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Old 11-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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Got the L frames together for a cleaning party today, here are a few PIC's.




These are 686-5 models:

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Old 11-04-2009, 09:59 PM
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thank you!
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Nice. Is the one on the bottom in the second photo a 686 with a 66 barrel?
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Old 11-04-2009, 11:22 PM
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It is a Mountain Gun.
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Old 11-04-2009, 11:26 PM
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Old 11-04-2009, 11:37 PM
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John I would love to have those grips on your Mountain Gun on my 686 5" unfluted instead of the cheap Houges it came with.
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Quit beating around the bush!!! Are you fond of L frames???
VERY nice collection.
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in the lower picture, what kind of stocks are those on the 2nd & 3rd guns up from the bottom?
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in the lower picture, what kind of stocks are those on the 2nd & 3rd guns up from the bottom?
Look like Ahrends to me.
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that's what I'm thinking...I was looking at the Ahrends to get a set for my new 686 and was hoping to find a photo.
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Geez o pete, I thought my 4 686's were a decent L frame collection. Very nice!
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:53 AM
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On the -5's the top is 8 3/8", then 7", 6", 5", and a 4" mountain gun.
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Collections like yours Bullseye, give me comfort that I'm not the only one possessed.
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Almost didn't open this up when I saw you headline, Bullseye. My keyboard gets drooled on when I see your "L's" but this time I just pulled away from the table. Very well done!
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Kind of makes my one 686 5" seem like a lost child.
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Thanks for the post. Hope the family gets larger!
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VERY nice collection.

I would say he is fond of L frames. Man, I have not seen that many L frames in a year all together. That is a nice collection.

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Holy cow. I am officially jealous.
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Old 11-06-2009, 02:04 AM
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Wow! Nice collection Bullseye. I have had of the M686 Mountain Gun but seen one or even a pic. Very cool. And I always love to see the custom work you have done. Great stuff!
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Old 11-06-2009, 04:46 AM
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John that's quite a few L Frames you got there..
I'm always interested in your posts about the custom ones you created..
BTW I saw that Numbrich has complete 7 shot cylinder & ratchets for the M242s in 38spl that are titainium for under $60, Thought you might be interested for a future snubby project.. Here's the Link.
Firearm Parts and Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts Corp. | e-GunParts.com
I just finished polishing/cleaning up my 686 & it looks very much like your one with the Uncle Mikes grips minus the fiber optic front sight..
I've gotta ask you two questions..
1) Which one started the madness??
2) Which one is your Favorite??
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Old 11-06-2009, 08:19 AM
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Hey Gary, If I had to pick one it would be the six inch with the power port, I traded a standard 6 inch for it and shoot it every week. The 8 3/8" -5 I just go, it is NIB and will hide in the safe with most of the others. The 5 inch full lug comes in the 2nd spot to be shot. I have way more "K"s than anything else, but the "L" has a special place in the heart for me. Each his own .
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Please, let me know if "L" frame is bigger than "K" frame and bigger hand is desirable.
First - Welcome to the forum. Now the "K" and "L" frame use the same stocks (GRIPS) so they fit the hand the same, the "L" weight is more than the "K" so if your hand and arm is weak you will need to get use to the "L" frame.
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I'm still kicking myself for passing up a de-milled 4" 686 Mountan Gun for $50 at the KCR Machine Gun Shoot..
Of course when I went back, They were BOTH Gone..
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I'm still kicking myself for passing up a de-milled 4" 686 Mountan Gun for $50 at the KCR Machine Gun Shoot..
Of course when I went back, They were BOTH Gone..
Next time you run into a poor smith in need of help let me know Gary..
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