I recently put a beautiful model 27-2 3" on layaway thinking I would trade up from my equally nice 686-3. However, I'm having 2nd thoughts about letting the 686 go. I'm needing to sell either my 4" 686-3 in perfect condition but no box, or a 617-6 10-shot .22lr. I love both but need to part with one of them. I shoot the 617 much more and it is most accurate .22 revolver I've ever owned. However, the 686 is most accurate .357 I've owned and it just feels like a gun should. I have a buyer for the 686 but not sure I'm going to commit to selling yet until I'm certain. Do I need two nice .357's or should I be frugal and let one go? I can probably replace the 617 easier as its not a pre-lock. Please help, thx!
Help please; 686 or 617???
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I would always sell a lock gun before a no lock.
I wouldn't trade a 4" 686 for a 3" 27. If I couldn't afford all three I'd stick with the two you have. I know that's hard when you have the itch. The only correct answer is to buy the 27 outright, even if you have to skip dinner for a few months. If you have a wife and kids, you can probably all just skip dinner for one month.
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Keep the M617. It's a .22. Everyone needs a .22. You already have a .357. The M27. (Everyone needs a .357, too).
and the itch will go away(at least for a while). Theo
Boogsawaste
Member
If I had to get rid on one it would be the 617. But then again I'm obsessed with 38/357 guns. 
The key word is "layaway".
Since you have it on layaway already, explain your change of heart to your gun shop and work out extended terms with them. Most will do that.
The N frame 27-2 3" has been described as too small to be a big gun and too big to be a small gun. I probably wouldn't say that if I had one.
Since you have it on layaway already, explain your change of heart to your gun shop and work out extended terms with them. Most will do that.
The N frame 27-2 3" has been described as too small to be a big gun and too big to be a small gun. I probably wouldn't say that if I had one.
gwpercle
Member
No you don't need to sell one. Develop just a little patience ( remember, patience is a virtue) , save up your nickles and dimes, then , when the model 27-2 is paid off ( you said you put it on lay-away ) You will now have three fine handguns !
Who said you can only have two guns ....Life's too short not to have all three.. You can do it...
Advice...never sell or trade a gun that's paid for and you like, for something you think you might like. Chances are you going to be singing the I "regret selling that gun" blues.
Who said you can only have two guns ....Life's too short not to have all three.. You can do it...
Advice...never sell or trade a gun that's paid for and you like, for something you think you might like. Chances are you going to be singing the I "regret selling that gun" blues.
It sounds like you are about to do something you will certainly regret!! Why get rid of a gun you love?
Not many people around here think 3 revolvers are too many.
I would keep them all, the lock on the 617 doesn't thrill me, but it's a .22 and you shoot it well and maybe one day .22 lr ammo will become plentiful and affordable again. A 4" 686 pre-lock is about as good as a .357 service revolver will get.
And a 3.5" P&R 27 is about as old school cool as it gets.
I would keep them all, the lock on the 617 doesn't thrill me, but it's a .22 and you shoot it well and maybe one day .22 lr ammo will become plentiful and affordable again. A 4" 686 pre-lock is about as good as a .357 service revolver will get.
And a 3.5" P&R 27 is about as old school cool as it gets.
bananaman
Member
I find myself rarely shooting a .22 any more. I guess that all of the shortages and price gouging left a bad taste in my mouth. Besides that I loaded up some batches of .38 Special @ $3.48 a box of 50. Bob
Riflemann
Member
I would never part with my 4" 686 for the world. I am planning on buying a 4" 617 in the near future, work out something with the gun shop for an extended layaway, my local shop would rather do this than lose a sale. NEVER SELL A GUN YOU LOVE!!!!
Keep the 686. Especially since it is pre-lock. The 686 is the best of the .357's.
Yea that, but the 617 is the best of the .22's.
Keep them both, and don't give the lock on the 617 a second thought.
Being a target and fun gun, the lock will never get in your way.
You will regret selling either one.
Rick016
Member
Wow, wish I could find a deal like that. Been trying to find ammo for my 686 when it arrives. Ammo supply around here is just starting to pick up but I'm lucky to find any for 10x that. At least unlike my autos, I'll be able to easily retain my brass with the revolver. I know a guy that knows a guy who reloads, I'll have to find out what he charges.
bananaman
Member
Know what you are shooting. I will not shoot reloads unless I know the loader personally. The last thing you need to do is injure yourself, or blow up your gun. I have bought boxes of stuff at flea markets, and thrown some rounds away for that reason. Better safe than sorry! Bob
You have two great guns.... though I prefer the 6 shot pre lock 617s......
A 3 1/2 inch 27 is a great gun...... that filled a niche in the 1930-50s .... now better filled by a 2 1/2 or 3 inch 19/66; three inch 13/65 or even a 3" 686....
If you want the 27 ...... pay it off over time..... it's worth it but will never be your "go to gun" .....IMHO!!!!!!
mg357
Absent Comrade
imho you should Keep the model 617 it's great .22 caliber revolver.
I would sell either one of those two in a second to get a 3.5" Model 27-2! Do not listen to the guys who posted above...they are obviously crazy. 
FWIW, I have a 686 that just sits in my safe for the most part...I am constantly shooting my various N-Frames, including the 27 and 627 variants. The 586/686 never thrilled me; if I wanted a smaller .357, the K frame gets the nod.
FWIW, I have a 686 that just sits in my safe for the most part...I am constantly shooting my various N-Frames, including the 27 and 627 variants. The 586/686 never thrilled me; if I wanted a smaller .357, the K frame gets the nod.Similar threads
