To trade or not to trade......... took your advice. Pix

[mod34]

OK guys and gals, lets start a trade thread:
So, I bought a really nice M13-2, 4" nickel, P&R. Today, I saw a really, really nice 4" 586. The question is, if it were an even up swap, would you do it? Why/why not?http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/mod34/003.jpg[/img] ]586-1

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[s&wchad]

If you plan on shooting it a lot, especially with magnum loads, I'd choose the 586. The L frame is more robust than the K frame and adjustable sights are nice on a range gun. For CC, they're both too big and heavy for me to carry everyday. I suspect given equal condition, the 586 is worth more. I do prefer fixed sights on most carry guns.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

If you collect, eather one. To shoot alot- 586 hands down.

 

[mod34]

Thanks guys, I'm really torn. The 586 is a "bit" over priced at $550, but it is very, very nice and I could certainly make up the difference considering what I paid (or didn't pay) for the M13....

 

[mod34]

ps.
I shoot very, very little. Mostly buy and store.

 

[crofoot629]

Prolly just me, but I only like the 3" blued 13's. Good looking guns! I have a buddy who has a blued 3" gun with the crown polished bright that I covet. It makes the muzzle look big when it's pointed at you.

Classic carry piece.

I'd rather have the 4" 586. Personally I prefer the easier to see adjustable sights. I don't see their durability as an issue. It's not like it would be my only gun if the sights were temporarily damaged, and they're pretty tough anyway.

Emory

 

[tallpaul]

If you are to shoot it I would do the trade in a heartbeat...

I am not into regular nickel and the versatility and strength of the L frame is well known. I have K frames and one L frame and am always on the look out for a deal on another - or three

In reality they are both good pieces and either will serve most well if you don't need adjustable or fixed sights over the other.

 

[N_itis]

Find a blued, pinned and recessed M19.

 

[VAdoublegunner]

oh yeah, I'd trade. S&Ws L-frames are probably one of the best full size .357s out there. Adj sights are better for a range gun, and a 4" nickle K-frame just doesn't seem like much use for a carry gun.

 

[pred]

Where is the keep the 13 and buy the 586 button?
Peter

 

[orion1]

I vote for the 586, because I like the L frame and I am not fond of nickel plated guns.

 

[mod34]

N-itis,

I've got that covered in a nice 2.5" version. I like the way you think though!

 

[mod34]

I was hoping to hear you all say that $550 for a 586 is way too high and move on. Any one?....Any one.....?

 

[truckemup97]

I don't trade. Even when the numbers are in my favor, I feel bad about it afterword. It's really hard to let one of my kids go to a new home.

 

[gregintenn]

Where is the keep the 13 and buy the 586 button?
Peter

Ladies and Gentlemen....We have a winner!!!

 

[mod34]

You convinced me!!