Wouldn't you know it, but I've been searching for a 686 to carry at work, replacing my issued sidearm with a personal one. Found a 586 for $350 NIB, but the store owner was an ass (see different thread) and I decided to walk.
Went down to the club with a friend to break in his new Grock (very nice shooter) and saw a post about a student selling his 686-3 for a measily $290. That's right, $290!!!
The only problem, excepting that he's already sold it, is that I don't know what it would cost to have the 8" bbl replaced with a 4" so I can holster it. Would I be better off holding out for a shorter weapon or snag this one up as a great buy? Would replacing the barrel cost more than $200, incl bbl? Used 686's in this area are scarce, but new ones are going for five bills in the stores.
Or, would I be better off simply transitioning to my Colt 1991 and spending the money on training and ammo? I'm in a painful situation and could use the advise of my betters.
Went down to the club with a friend to break in his new Grock (very nice shooter) and saw a post about a student selling his 686-3 for a measily $290. That's right, $290!!!
The only problem, excepting that he's already sold it, is that I don't know what it would cost to have the 8" bbl replaced with a 4" so I can holster it. Would I be better off holding out for a shorter weapon or snag this one up as a great buy? Would replacing the barrel cost more than $200, incl bbl? Used 686's in this area are scarce, but new ones are going for five bills in the stores.
Or, would I be better off simply transitioning to my Colt 1991 and spending the money on training and ammo? I'm in a painful situation and could use the advise of my betters.
The cost of the extra barrel
