Srigs wrote:
Get the 686, you won't regret it.
Erik:
He may regret it if he decides to carry it concealed. The 686 is big. And heavy. And has stuff sticking out all over - adjustable rear sight and pointy front sight.
For a defensive revolver,
my preference is for fixed sights, smooth grips (no finger-grooves), rounded corners and edges, and a slim, light build. Huh. My 2.25-inch SP-101 meets those criteria. How 'bout that?
For a target-shooter, pay me no mind. Size, weight and grabbi-ness aren't necessarily bad things.
Son 2 recently acquired a Charter Arms "Off duty" 5-shot .38 Special. Ugly as sin, finished like crap, shoots like mad! I'd carry it, provided it can be fixed so the cylinder opens when it's hot & dirty (it can only be opened by pulling out the ejector rod).
Ben's dad - I'll let ya' try the SP if we meet up in Hutch (or Dundas) before you buy something.
jb