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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.
 
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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.
 
The 629 no dash is worth more is the two are in similar condition.
 
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.
 
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chief38 said:
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.
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Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! :rolleyes: 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! ;)
 
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.
 
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
 
Frizzman said:
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.
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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. :D
 
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
 
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?
 
Question--should I limited the number of mag loads in the no dash for any reason?

A few dash numbers later some changes were made to beef up the 629. Don't remember exactly want they were. Anyway, no point in beating up the gun or yourself unless needing to shoot a grizzly or similar.
 
in my experience, a hasty trade decision in need of outside advice is likely one that will be regretted at some point. If you can't be 110% sure it's the right thing to do on your own, I'd find another way to get a 4" 44 .
 
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I would make the trade as long as the serial number range of the 629 no dash is not in the N910000-N953000 range. That's the range of the recalled cylinders for .44 magnums. The only way to know if it's been previously checked is to have the box. You can call S&W but they apparently didn't keep the records of each of the recalled cylinders that were repaired. Now unfortunately the don't have the parts so after they magna flux the cylinder if it's bad they destroy the gun and send you one of the new ones, lock and all.
 
I was not aware of any recall. Do you have any details as to reason for the recall? I will check the serial number Saturday when I get the gun. I must assume that if it has survived this long it should be good to go. Thoughts?
 
YES! & QUICK!

if you don't like 44 mags it would be an easy flip for 2 shooter grades in a caliber you do like. Hot loads is why they made Rugers, even if only to test out the first few.
 
I would do the trade. Yes, for most purposes a 357 is enough gun. He stated he already has several. But, when did the actual need for a gun stop anybody from wanting one? Especially a nice S&W 44 mag. I used to favor the 6" guns, but the 4" ones are a lot better to pack around in a holster. I have a bunch of 357s, they seldom make it outside. The 44s and 45s are always going to the range.
 
I too would do the trade side by side to just examine the goods..
A 4"er to me is a useful tool where a 6"er is pretty much a range gun..

It sounds to me like both of you guys want the trade & I see no reason why it shouldn't be so..

Hit the range with your buddy afterwards, You'll both be smiling afterwards.. :) :D
 
I have 2 twenty dollar bills and I have a guy with a 50 dollar bill who would like to trade straight across for them, thoughts? Should I do it?


About that simple.
 
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