Rmac58
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First gun of the new year, a 686 in 4 inch. Pic on what is the last gun you bought?
The 686
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In Case you missed it on the other thread....
I'm going to post this here also.....I posted it today on another thread (Found a Nice 686 CS-1) and the story is there..... but I guess the pic really should get on the 686 Club Thread too.
I just included the modern version to show the grips on it.....because they were originally on the CS-1. The switch worked for my needs.
It also offers a nice comparison of new and old.
Hats off to the 686.
I'm going to post this here also.....I posted it today on another thread (Found a Nice 686 CS-1) and the story is there..... but I guess the pic really should get on the 686 Club Thread too.
I just included the modern version to show the grips on it.....because they were originally on the CS-1. The switch worked for my needs.
It also offers a nice comparison of new and old.
Hats off to the 686.
GreenMTNLife
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Guess I oughta join, heres my new 686-2 as of saturday. 4" standard stocks. $450.
Posted these in my own thread as well. But might as well toss em up here.
Have to say, alot of beautiful revolvers in this thread. Especially those with the Ahrends. Hot Damn!
Guess I oughta join, heres my new 686-2 as of saturday. 4" standard stocks. $450.
Posted these in my own thread as well. But might as well toss em up here.
Have to say, alot of beautiful revolvers in this thread. Especially those with the Ahrends. Hot Damn!
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jerry46
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I have a 686-5. I had a local gunsmith cut down the stainless front sight, slot it, and put in a patridge sight in its place. Needless to say, I was very disappointed in the job he had done. Sent it back to Smith and Wesson and had them replace it with a black pinned red ramp sight. I couldn't be happier. They really did a great job. If I could ever figure out how to put a picture on here, I would show you.
Badlander
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I'll join! Got my 686 no dash for $250. like new. I have had it For A while.
Question - LGS has a 686-3 "classic hunter" 6" with unfluted cylinder. Value? LNIB - low round count, box, paperwork, unopened tool bag. They have $500 on it. I already have a 686 4" no dash and a 6" 586 no dash. Thinking it would make a nice addition. Great guns.
71Commander
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My 686 with Nill grips.
OrangePwrx9
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6" 686 Pro-Port 6-shooter from the mid 90s. Great gun, perfect trigger...I am unworthy.
Also a 4" 586 that I bought a year or so before the 686. Not in the same league. In fact, based on the 586's performance, I had no business buying the 686....but did anyway. Glad I'm not a slave to logic.
Bob
Also a 4" 586 that I bought a year or so before the 686. Not in the same league. In fact, based on the 586's performance, I had no business buying the 686....but did anyway. Glad I'm not a slave to logic.
Bob
Heh, this thread's been around for two years, and this is the first time I've seen it.... Go figure.
My 686 CS-1 along with holster and stuff.
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt86/Wheeler686/Picture001.jpg
Best regards,
Wheeler
My 686 CS-1 along with holster and stuff.
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt86/Wheeler686/Picture001.jpg
Best regards,
Wheeler
Dogbite
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I have a SS 6" 686 powerport with an amazing trigger job. What a sweet shooter..
Robereno
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686 / M, 4" Apparently, from reading another post, this was a first generation revolver with the M indicating it was returned and modified by S&W.
Also, the serial number is preceeded by the letters AHD. Guess I need to do some more reading about this revolver.
Cayoot
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My favorite carry gun...did it my way!
My 686+ (-4)was born as a 6” barrel, but I had it shortened to 3 ¾”, ball detent moved to the crane, front sight replaced with a 14 ct gold dot, cylinder machined to accept moon clips and oversized cylinder release as the frosting on the cake.
Now it is my favorite carry piece with #358429 SWC (173 grain) over 13.5 grns of 2400 powder. In the woods, in the town, around the homestead and on the road…this gun/load combo always makes me feel like I have the equipment to handle just about anything.
Thanks for the help StraightShooter!
My 686+ (-4)was born as a 6” barrel, but I had it shortened to 3 ¾”, ball detent moved to the crane, front sight replaced with a 14 ct gold dot, cylinder machined to accept moon clips and oversized cylinder release as the frosting on the cake.
Now it is my favorite carry piece with #358429 SWC (173 grain) over 13.5 grns of 2400 powder. In the woods, in the town, around the homestead and on the road…this gun/load combo always makes me feel like I have the equipment to handle just about anything.
Thanks for the help StraightShooter!
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madcratebuilder
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Love the L frame.
DougDubya
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Cayoot - that's a gorgeous piece of work.
And Madcratebuilder - those are a beautiful set of siblings.
And Madcratebuilder - those are a beautiful set of siblings.
Cayoot
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Thanks much DougDubya, believe me, she shoots even better than she looks! I can't believe how soft that 173 grn SWC feels in her!
AStone
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Man, you guys are lighting my 686 fires again ...
I still have my mod 65 that I bought when I couldn't find a 3" 686.
I'd been thinking recently I might buy a 629 (.44 mag/spl),
but after listening to the report by my buddy that just bought one,
I'm rethinking that move. (Do I really want that much recoil?)
Maybe I'll put a 686 back on my want list.
I still have my mod 65 that I bought when I couldn't find a 3" 686.
I'd been thinking recently I might buy a 629 (.44 mag/spl),
but after listening to the report by my buddy that just bought one,
I'm rethinking that move. (Do I really want that much recoil?)
Maybe I'll put a 686 back on my want list.
Nighthawk0083
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Im sure you all wont mind but I got a 586 as my first handgun and I love it as much as you all love your 686's. There is just something about a blued revolver.
Cayoot
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I know what you mean...nothing does it for me like blued steel and walnut....however, I'm a very lazy person and my firearms are outside with me alot, in the cold and wet...so Stainless is best for me.
Nighthawk0083
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Hahaha I know what you mean
DougDubya
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Well, if 386's get the love here, then so should the 586's. This is just a whole L-frame love-in.
roaddog28
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686-3 4 inch.
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