The 686 - Page 28

SigFan6255 · January 14, 2011, 10:59 AM

I am thinking about buying a 686+ 6" 7shot. The guy is asking $625 with a box of ammo and 1 speed loader. He said it has 27 rds through it. Is this a fair deal? I really love the look and feel of the 686.

MarkDozier · January 14, 2011, 11:47 AM

Sig
That would be about average price for the 6 inch.

I just got my 686 about 6 months ago. Smoothest revolver I ever shot. I love the 357 magnun round fired from that gun. Makes you go ummmmmm.

Paints · January 14, 2011, 11:50 AM

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I think a 686 should be shiny...

That looks like it never gets fired

A 686 should be used, not locked in a glass display case!

texgunner · January 23, 2011, 10:25 PM

I have an 4" 686+, a 686 SSR and a 3" 686 Deluxe TALO exclusive. Used to have a 6" 686+ but used it in a trade for 4" M27-3.

psyshack · January 24, 2011, 09:20 PM

My new 686+ 4"

I did a full trigger job on it, stoned/tuned and springs. Shimmed the trigger and hammer. Bead blasted the trigger and hammer to match the cylinder release. Lapped and put a very slight polish to the bore and made the rest of the pistol very Bright.

motorcycle-charlie · February 4, 2011, 11:13 AM

been thinkin about gettin a 686 for a while now. might take the plunge when i get the tax return. its between the 686 and a 1911. i had a nice 1911 and sold it about 10 years ago. been wanting another one, but like alot of you, i have a thing for revolvers. would like to get both but cant. i also need a new furnace. every time i think i have my mind set on the .45, i come back to the 686. maybee a 625 would solve my dilema.

mikey357 · February 4, 2011, 01:47 PM

Well, let's try THIS...three 686 "Pluses", all in NON-Standard Barrel Lengths...a Three-incher, a Five-incher and a Seven-incher...The Seven-inch gun is a "Dash Five", made PRIOR TO the current "Talo" series--the Talo's are all "Dash Sixes", and have "the Lock"--the seven-inch "Dash Five" is particularly UNCOMMON...depending on who you believe, there were anywhere from 67 to around 300 made!!!...

...hope you ENJOY....mikey357

451 Detonics · February 4, 2011, 03:46 PM

well....I'll throw mine up here as well...it isn't exactly factory tho...

Glenn Custom set up for Action Pistol...

germ · February 7, 2011, 11:05 AM

A year or so ago I had the opportunity to shoot a 2" 7rnd 686 with the round butt. It fit me like is was custom molded right into my hand. The first time I squeezed the trigger I knew I'd have to get one some day. I've also shot and/or handled several with the square butts, which I detested.

I see photos of 686's of both square and round. My question is, are the frames different or is it just the grips? Can you just swap the grips? For some reason I'm thinking that the frames are different.

Also, I have an opportunity to get a 4" 68-1 from a friend for an ok price, but I've balked because it has the square butt.

sixgunner455 · February 7, 2011, 11:26 AM

The standard S&W revolver comes with a round butt today. For most of the 20th century, they came with square butts, but many people wanted round butts, so they started making them all that way. Reason is, you can put grips on a round but to make it square, but you can't go the other way without major surgery on the grip frame. So, if you buy a new/newish one, it'll have the round butt.

The no-dash 586 I'm currently drooling over (and waiting impatiently for my tax refund to show up) has a square butt, due to its manufacturing date.

germ · February 7, 2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks. What date (or dash#) did they switched to round?

Dahm · February 18, 2011, 06:09 PM

I just threw some Ahrends Cocobolo grips on my 686P, and its looking fantastic. They feel 10 times better than the standard Hogue grips (which I thought were also great by the way). They're a little beefier and give a bit better purchase on palm swell and finger grooves.

Here it is:

MtnSpur · March 27, 2011, 11:09 AM

Can I join? Yesterday's acquisition:

Now a holster and maybe even a Hunter cartridge belt while meandering around the ranch? Yeah baby...

Nematocyst · March 29, 2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Can I join?

686 owners do not have to ask to join.

They are de facto members.

MarkDozier · March 30, 2011, 03:08 AM

Curse you Mikey 357.... You 3 inch 686 "Pluse" is making me get another 686.

357Shooter · March 30, 2011, 03:52 PM

Just ordered a 686+ 3" from Buds' today, going to go with a Milt Sparks PMK Holster. http://www.miltsparks.com/PMK.htm
I'll post as soon as it's in. I've got my new LNL Press and 850 pieces of brass ready to go, any thoughts on favorite rounds?

Nematocyst · March 30, 2011, 04:26 PM

Oh, man, I would so love to be able to afford a 3" 686.

I had a 4" once upon a time, but it was just too long for me.

Dakota Bones · March 31, 2011, 09:36 PM

Attachment 139619 Attachment 139619 Will this do.Love this gun

ms6852 · April 1, 2011, 04:58 PM

Here is mine, like a fine wine it just gets better with age.

Stainz · April 2, 2011, 07:04 AM

Not all 686+'s have full lugs...

Not a fan of full lugs, when this one became available as the '04 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive', equipped as shown new - with the HiViz front and V-notch rear sight, Ahrends cocobolo square conversion grip, and partial lug - I jumped on it. Oddly, it was $10 less than the 4" 686+ on the same shelf! It was $489 + s/t then.... the good old days!

Yeah, I've shown it before... just thought other 'short lug-ites' might need something to look for in the 686 family.

Stainz

**Walkalong** · April 2, 2011, 06:26 PM

Lovely. I might be able to overlook that hole in the side for a half lug 6" 686.

GLShooter · April 3, 2011, 05:02 PM

Here's mine I won at a PPC match.

Greg

**Walkalong** · April 3, 2011, 07:29 PM

Nice. It looks like mine. I love mine.

Hanshi · April 3, 2011, 07:37 PM

Don't have a pic of it ready but I got my 686 in 1985 and it is one of the best .357s Ive ever handled. I used it to take a number of deer over the years and it's accurate with .38wc, too.

madcratebuilder · April 4, 2011, 05:53 AM

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I see photos of 686's of both square and round. My question is, are the frames different or is it just the grips? Can you just swap the grips? For some reason I'm thinking that the frames are different.

The first RB 686's came out in 1984 I believe. The only difference is the bottom of the grip frame being rounded. If you don't mind the weight the 2.5" RB makes a very nice carry piece.

January 23, 2011, 10:25 PM	#679
texgunner Member Join Date: February 3, 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 175	I have an 4" 686+, a 686 SSR and a 3" 686 Deluxe TALO exclusive. Used to have a 6" 686+ but used it in a trade for 4" M27-3. Last edited by texgunner; January 23, 2011 at 10:32 PM.

January 24, 2011, 09:20 PM	#680
psyshack Member Join Date: January 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526	My new 686+ 4" I did a full trigger job on it, stoned/tuned and springs. Shimmed the trigger and hammer. Bead blasted the trigger and hammer to match the cylinder release. Lapped and put a very slight polish to the bore and made the rest of the pistol very Bright. __________________ New American Expiation: Where is my hand out? I want it now!!!!

February 4, 2011, 01:47 PM	#682
mikey357 Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: Griffin, GA Posts: 164	Well, let's try THIS...three 686 "Pluses", all in NON-Standard Barrel Lengths...a Three-incher, a Five-incher and a Seven-incher...The Seven-inch gun is a "Dash Five", made PRIOR TO the current "Talo" series--the Talo's are all "Dash Sixes", and have "the Lock"--the seven-inch "Dash Five" is particularly UNCOMMON...depending on who you believe, there were anywhere from 67 to around 300 made!!!... ...hope you ENJOY....mikey357 __________________ mikey357, TFL Alumnus # 7556

February 4, 2011, 03:46 PM	#683
451 Detonics Member Join Date: January 4, 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,442	well....I'll throw mine up here as well...it isn't exactly factory tho... Glenn Custom set up for Action Pistol... __________________ Tergum absentis vir , EGO sum scientia

February 7, 2011, 11:05 AM	#684
germ Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Posts: 151	Round vs Square butt grips A year or so ago I had the opportunity to shoot a 2" 7rnd 686 with the round butt. It fit me like is was custom molded right into my hand. The first time I squeezed the trigger I knew I'd have to get one some day. I've also shot and/or handled several with the square butts, which I detested. I see photos of 686's of both square and round. My question is, are the frames different or is it just the grips? Can you just swap the grips? For some reason I'm thinking that the frames are different. Also, I have an opportunity to get a 4" 68-1 from a friend for an ok price, but I've balked because it has the square butt.

January 14, 2011, 10:59 AM	#676
SigFan6255 Member Join Date: May 31, 2010 Posts: 12	I am thinking about buying a 686+ 6" 7shot. The guy is asking $625 with a box of ammo and 1 speed loader. He said it has 27 rds through it. Is this a fair deal? I really love the look and feel of the 686.

January 14, 2011, 11:47 AM	#677
MarkDozier Member. Join Date: May 15, 2006 Posts: 375	Sig That would be about average price for the 6 inch. I just got my 686 about 6 months ago. Smoothest revolver I ever shot. I love the 357 magnun round fired from that gun. Makes you go ummmmmm.

February 4, 2011, 11:13 AM	#681
motorcycle-charlie Member Join Date: November 13, 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 257	been thinkin about gettin a 686 for a while now. might take the plunge when i get the tax return. its between the 686 and a 1911. i had a nice 1911 and sold it about 10 years ago. been wanting another one, but like alot of you, i have a thing for revolvers. would like to get both but cant. i also need a new furnace. every time i think i have my mind set on the .45, i come back to the 686. maybee a 625 would solve my dilema.

February 7, 2011, 11:26 AM	#685
sixgunner455 Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 2,549	The standard S&W revolver comes with a round butt today. For most of the 20th century, they came with square butts, but many people wanted round butts, so they started making them all that way. Reason is, you can put grips on a round but to make it square, but you can't go the other way without major surgery on the grip frame. So, if you buy a new/newish one, it'll have the round butt. The no-dash 586 I'm currently drooling over (and waiting impatiently for my tax refund to show up) has a square butt, due to its manufacturing date. __________________ Life is too short to hunt with an ugly dog. - me If you can't hit a snake at 20 feet with a 12 gauge, you ain't gonna hit a dove, either. -McGunner

February 7, 2011, 12:49 PM	#686
germ Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Posts: 151	Thanks. What date (or dash#) did they switched to round?

February 18, 2011, 06:09 PM	#687
Dahm Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Posts: 6	I just threw some Ahrends Cocobolo grips on my 686P, and its looking fantastic. They feel 10 times better than the standard Hogue grips (which I thought were also great by the way). They're a little beefier and give a bit better purchase on palm swell and finger grooves. Here it is:

March 27, 2011, 11:09 AM	#688
MtnSpur Member Join Date: November 7, 2010 Location: West Texas Posts: 405	Can I join? Yesterday's acquisition: Now a holster and maybe even a Hunter cartridge belt while meandering around the ranch? Yeah baby... __________________ "The end comes no matter what, the only thing that matters is how do you wanna go out, on your feet or on your knees?.....FBI Director James Grace from "The Kingdom"

March 30, 2011, 03:08 AM	#690
MarkDozier Member. Join Date: May 15, 2006 Posts: 375	Curse you Mikey 357.... You 3 inch 686 "Pluse" is making me get another 686.

March 30, 2011, 03:52 PM	#691
357Shooter Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: Murphy, NC Posts: 154	Just ordered today Just ordered a 686+ 3" from Buds' today, going to go with a Milt Sparks PMK Holster. http://www.miltsparks.com/PMK.htm I'll post as soon as it's in. I've got my new LNL Press and 850 pieces of brass ready to go, any thoughts on favorite rounds? __________________ Scott

March 30, 2011, 04:26 PM	#692
Nematocyst Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: 44°N x 69°W Posts: 11,607	Oh, man, I would so love to be able to afford a 3" 686. I had a 4" once upon a time, but it was just too long for me. __________________ ______________ Blades, Levers, Sticks & Wheels

March 31, 2011, 09:36 PM	#693
Dakota Bones Member Join Date: March 14, 2011 Location: Devils Lake, ND Posts: 11	Attachment 139619 Attachment 139619 Will this do.Love this gun Last edited by Dakota Bones; April 1, 2011 at 08:02 AM.

April 1, 2011, 04:58 PM	#694
ms6852 Member Join Date: October 19, 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,250	Here is mine, like a fine wine it just gets better with age. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

April 2, 2011, 07:04 AM	#695
Stainz Member Join Date: April 24, 2003 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 3,022	Not all 686+'s have full lugs... Not a fan of full lugs, when this one became available as the '04 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive', equipped as shown new - with the HiViz front and V-notch rear sight, Ahrends cocobolo square conversion grip, and partial lug - I jumped on it. Oddly, it was $10 less than the 4" 686+ on the same shelf! It was $489 + s/t then.... the good old days! Yeah, I've shown it before... just thought other 'short lug-ites' might need something to look for in the 686 family. Stainz

April 2, 2011, 06:26 PM	#696
Walkalong Moderator Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 29,607	Lovely. I might be able to overlook that hole in the side for a half lug 6" 686. __________________ Do you ever wonder why nobody ever robs the bag man for the mob? No, you don't. "Oh bother" said Pooh, as he chambered another round. Author unknown.

April 3, 2011, 05:02 PM	#697
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	Here's mine I won at a PPC match. Greg

April 3, 2011, 07:29 PM	#698
Walkalong Moderator Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 29,607	Nice. It looks like mine. I love mine. __________________ Do you ever wonder why nobody ever robs the bag man for the mob? No, you don't. "Oh bother" said Pooh, as he chambered another round. Author unknown.

April 3, 2011, 07:37 PM	#699
Hanshi Member Join Date: September 25, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 278	Don't have a pic of it ready but I got my 686 in 1985 and it is one of the best .357s Ive ever handled. I used it to take a number of deer over the years and it's accurate with .38wc, too.