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Ghost22 · October 19, 2013, 07:45 AM

You might want to look at used guns at gun- and pawnshops before giving up of the quality brands. I was in same boat buying my first centerfire handgun (except I only had $300). I bummed around all the local shops until I stumbled on a 686+ for $275. It is alittle rough on the finish and shows some signs on throat erosion, but it hasn't had any lead spitting or mechanical problems for more than 1500 rounds and is still more accurate than me. As the current gun rush (hopefully?) subsides, more and more used guns should find the market and some fair deals will be out there.

That being said, if your set on the three you mentioned, I only have second hand experience with a Rossi. According my my buddy who bought one who loved my 686 but couldn't afford one, its been a good revolver.

Best of luck, and enjoy what you buy

October 19, 2013, 07:45 AM	#3
Ghost22 Member Join Date: January 19, 2006 Posts: 89	Look at used You might want to look at used guns at gun- and pawnshops before giving up of the quality brands. I was in same boat buying my first centerfire handgun (except I only had $300). I bummed around all the local shops until I stumbled on a 686+ for $275. It is alittle rough on the finish and shows some signs on throat erosion, but it hasn't had any lead spitting or mechanical problems for more than 1500 rounds and is still more accurate than me. As the current gun rush (hopefully?) subsides, more and more used guns should find the market and some fair deals will be out there. That being said, if your set on the three you mentioned, I only have second hand experience with a Rossi. According my my buddy who bought one who loved my 686 but couldn't afford one, its been a good revolver. Best of luck, and enjoy what you buy