686 Plus Pro Series
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bikemutt
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ArchAngelCD
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I don't own one but I have shot a Pro Series M686 and it's a really nice revolver. As you probably know the Pro Series guns are designed by the Performance Center and then made on the line. They are all fine firearms...
buck460XVR
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Almost bought one last time I got a 686+, but then S&W came out with the Talo 686+ 3-5-7 and I was able to get a 5'' barrel 686+ for over $200 less. All in all, a quality firearm. Other than the cylinder cut for moon-clips, the interchangeable front sight, and the 5'' slab barrel, I believe they are just a standard 686+.
SwampWolf
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True-but those are some pretty significant changes/additions to a standard Model 686+.
don quixote
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I have the 686SSR, which is a pro series revolver. Sweet firearm. he trigger is outstanding.
Saw one, did some research, and went back and compared it with some standard L-Frames and a 686 Plus 4 inch.
SA and DA pulls on the specimen they had were impressive, and I like the balance.
Always regretted selling my Colt Officer's Model Match years ago, but at the time I needed the $150. It was called a ".41 Frame" back than. Turns out the L frame is the same size.
We'll see how she does at the range.
Can't see any reason to have any action work done on it.
What started this? A friend just acquired an old friend's old police service 586. I had never really paid much attention to them before.
SA and DA pulls on the specimen they had were impressive, and I like the balance.
Always regretted selling my Colt Officer's Model Match years ago, but at the time I needed the $150. It was called a ".41 Frame" back than. Turns out the L frame is the same size.
We'll see how she does at the range.
Can't see any reason to have any action work done on it.
What started this? A friend just acquired an old friend's old police service 586. I had never really paid much attention to them before.
ArchAngelCD
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I have a very strong feeling that S&W will become one of your favorite revolvers. I have a "regular" M686 and I rarely leave it home. The older M586 revolvers are great too and every one I've shot was very accurate.
I happen to be the friend with the 586 that inspired Kleanbore's new purchase. Needless to say, his wife is none too pleased with me right now, but I suppose she'll warm up to the new range companion soon enough!
My 586 is the new flagship of my very modest collection (it was purchased new by my good friend in 1991 and carried by him as a rookie officer for 1 1/2 years) and Kleanbore's new 686 is very sweet as well! Let's go shootin'!
My 586 is the new flagship of my very modest collection (it was purchased new by my good friend in 1991 and carried by him as a rookie officer for 1 1/2 years) and Kleanbore's new 686 is very sweet as well! Let's go shootin'!
ArchAngelCD
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Welcome to the forum!
Where are the pictures of your M586?
As you well know or will soon learn:
buck460XVR
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I hafta agree. Regardless of what a few folks say, a L-frame(586/686) is hard to beat for accuracy and reliability, and like hercdog's, is the flagship of many a modern revolver collection. Hard to imagine Kleanbore shooting his new acquisition without a smile on his face.
It took four days, but I went to the range with it today.
Fun.
Many years ago, I was interested in a K-Frame with target sights, but there were none to be had. Excuses varied--Viet Nam, USAF contracts, foreign orders..... I ended up buying a Model 39.
I had somehow thought the L-Frame to be larger than what I would prefer, but that was a misconception. Same size as an Official Police. Or if you prefer, the Colt Army.
That seventh shot seems odd to an old fellow who was reading Elmer's articles before the .44 Magnum went into production, but who knows, it just might pay off someday, somehow.
Can't open carry here, but I called El Paso Saddlery anyway. Didn't seem quite right not having a holster.
Fun.
Many years ago, I was interested in a K-Frame with target sights, but there were none to be had. Excuses varied--Viet Nam, USAF contracts, foreign orders..... I ended up buying a Model 39.
I had somehow thought the L-Frame to be larger than what I would prefer, but that was a misconception. Same size as an Official Police. Or if you prefer, the Colt Army.
That seventh shot seems odd to an old fellow who was reading Elmer's articles before the .44 Magnum went into production, but who knows, it just might pay off someday, somehow.
Can't open carry here, but I called El Paso Saddlery anyway. Didn't seem quite right not having a holster.
ArchAngelCD
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I like those holsters a lot.
C'mon now, you know the rules. Where are the pictures? lol
ArchAngelCD
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Fair enough but they don't have a picture of their holster with your revolver! lol
I have the 686+ Talo addition in a three inch. Great looking and shooting gun. I especially like the trigger. I just have one question for you revolver guys, how do I avoid the trigger guard beating the heck out of my finger using 357 loads?
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I've got a 3" Talo unfluted, and a 6" PC Competitor. I have no doubt that you'll love that 686.
I handled one like you got a few years ago. Seemed like a really nice version of the 686. Congrats man. El Paso makes some really nice holsters too.
I handled one like you got a few years ago. Seemed like a really nice version of the 686. Congrats man. El Paso makes some really nice holsters too.
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The S&W model 586 is one fine firearm. I own two myself. Fine firearms to be sure. I'm also partial to my 2 1/2 model 19.
I bought a used 686+, 3" a couple of months ago. I really wasn't a revolver fan,but it was a good looking pistol. It shot fine in SA but the DA was so hard,probably 11lbs. I had it up for sale but then decided to purchase a Wolff spring kit.
I looked for a decent gunsmith and found this gentleman last Sunday. He said come over and I'll do it now. Off I went and he took it apart and put it back together fast. He told a young man to go outside and check it out. I heard three shots and the young man says hair trigger. The gunsmith took it apart and did a couple of things to it . The other guy took it outside and three more shots. The shooter comes in and says perfect. I paid the man $25 and last Thursday I took it to the range. Holy Crap,that trigger is some kind of sweet. I will keep it. All I need is a holster.
I looked for a decent gunsmith and found this gentleman last Sunday. He said come over and I'll do it now. Off I went and he took it apart and put it back together fast. He told a young man to go outside and check it out. I heard three shots and the young man says hair trigger. The gunsmith took it apart and did a couple of things to it . The other guy took it outside and three more shots. The shooter comes in and says perfect. I paid the man $25 and last Thursday I took it to the range. Holy Crap,that trigger is some kind of sweet. I will keep it. All I need is a holster.
I have a 4" and a 6" 586, I don't about the particular model you are looking at but the 586/686 in general is an excellent package. Not too big, not too small just the right size. Both mine are very accurate with lead or jacketed bullets in 38 SPL or 357 MAG. I got the 6" first and decide I should have a shorter barrel for carrying. After I got the 4" I could not bring myself to sell the 6". I like them both so much I will keep both.
Stainz
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I wanted an extra round to 'miss with' in local SPC competition, so I bought a 5" 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive' 686P (top, below) in late 2004. Oddly, new - it was priced $10 less than the standard 4" 686P alongside it in the case - and it came as it is below - Ahrends grips, spring-loaded HiViz front & V-notch rear sights, and an improved trigger - a deal! Sadly, the SPC interest waned locally - and I had a plinker.
Other competition flourished - S&W announced the 4" 686SSR - I saved moola for it. Buck$ in hand, I went to my local loud-thing-emporium to relieve them of one - but I couldn't get accustomed to the sandpaper-like grip sides... and there was this newly released 4" 627 Pro adjacent to it in the case - at the same price. It came home with me - and I added some Ahrends retro targets to it (bottom, below). Same weight and balance as the 5" 686P I had. I quickly became accustomed to eight shots. Competition locally favored bottom-feeders and I would enjoy plinking more, anyway. The 627 Pro would become an EDC to the range - a real favorite plinker, admittedly never seeing 'real' .357 Magnum loads - just my wimpy homebrews.
I am not trying to steal the OP's thunder - my 5" h-l 686P, the only example of an L-frame .357 Magnum I have ever owned, was/is a great revolver. If you are considering a 686P Pro or a 686SSR as a new gun purchase, please just look over a 627 Pro... imagine it in some decent wood grips...
Just a thought!
Stainz
PS I do believe that -slot moonclips are cheaper/easier to find than 7-slot, too.
Other competition flourished - S&W announced the 4" 686SSR - I saved moola for it. Buck$ in hand, I went to my local loud-thing-emporium to relieve them of one - but I couldn't get accustomed to the sandpaper-like grip sides... and there was this newly released 4" 627 Pro adjacent to it in the case - at the same price. It came home with me - and I added some Ahrends retro targets to it (bottom, below). Same weight and balance as the 5" 686P I had. I quickly became accustomed to eight shots. Competition locally favored bottom-feeders and I would enjoy plinking more, anyway. The 627 Pro would become an EDC to the range - a real favorite plinker, admittedly never seeing 'real' .357 Magnum loads - just my wimpy homebrews.
I am not trying to steal the OP's thunder - my 5" h-l 686P, the only example of an L-frame .357 Magnum I have ever owned, was/is a great revolver. If you are considering a 686P Pro or a 686SSR as a new gun purchase, please just look over a 627 Pro... imagine it in some decent wood grips...
Just a thought!
Stainz
PS I do believe that -slot moonclips are cheaper/easier to find than 7-slot, too.
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