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Old 09-30-2013, 05:58 PM
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Default Opinions wanted: 66 snub vs 686 snub

Hey All,
I have a dilemma that I hope some of you might help me with.
I often place low bids on guns on Gunbroker, in hopes that I will get lucky and get a gun I desire for a low-ish price.

I recently scored a 686-6 (snub) that is 98% condition.
It already has The Plug, and is in pristine condition.

I also scored a 66-4 snub , that is also in primo condition.

One of these guns will serve as my primary concealed carry gun.

I need to choose between these two revolvers, and sell off the one that I do not want.

The obvious answer is the 66 for concealed carry, due to it's smaller size.

BUT....I truly do not mind the added girth and weight of the 686 for IWB carry....

Would the 686 be a "better" weapon for the long haul, based on it's beefier forcing cone, availability of parts, pinned front sight, and "shootability"?

I love the looks of a 66 much better, and have carried one before.....but I hate to shoot the 66 too much, because they are not making them anymore....while the 686 screams for abuse!

If you HAD to keep only one..........what say you? (and why)
Thanks! (and keep your eyes peeled for one of them to be for sale!)
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