[springfield30-06]

I tried to search for this but didn't come up with anything, so point me in the right direction if this has been asked recently....

I'm looking for a S&W 686 and was wondering what would be a decent price for a used 4" 6 round 686 (no lock). I have found two of these and am very interested in purchasing one. This would be my first revolver and I was hoping that I could get some advice on what to look for regarding revolver condition in general as well.

Thank you

[kimbernut]

Look at Jim March's sticky post just above yours. Good work.

[71Commander]

400.00 range.

[farmmer dan]

I paid 500$ for my 6 inch 686 power port ,no lock ,used in good condition . maybe it was too much.

[Thaddeus Jones]

I paid $528 OTD last week for a pre lock 686-4, 4" LNIB. Seeing what S&W is asking for new 686's, with the innovations associated with them, I got a great deal. TJ :)

[kajunshooter]

Cabelas here has a 4" in like new condition, for $639.00. I've been watching it but won't pay that much and they are firm on the price.

kajunshooter

[71Commander]

I got both of mine off of glock talk. 400 each, shipped.:)

[springfield30-06]

Thanks for the the help!

I picked up the 686-1 I was looking at for $440. Both were in great shape and didn't look like they were used much at all. I can't wait to take it out and fire it!

[cottonmouth]

I saw on the S&W forum where there is a recall on all 586's and 686's, call S&W and they will send a shipping lable, all done for free'

J.B.

[RROLL]

3D734?? Serial Number

Can anyone help me with the manufacture date of this
38 Revolver S & W Special CTG Model 10-8?

REROLL@COMCAST.NET

THANKS GUYS

RROLL

[Hawk]

I just burned a store credit last weekend on a 686-no-dash, 6" barrel with what might be the right cardboard box and gadgets - marked at 489.00.

It has no "M", so I guess one should add whatever pain and aggravation one's time is worth in dealing with that. I'm thinking of seeing how it behaves first.

If you're looking at a "no-dash" or "-1" 686, you want to see an "M" stamped on the crane.

[Confederate]

I don't know about the later 686s, but I do know that S&W pulled out all the stops for the initial runs of the gun. They'd basically ripped-off the Python's full underlug barrels and were determined to have their accuracy match that of the Python as well. Judging from the popularity of the 686, I think they're probably continuing to make theirs first rate where accuracy is concerned.

I don't like the new Smiths at all. I don't like their keys/locks, their case hardened triggers/hammers or their cut away cylinder latches. But I do like their internal firing pins.

The 686 also has a beefy cylinder and a big, fat forcing cone, which makes them a very attractive gun from a longevity standpoint. I'm still not very happy with the full underlug barrels, but S&W isn't likely to stop producing them, or even offer their customers a choice.

Again, I'd go for the first series, but any 686 you get will be an outstanding gun. A 4-incher would be perfect.


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/A686Cylinder.jpg

The 686 cylinder is so much more beefy than those found on
the model 66s, that they look dang near impervioius. This
thing looks like it could take some hot loads.



http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/SW686_1a.jpg