Pointshoot
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Theyre both fine models of gun.
But if it were me, I'd go with the Model 28. For house use, I'd be using 38 Specials, not 357 indoors. Since using 38 Specials, I'd like that little bit of extra velocity and likelihood of an expanding bullet opening up with the 6" barrel. I personally find the 6" barrel to be about the maximum that I still consider reasonably handy (depending on the type of barrel). The 28 has a tapered barrel and I'm guessing that the 15 has a bull barrel. You'd likely find that the 6" M28 is much handier in 'feel' than a 4" lug barrel 686, for example. Barrel profile makes a big difference.
If/when you do go to the range and shoot 357 in your gun, you'll like the extra weight of the Model 28. Good luck !
P.S. - what you described as 'a bit of rust built up' covers a lot of ground. From minor to major. That put me off a bit on the 15.
But if it were me, I'd go with the Model 28. For house use, I'd be using 38 Specials, not 357 indoors. Since using 38 Specials, I'd like that little bit of extra velocity and likelihood of an expanding bullet opening up with the 6" barrel. I personally find the 6" barrel to be about the maximum that I still consider reasonably handy (depending on the type of barrel). The 28 has a tapered barrel and I'm guessing that the 15 has a bull barrel. You'd likely find that the 6" M28 is much handier in 'feel' than a 4" lug barrel 686, for example. Barrel profile makes a big difference.
If/when you do go to the range and shoot 357 in your gun, you'll like the extra weight of the Model 28. Good luck !
P.S. - what you described as 'a bit of rust built up' covers a lot of ground. From minor to major. That put me off a bit on the 15.