Keep the 28 or buy a 686?

COREY

COREY

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Howdy All,

I have a Smith 28 Highway Patrolman that I have had for a couple years. It has a bit of blueing wear at the muzzle from being holster, but she is in pretty good shape overall. I have been considering selling it off and buying a 686 instead; I like the stainless finish, the gun would holster up easier without the chance of any real finish wear at the muzzle, and it would be easier to use speedloaders with it (wooden grips I like on the 28 do not allow a speed loader).

What are your opinions on this? Stay with the tried and true, or out with the old and in with the new? Keep in mind that I do not ahev the cash to go out and just buy the 686 and keep the 28.
 
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The 686 for sure is a more practical revolver--as you mention there are no worries about finish wear and speedloading is easier. There's a awful lot of steel between the chambers in N-framed .357 cylinder! I do like the Model 28 a lot--it's a classic older revolver, but I've got one more for the fun of owning it--for competition I'll use my 686. One downside to getting rid of the M28, though, is that they're not going for much cash these days--especially the 4" models. I've seen some nice looking ones for sale for only $250 or less, and the 6" or maybe $350-$400. Were you thinking of going new or used for the 686?
 
Keep the 28. I'd never trade mine away. What barrel length is yours?

A gun with holster wear is a good thing, not a bad one.;)
 
The 28 I have has a 6" barrel on it. Here is a photo:

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I have found a used 686 (barely used) that I can most likely pick up for around $600 plus tax, that is why I am thinking about it.
 
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money is a fluid- a classic gun is forever, or until some dummie relative decides he/she doesn't want /like it and falls for the big shiny- in other words, KEEP THE 28 and if you have to , set up a special account for the new one and contribute to it regularly- just like in the old days when we got csbs with payroll deductions, that item is paid for before you know it- and you never missed the money
 
Had a couple 28's over the years and yes they are great guns and exceptionally sturdy for .357 use. They were traded away and currently a 686 and GP100 remain in their place. No regrets trading off the model 28's.
 
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