Recent content by GreyAlien

I could be wrong, but I feel like the models produced in the "Performance Center" approach comparable quality to the older models. However, the price is 40% more than a used S&W. Very hard to justify dropping $1,000 on a revolver when a $500-600 used gun shoots just as well and looks classier.

$800 sounds like gunbroker prices. He is probably over asking on the rare chance someone will give him asking price, or when people try to haggle him down he can still get ~$700. Personally, I would pass on it as that's a premium price for a 686.

Appreciate the replies, everyone. I wouldn't say a gouge that's as deep as a turn line, nor as shallow as "cobwebs" but something in between if that makes sense? Something like this (scratch near the turnline): I'm just wondering about scratches in used, 20 year old smiths. It's something...

I'm a relatively new gun owner, and have little experience with used smith's and their pricing so I'm hoping a few more knowledged gentlemen could share their wisdom. I've been searching for pre-lock and pre-mim smiths to add to the collection, however the majority of used 686s or 586s I see...