I have a 4" 28-2 (1969) that I have posted for sale in a local forum and someone has offered me a 4" 586 no dash nickel plated (not sure about age) in trade. The plating looks decent. Both guns come with original wood grips and aftermarket rubber grips. I wasn't sure if this was a good trade so I thought I would ask the experts.

Also, I have never had a nickel plated gun and have no idea about the pros and cons about them. Any info would be helpful and extremely appreciated.

I've included some pics for reference:

Here is my gun:


Here is the trade offer:


Thanks in advance!

It's a pretty fair trade , to me your trading .357 for .357 and you like the look of nickel, IMO keep the 28 its P&R but if your going to sell/trade then 586 is an excellent gun and choice.

Thanks for the advice.

Just got the serial number from the guy. It is ABD84xx. If anyone could tell me approximate age I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

I would have to agree on the value being about even.
That being said, I wouldn't trade my HP for a 586.
Would much rather just buy the 586 out right.

Looks like around 1982 on the Nickel. Between the two I would keep the 28-2. Pinned and recessed, blued (which I like better), a little older and these seem to be going up in value lately.

82 or 83, I could be wrong on the way I'm reading the data in my book.

I would not make that trade. I'd rather have the 28. I think it has a little more value than the 586 so I would want money to boot. How much? I'd have to examine both guns a little closer. That said, if you want the 586 and feel good about the trade, then go for it and don't look back.

I have a 686 and a 28-2. I enjoy shooting the 686 much more than the 28...but then again, I don't have large hands. I think the L frame is a great size for 357. The pinned barrel won't make it shoot any better. I also enjoy nickel guns but the pinned barrel might make the 28 more collectible if that is you sole goal. They are both great. I wish I had a 586 to go with the 686.

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Randy
Provenance nerd

Both are excellent revolvers, but they are not making any more M-28's and they are still making the L frames.
The finish on your M-28 appears to be in better condition than the nickel finish on the 586.
If it were my decision, which it is not, I would hang on the my M-28 and buy a 586 or 686 when I was ready.

I would be interested in you gun if you are selling.

I would not make the trade. Your 28 looks to be in nice condition and you have the original grips. the four inch barrel is popular. Id keep it.

Personally, I would not make the trade. That is a nice 4'' 28 that many would love to own. IMO it is more desireable.

I guess there is a following for nickle 586's, but even for people who like nickle I've learned; bad nickle finishes look..........bad

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