SonOfScubaDiver
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So, I found two used 686s at a LGS today. One is the 4" version -3, and he wants $475 for it. The other one is the 6" version -6, and he wants $635 for it. I know next to nothing on used gun values, so I need help from those of you in the know on used S&W revolvers.
The -3 is clearly older, but it is in good shape. It has the older style firing pin attached to the hammer. I checked what I could on it--the trigger felt nice and smooth in both DA and SA, the cylinder locked up nicely, the ejector rod didn't feel gritty or loose, and the cylinder didn't feel as if it had play in it. It has an adjustable rear sight. Everything seems to be in good functioning order.
The -6 has the newer style transfer bar for the firing pin, and everything else is in the same good condition as the -3.
So, are either or both these guns priced right, too high, or a steal? I'm not against buying a used gun, but I don't want to spend more than one would be worth. Thank you for your replies.
The -3 is clearly older, but it is in good shape. It has the older style firing pin attached to the hammer. I checked what I could on it--the trigger felt nice and smooth in both DA and SA, the cylinder locked up nicely, the ejector rod didn't feel gritty or loose, and the cylinder didn't feel as if it had play in it. It has an adjustable rear sight. Everything seems to be in good functioning order.
The -6 has the newer style transfer bar for the firing pin, and everything else is in the same good condition as the -3.
So, are either or both these guns priced right, too high, or a steal? I'm not against buying a used gun, but I don't want to spend more than one would be worth. Thank you for your replies.