a 686?
Again thanks for helping this newbie who's excited to get into the world of revovlers!
I'm a longtime autoloader shooter, but the revolver bug has bitten, and I'd like to pickup my first model. I'm active military and was looking at the S&W models due to their 40% off MSRP through the end of 2009 (which seems to still be a bit lower than street prices).
I had handled a 686 several time at my local Cabelas' and really liked the balance, fit and finish, etc. Looking at the S&W website I came across the Model 27 in nickel and Wow, I really like the looks of that pistol. I started to think I should get that instead. But then I did some searches here at THR about the 27 and it seems like alot of folks recommended trying to find a nice "old" Model 27-2 instead.
I'm looking for the following in a 6" model and have narrowed it down to the three in the title.
With the 40% off MSRP the prices would be:
686 (6 shot) =$545
686 (7 shot) =$559
New Production "Classic" Model 27 in nickel = $711
New Production "Classic" Model 27 blued = $678
A Like new true Classic 27-2 seem to be about $750 ish?
From my searches on here, the theme seemed to be that the Older production guns were higher quality. Is there objective data behind that sentiment or just the collective experience or opinions of folks?
Even if quality of the new models is a bit lower, I'd have the lifetime warranty if anything happens, right? So why not get the new?
Aesthetically I like the looks of the Model 27 in nickel the best. Will this hold up as well as a 686?
Again thanks for helping this newbie who's excited to get into the world of revovlers!