S&w 686-6

[austinco2]

I saw a S&W 686-6 7rd stainless at a local pawn shop for 399.00. Is this a good deal and is anything I might want to know? Thanks for any help.

 

[homers]

If the gun is in good condition, it is an excellent price. If you don't want it, send me a pm and I'll take a look at it.

 

[18DAI]

I'd offer $300. The 686-6 is one of the least desireable engineering changes, and does not hold its resale value.

My local shop had one sit for over a year, and let it go at last years local show for less than $300.

 

[Master Blaster]

I'd offer $300. The 686-6 is one of the least desireable engineering changes, and does not hold its resale value.

My local shop had one sit for over a year, and let it go at last years local show for less than $300.

What is undesirable about the -6 change????
$399 is a great price for any version of a 686 if its in good mechanical and cosmetic repair.

 

[madcratebuilder]

What is undesirable about the -6 change????
$399 is a great price for any version of a 686 if its in good mechanical and cosmetic repair.

I would agree, any 686 that is in very good condition is worth that. I would prefer a dash four or earlier, but those are hard to find at that price.

 

[austinco2]

It has a little maring on the extractor gears(I'm not sure what that is called) but other than that it looks good. Do you think that If I was to get it and not like it I could easily get my money back out of it?

 

[18DAI]

austinco2 - If you are talking about the ratchets on the ejector star, that can effect the revolvers timing. You should read the revolver checkout by Jim March and be sure it times correctly. If you put $300 in it, you should be able to get that out of it, IMHO.

Master Blaster - The frame mounted firing pin, the lock and MIM hammer and trigger, make the 686-6 less desireable. The 686-4 being the pinnacle of 686 production, in the opinion of many "traditionalists".

As far as a losing proposition in the resale value, don't take my word for it, check Gunbroker, or the classifieds on the S&W forum. They sit for a long time and go cheap.

 

[aHFo3]

Have you done Jim March's "Revolver Checkout" on it? It's a Sticky thread at the top of the Revolver section. It is well worth a look.

Great advice Thaddeus, you were quicker by 3 minutes!

 

[Master Blaster]

Master Blaster - The frame mounted firing pin, the lock and MIM hammer and trigger, make the 686-6 less desireable. The 686-4 being the pinnacle of 686 production, in the opinion of many "traditionalists".

The Traditionalists I know think that the year 1940 was the pinnacle of S&W production, and that it was all downhill from there.

I have a 686-5 + (4" no lock), and a 686-6 (6" with lock).

They are not really collectors items, but they are both good shooters, and very accurate.

The Op is looking for a shooter and $399 is an excellent price in these parts. So I would say go for it, if it turns out there is some problem S&W will fix it under warranty since its a new model.

 

[SwampWolf]

The 686-4 being the pinnacle of 686 production, in the opinion of many "traditionalists".

Where did the -5 go wrong? Just curious as I have one and people snark me for being a "traditionalist".

 

[COK]

In my area that is around the average price for one in nice shape. You will not find one for much less here.