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Originally Posted by Jake Benson
One other question comes to mind. If I ever got proficient with the 686 and wanted to shoot in any kind of competition, would the 4 in barrel still serve me well?
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Yes. If you're wanting a 38/.357 the 4" bbl, 6-shot 686 is what you want for all-purpose competition use. Legal in both IDPA and USPSA. It's a great gun for just about any use one can imagine.
Also, don't let the proficiency keep you from trying out the gun games! They're a blast regardless of skill level! And really, the games are what will get you proficient - not the other way around.
The other option is a 4" 625, which shoots .45 ACP.
Personally I didn't bother with the 686 SSR. I wasn't a big fan of the looks, wanted a sister gun for my 617, and I intended to have proper trigger job and cylinder chamfer which are two big parts of the SSR made moot. However, if it's only a $100 difference it's probably worth that for the interchangeable front sight alone.