I saw a two guns at a pawn shop that I'm interested in: a model 19-2 and a model 686-2, both 4" barrels in .357 mag. I want to get one of these, but I'm trying to decide which one.
I've read a whole spectrum of things about the Model 19, ranging from "the best .357 mag ever made" to "cracks due to unsupported barrel". I've read comments about how the trigger of a 686 isn't as nice, but other comments about how the fully supported barrel will never wear out even with a steady diet of full house .357 mag loads.
Comments? Suggestions? Which would you buy & why? What is a good price for these guns (used in VG condition)?
Thanks!
I've read a whole spectrum of things about the Model 19, ranging from "the best .357 mag ever made" to "cracks due to unsupported barrel". I've read comments about how the trigger of a 686 isn't as nice, but other comments about how the fully supported barrel will never wear out even with a steady diet of full house .357 mag loads.
Comments? Suggestions? Which would you buy & why? What is a good price for these guns (used in VG condition)?
Thanks!