686 vs. 627 Question

[BoneDigger]

Well Mike, to be honest with you, the reason I mentioned the lock was because in your original post you say that you "particularly dislike the lock." Although all of my guns are without the lock, I don't really have a big hatred for them.

There have been a few instances of locks failing, but from what I gather this is primarily with smaller framed guns shooting heavier loads. I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you.

Buying a gun is a personal decision that you must make on your own. One positive with buying a used gun is that the sale does not go on record, such as if you buy at a gunshop. granted, these records are supposed to only be kept by the gunshop, but who knows...

I wold look in some pawn shops and go to some gun shows. Also, do a search for some local hunting websites. That's where I find a lot of what I buy. Also, check the classifieds on this site. I see 686s there all the time it seems.

Todd

 

[Bullseye Smith]

He won't find a SSR with out the lock. Some people won't buy a used car when they can have a new one. Buy what you want, not what others want. Nothing wroung with the lock, many sold every day without a problem. If it is man made - it can fail (That includes tupperware Glock's).So don't let anyone tell you what to do or what to buy. The SSR is a nice gun, when I get back to work I'm going to add one to my group

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[piggyback]

I figured I would send you a couple of pictures to look at .....

 

[Mule88]

I have 2 5 inch 686 and a 5 inch 627. Both excellent. The 686 fits better in my hand than the 627, but My hands arnt big. If you have bigger mits the 627 might fit you better. Id try to fire both and see which fits your hands better.

 

[akr]

Piggyback--
You have fine taste in revolvers! Very nice choices!