Sanity check on NEW 586 and 686

[Ledhead686]

You're not likely to get a decent used .357 for $300. Even a .38 in reasonable shape is going to cost more than that. You might find a used Ruger SP101 or Security Six or a K-frame Smith around $400, if you're patient and lucky.

Thanks, Sergei -- guess I'm just going to have bide my time till I can come up with the pesos for a pistola. Meanwhile, it's back to my old standbys: my pop gun, or, as a last resort, Pez Dispenser.

 

[WestKentucky]

You're not likely to get a decent used .357 for $300. Even a .38 in reasonable shape is going to cost more than that. You might find a used Ruger SP101 or Security Six or a K-frame Smith around $400, if you're patient and lucky.

Look for a Taurus 66. Very well built guns. Taurus has a bad reputation but that seems to stick to a few specific models. The 66 has had few if any bad reviews that I have ever seen. They are likely the closest you will find to your price point and be a decent gun. There are Rossi guns that are the same quality but I haven't kept up with the model numbers. Outside of that, your looking for "cosmetically challenged" guns or pawn shop treasures. There are very few .357s I would encourage people to avoid, llama and RG are the ones that come to mind.

 

[Tacoma]

Find another local shop to do your transfers. Then shop on Gunbroker, buds etc to get a good price. When the gun comes in , show your appreciation by spending some of your savings on something in the shop. ( Ammo, holster, Cleaning supplies.... That way you get more bang for your buck and the receiving shop (that treated you OK) makes a little extra profit on something for his troubles. Win-Win.