[Porky6331]

I am considering purchasing a S&W 686, can anyone advise me on this weapon. Thanks

[J2]

Get It. (If it's the right price.)

[GUNKWAZY]

They are well built nice shooters. I agree, if the price is right, get her.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[LubeckTech]

One of the (if not THE) best revolvers ever built!! Strong, accurate and usually has an excellent action straight out of the box - a little heavy but that helps absorb the recoil. Sweet shooters with mag or .38spl loads. What barrel lenght and price are you looking at?

[lev83]

Close to revolver perfection. Available in 3, 4, 6, 8,3/8ths Bbl. 6 or 7 shot cylinders, porting is even available. Price ranges $350 to $425.

[GUNKWAZY]

Price ranges $350 to $425.

Wow !!! What year was that ? You can't find a new one for that unless it's coming out of the trunk of a car and being sold by some guy named Guido.
Even finding a minty used one for $350 would even be a challenge in my part of the country.
You could probably snag a used one at auction for $350 but by the time you pay shipping and your FFL you'll still be over the $400 mark.
I'm not saying that it can't be found for $350, but it's just not the norm.
I just don't want Porky to feel he's getting ripped off if he's paying $400 or more.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[Porky6331]

3 or 4 inches.

[ZeSpectre]

Yeah I'd like to find that price on a 686 too. Around here they are running $550-600!

[GUNKWAZY]

3 or 4 inches.

If you can find a 3 incher at a nice price buy it.
The 4 incher would be the most common and the 3 incher would be one of the most desirable.
Pretty much anything that S&W sells that's a 3 inch tube is always going to sell for more money. At least that's the current trend.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[Walkalong]

I bought a nice 586 at the gunshow this weekend for $350 total money from a fellow who brought it in to sell or trade.:)
I sold my 686 years ago.

[Porky6331]

Very good ZeSpectre, in Oklahoma City the 3 inch goes for $599.98. Thanks

[Ala Dan]

Very fine weapons, don't hesitate too pick up one~! ;) :D

[10xforever]

I just purchased a 686 Powerport in 6" a few months ago.
The trigger is great. Buy some snap caps and practice alot.

[imatt]

I have a 686 6" and LOVE it.

It was my first pistol... never regretted buying it. If I remember correctly I paid 320 at a gun show in 2002. It was used and quite dirty, but once cleaned up it looks almost brand new.

[Confederate]

Very nice gun. The 4-inch and 6-inch versions are great. If you can find one with chromed hammer and trigger, so much the better.

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[floridaboy]

I've had my 6" for about 18 years and have never had a reason to regret it. I've probably put something like 8-10,000 roundsthrough it. Mostly .38+p, but a lot of full-house .357 too. It's still tight and shoots better than I can. As an aside, the Hogue monogrips are a great addition to this revolver.

[KONY]

Quite possibly THE finest combat revolver, especially in 4" variety. I still want a 627 though. :evil:

[Porky6331]

I purchased the S&W 686 with a 3". Shot 200 round through it and I love it. The salesman asked me why I would want to carry this gun. I told him as a retired police officer you don't take a switch to a gun fight. The 686 ending up on costing me $650.00 with tax. Like the trigger pull.

[bikerbill]

Got a 686 plus with a 4-inch barrel about three months ago; love shooting it. Even with really hot rounds, recoil is easy to control, and 7 rounds are better than 6 any day ... it's my favorite gun -- out of six -- to shoot. paid 650 for a new one and well worth it ...

[sansone]

had one in .357 and 4".. never should have sold it.. GET ONE;)