Had one of those too, twice….. sighGuess I didn't mention,this is a 6 inch barrel.
Had one of those too, twice….. sighGuess I didn't mention,this is a 6 inch barrel.
I can only think it is possibly Old Stock that they found tucked in a corner somewhere. About three years ago, I picked up a used 4" 686 for $576 from Buds and thought I was getting a good deal thenConsidering current MSRP, I'm kind of surprised S&W would even sell that cheaply to a distributor. I wonder how the store came by it at a low enough price as to not lose money selling it to you?
The fix? What is that, a modification or a potential problem to be averted?I love my 686-1 with 6 inch barrel. Its never had the fix done to it but Ive never ran into a problem, maybe because most of the ammo of today has hard primers??
I think he might be referring to a problem experienced by owners of some "no-dash" and "-1" models. The fix was replacement of the firing pin bushing and hammer nose to prevent the cylinder from locking up when shots were firedThe fix? What is that, a modification or a potential problem to be averted?
Yep, I agree, Pat and finally went over to SS a decade ago for general carry on the farm and any & all back country sojourns.I wanted a 586 for a long time but I think a 686 would make more sense as it would make a great woods and fishing gun, especially in bad weather.
^ That gun looks huge in that photo. How about the exposed trigger? That does not concern you being it is a DA revolver?
If it catches on something it could fire?Why would the exposed trigger be a concern?
Kevin
Yup, I was issued a holster much like that (mine was equipped with a thumb break safety strap) when I entered LE...everyone carried that wayThis style of holster has been popular since the turn of the last century.
It is only recently that the safety police have decided that equipment should replace training.
Yep, I agree, Pat and finally went over to SS a decade ago for general carry on the farm and any & all back country sojourns.
The "L" framed Smiths sure made up into a robust .357, probably a bit on the porky side for those that carry a duty weapon tho, I'd guess. But they hand well in offhand shooting, and carry better, at least for me, in a cross chest holster rig. That'd be a cold weather CC rig, or an open carry hunting outfit.
Currently I have a 686-4 (a 4" bbl'd beauty) in about new, old stock condition that I really like...but it's a range gun primarily. For real carry, I prefer a M-19 or M-66 with 4" bbl's., but will readily admit, they have noticeably heavier recoil. Lots of guys handle them well, even with full house .357 loads and more power to them...my arthritis in the the thumb joints is now a full time burden and I'm turning more and more to smaller calibers.
HTH's Rod Pic of 686 plus my carry rig...OWB...Son with his 66 in a rig I gave him last Xmas.