Julius Caesar
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I have a S&W Model 64 (38 Spc. +p) and a S&W Shield 9mm, both purchased new within the past year. I bought the 64 because I wanted a revolver and it was a good deal. The Shield was an impulse buy. I love the Model 64, have shot about 200 rounds through it in the year I have owned it.
I would like a .357 magnum, and have been eyeing a 686, but they are expensive. Around $700 and up from what I have seen. A few questions, I know that the .357 is more powerful than a 38 Spc., but are there any real world benefits to owning one over the 64? I mainly use the gun for range fun, although I keep it locked away in case of a home invader. I have read that the +p 38 Spc. is pretty powerful. I don't plan on hunting with the revolver, so don't know if I really need the extra punch of a 357.
If I tried to trade both the 64 and the Shield at a retail store like Cabelas, do you think I would get a good deal? I bought the Shield thinking I would conceal carry, but I am beginning to think if I were to CC, I would want a smaller gun like a 380 ACP.
I would like a .357 magnum, and have been eyeing a 686, but they are expensive. Around $700 and up from what I have seen. A few questions, I know that the .357 is more powerful than a 38 Spc., but are there any real world benefits to owning one over the 64? I mainly use the gun for range fun, although I keep it locked away in case of a home invader. I have read that the +p 38 Spc. is pretty powerful. I don't plan on hunting with the revolver, so don't know if I really need the extra punch of a 357.
If I tried to trade both the 64 and the Shield at a retail store like Cabelas, do you think I would get a good deal? I bought the Shield thinking I would conceal carry, but I am beginning to think if I were to CC, I would want a smaller gun like a 380 ACP.