Trade or not?

[SS57]

586-3 6 inch blued in excellent condition for a 629 no dash 4 inch barrel. Both guns unaltered and in similar condition. Just guns, no boxes, docs, or tools.
I have a number of 357's but only one 44. All things being equal, would you make the trade?
I am interested in what you guys/gals have to say.

 

[shottist]

In a NY minute!

 

[epj]

Yep! That would be a no brainer.

 

[Ashlander]

Yeah, I have to agree. A 6" 586 is sort of a specialty gun -- it has a lot of value for a guy who will use it. A 4" gun is much more versatile.

 

[srgvaz]

From a 586 to a 629. I would.

 

[trigger945]

Yes, I will do that trade!

 

[regalsc]

The 629 no dash is worth more is the two are in similar condition.

 

[chief38]

Personally I do not own any 44Mag's because I see no real purpose for ME to. If I lived in the woods where there were Bears all over or I was a hand gun hunter (or needed it for back-up) I would keep the .44 as it is much better than a .357 for that purpose. Strictly as a defensive hand gun the .44 Mag is a bit too much in a residential setting or populated area.

Other than that, if you are not a Hunter and do not live in Bear Country, I think the .38 Special / .357 would be of more use to you. To just go to the Range and shoot .44 Mags to wake up the dead is fun for a few minutes, but I'd rather have the versatility of the .357. You can use it to shoot .38's all day long for not a lot of money and you don't get beat up. I suppose you could shoot .44 Specials from the .44 Mag also so at the end of the day it's YOUR call. You also have to ask yourself if you want to start loading another caliber or buy .44 ammo if you do not reload. Since you already own .38/357's there is no ammo problem.

Oh and by the way, if I ever did buy a .44 Magnum it would have to be the 6" barreled version. Too much loss of velocity and energy in the 2" shorter barrel IMHO.

 

[629shooter]

I would make that trade.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

I would make that trade as long as I still had a .357 in the safe or the funds to acquire one. I'd never be without a .38/.357 revolver, be it blued or stainless, 4"or 6".

 

[rjm6120]

In a heartbeat!

 

[KEN L]

Personally I do not own any 44Mag's because I see no real purpose for ME to. If I lived in the woods where there were Bears all over or I was a hand gun hunter (or needed it for back-up) I would keep the .44 as it is much better than a .357 for that purpose. Strictly as a defensive hand gun the .44 Mag is a bit too much in a residential setting or populated area.

Other than that, if you are not a Hunter and do not live in Bear Country, I think the .38 Special / .357 would be of more use to you. To just go to the Range and shoot .44 Mags to wake up the dead is fun for a few minutes, but I'd rather have the versatility of the .357. You can use it to shoot .38's all day long for not a lot of money and you don't get beat up. I suppose you could shoot .44 Specials from the .44 Mag also so at the end of the day it's YOUR call. You also have to ask yourself if you want to start loading another caliber or buy .44 ammo if you do not reload. Since you already own .38/357's there is no ammo problem.

Oh and by the way, if I ever did buy a .44 Magnum it would have to be the 6" barreled version. Too much loss of velocity and energy in the 2" shorter barrel IMHO.

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! I think you already knew the answer to your question. It really is a no brainer. Now, show us some pics of that bad boy!

 

[DD357]

I'm on the do it list as well.

 

[Stu1205]

The 629 no dash is also pinned and recessed.
I would have already made the trade.

Stu

 

[Frizzman]

I would do the trade but I've just never been a 586/686 fan. I can't explain why but the N frames are my favorites.

 

[bananaman]

I have a 586 no dash, 4", and a 6" 686-3. I would trade the 686 for a 29, or 629, in a hurry. (another caliber to load though) Bob

 

[epj]

I would do the trade but I've just never been a 586/686 fan. I can't explain why but the N frames are my favorites.

To me, the L frames are ok, but I would have vastly preferred that they loose the full underlug barrel. A ribbed, bull barrel similar to the 19/66 would have suited me just fine. I love N frames, but my slight built and medium-smallish hand tends to shoot a little better (easier?) with the K/L size gun. One day I may fire up the milling machine and fix my 686 like I think the factory should have done it.

 

[daddy bear]

I never really learned to love the 586, and in 3", it may be desirable, but IMO, it is too large for CC.

The 29 is not much larger and with mild loads ( say 8-8.5 grains Unique under a cast 240-250) is a joy to shoot.

Do it.

Jack

 

[SS57]

Thanks to all for your valued opinions. The guy who has the 629 is a friend and he really likes the 586 and feels he would shot it more often than the 44. He does not reload. I reload several calibers and the 44 is one of them. He is coming over in a few days to do the trade. I hope to get some pics up soon after that. I think the 4 inch will be a nice mate to my 629-4 6 inch. I like the idea of reduced loads in the 4 inch.

Question--should I limited the number of mag loads in the no dash for any reason?

 

[BC38]

One more vote for DO IT!
And I'll add, DO IT NOW - before your buddy changes his mind!