Thanks again for being more than fair with me on the 681 Bobby.
New to revolvers and need help with 681
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Thanks again for being more than fair with me on the 681 Bobby.
Good luck!
Hopefully the consignor agrees to the lower price on the 681. I wonder how long it has been on consignment. At least you have a fallback if it goes above your threshold/no go price.
Lucky to find one in person. GB is a total PITA sometimes. Pay shipping, wait for FFL, gun doesn't look as good in person, etc. Having one in hand at a decent price is 10x better.
Hopefully the consignor agrees to the lower price on the 681. I wonder how long it has been on consignment. At least you have a fallback if it goes above your threshold/no go price.
Lucky to find one in person. GB is a total PITA sometimes. Pay shipping, wait for FFL, gun doesn't look as good in person, etc. Having one in hand at a decent price is 10x better.
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Great price on the 19. No question that is a great deal. If it has box and papers, and is as clean as it looks, it's a steal.
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No box or papers. Seller says it’s cleaner in person than in pics.
But I’m finding it difficult to turn down.
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Long barrel 19s go for the least money; and IMO have the least utility.
On the 681; they and the 686 are the best all around utility/duty/ general purpose .357 you can own. I've had at least one since 1984.
As to price... a formula I've quoted before. If you think you're over paying by $XX Subtract your age from 70... then divide XX by that number. Most folks find that they are overpaying by a cup or two of Starbucks a year.
So your at $800 and asking is $850.
If you're 60 that $5 a year............. if you're 45 its $2/year
Small price to pay...........................
Guns are not good investments ...... but in good shape they do seem to keep up with inflation.
Buy it if you can.... you won't regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the 681; they and the 686 are the best all around utility/duty/ general purpose .357 you can own. I've had at least one since 1984.
As to price... a formula I've quoted before. If you think you're over paying by $XX Subtract your age from 70... then divide XX by that number. Most folks find that they are overpaying by a cup or two of Starbucks a year.
So your at $800 and asking is $850.
If you're 60 that $5 a year............. if you're 45 its $2/year
Small price to pay...........................
Guns are not good investments ...... but in good shape they do seem to keep up with inflation.
Buy it if you can.... you won't regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The model 681 is the final iteration of the service revolver before semi-autos took over the service sidearm market. They entered service just as everyone had to have a Wonder 9, so they never sold a ton of them to law enforcement, etc.
I have a NYSP marked 681 and it's an excellent shooter. It's accurate, rugged, smooth trigger, and looks pretty darn good too:
I don't know if $800-$850 is overpriced, a fair deal, or a bargain in the current times since I bought mine back when they were "obsolete" and cheap. I don't think I would even consider selling mine for less than $1,000.
I have a NYSP marked 681 and it's an excellent shooter. It's accurate, rugged, smooth trigger, and looks pretty darn good too:
I don't know if $800-$850 is overpriced, a fair deal, or a bargain in the current times since I bought mine back when they were "obsolete" and cheap. I don't think I would even consider selling mine for less than $1,000.
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OP, they're relatively different revolvers with some overlap: one's a tough, basic .357 fighting gun; the other's more of a .357-capable but really .38 Special target gun.
Your intended use -- whatever that is -- and their current conditions should dictate which and at what price.
For my intended uses, the 681's the choice, though small fixed sights are getting a little more challenging and that's something you might consider unless you're a young buck -- but that said, $800 gun alone is getting higher end even in this market unless it's in exceptional condition.
But if it's in exceptional condition, and you have a use for that configuration, they're fine shooters.
Your intended use -- whatever that is -- and their current conditions should dictate which and at what price.
For my intended uses, the 681's the choice, though small fixed sights are getting a little more challenging and that's something you might consider unless you're a young buck -- but that said, $800 gun alone is getting higher end even in this market unless it's in exceptional condition.
But if it's in exceptional condition, and you have a use for that configuration, they're fine shooters.
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I can't fathom why one would want a fixed-sighted L-frame. I'm not carrying an L-frame and that is the only area a fixed sight is superior.
If for some crazy reason you want that, I suppose good ahead.
Being new to revolvers I'd take my time and definitely give this specific difference some thought.
If for some crazy reason you want that, I suppose good ahead.
Being new to revolvers I'd take my time and definitely give this specific difference some thought.
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I carry an L-frame, a Model 69 with a 2.75-inch barrel, in a tactical backpack. I would rather the gun have fixed sights because the rear sight gets in the way when reholstering it in the pouch intended for the gun. So I can see a use for a fixed sight defensive gun.
They carry pretty easy with the right-set up. No need to disparage those who do so or are considering it just because it isn't for you.
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Where’s my Rosetta Stone when I need it? 
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Yes, which I clearly acknowledged is the lone advantage for a fixed-sight.
If that's not the OP's expectation for this gun they should move on to another, more optimal model for intended use.
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Man I must be living under a rock. I never thought $850 would be considered a good price on a 681. I guess that’s another model I’ll never own
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I like a 6" gun, so my pocket would have been smoking from my wallet's removal.
It all comes down to what you like in a gun. The L frame would be the strongest of the two guns, but it's hard to beat a classic blued revolver.
It all comes down to what you like in a gun. The L frame would be the strongest of the two guns, but it's hard to beat a classic blued revolver.
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I would get the 19 but I have a thing about 19's
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