Bought a "new" 686 at Cabela's

Nightowl · #1 08-08-2016, 12:22 AM

Well, I'm an N frame guy, going back to when I bought my first .357 Magnum used in the late 60s. That being said, I really appreciate the L frames, and ordered a 586 the day that I found out about them. I have had that gun for many years. I also had a 6 inch 686 that I sold way back when because I didn't need two L frames! Live and learn.

I was on the lookout for a 686 for a friend and found a nice one for a reasonable price at a Cabela's in Allen Texas over July 4th weekend. Friend was unavailable, but this one was too nice to leave in the case, so I bought it. It has great carry up, both right and left handed,so it is really special! It came with the box, the package of tools, that was opened and had been used, and a sales receipt from 1986!

Cabela's lost it in the store and I had to call several times to get them going, but I finally got it about 10 days ago. Shot it and it shoots pretty good. Oh, yeah I did take some pictures.

HOUSTON RICK · #2 08-08-2016, 12:52 AM

That is a nice looking firearm. Thanks for he pictures!

model70hunter · #3 08-08-2016, 01:33 AM

I bought a newer 686 and do like it.

wproct · #4 08-08-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonkers

You know I never really found the L-frames visually appealing...something about the full under lug barrel just destroyed the lines in my opinion.
However, I will acknowledge they are built to handle the .357 Magnum and do so without problems. I often think of buying one and reshaping the barrel shroud to the more "classic" S&W profile.
When S&W came out with the M-69 .44 Magnum "Combat Magnum" in 4.25" L-frame, partial shroud goodness I HAD to have one! And now I do, and it is truly a beautiful, well-sculpted gun with perfect symmetry!

That's interesting, as you see I am just the opposite. Some of my favorite revolvers are the 686/586, Colt Python, and Ruger GP100, and a lot of that is due to the fact that they are all full under-lug barrel revolvers.

Redlegvzv · #5 08-08-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wproct

That's interesting, as you see I am just the opposite. Some of my favorite revolvers are the 686/586, Colt Python, and Ruger GP100, and a lot of that is due to the fact that they are all full under-lug barrel revolvers.

I'll second this. A full lug is a good thing, especially when shooting .357 magnum, but also even when shooting just .38 Special. A full lug gives weight to the gun and allows for getting back on target more quickly. Plus, to be honest I think that it looks better.

H Richard · #6 08-08-2016, 10:09 AM

Nice catch. FYI, if it is a no dash or a dash 1 it might need the recall done, (hammer nose bushing replaced). They still honor that recall and will send you a shipping label and fix it free. If you aren't aware, the hammer nose bushing hole was oversize (on some of the guns) and allowed a flow back of the primer into the bushing hole (when hot 125 gr loads were used), and it tended to tie the gun up. If the fix has been done there will be an "M" stamped on the frame inside the yoke area, by the Mod #.

diyj98 · #7 08-08-2016, 10:35 AM

Nice. I hope they didn't charge you a new price ($298.00) for it

JCFindley · #8 08-08-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wproct

That's interesting, as you see I am just the opposite. Some of my favorite revolvers are the 686/586, Colt Python, and Ruger GP100, and a lot of that is due to the fact that they are all full under-lug barrel revolvers.

Same for me.

JCFindley · #9 08-08-2016, 08:16 PM

GREAT deal on a beautiful firearm.

DocB · #10 08-08-2016, 08:19 PM

Not me. . .full under lug is not my preference. I've got a big 629 Classic from the early 1990's that is so heavy, I'm thinking about mounting it on the hood of my truck.

JAREDSHS · #11 08-08-2016, 08:36 PM

nie looking wood on that gun.

Harbinger_of_lead · #12 08-08-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightowl

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Cabela's lost it in the store and I had to call several times to get them going, but I finally got it about 10 days ago. ...

I doubt they "lost it" and I bet that a sales clerk had "dibs" on it, but couldn't complete the transaction.

Either way, you got a sweet lookin' gal. Classic farm girl sexy.

Nightowl · #13 08-08-2016, 10:18 PM

Lets just say it doubled in value in the past 30 years.

jdlii · #14 08-08-2016, 10:45 PM

Fantastic find! My 686 ND and Mr. Ed went to the range yesterday, we had fun, got hotter than Hades and they got filthy! What fun!

fyimo · #15 08-08-2016, 11:52 PM

Congratulations on the purchase as the 686 is an excellent revolver.

ISCS Yoda · #16 08-08-2016, 11:55 PM

Nicely done. N frames are incredible but L frames do fill a wonderful niche!

wood714 · #17 08-09-2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonkers

You know I never really found the L-frames visually appealing...something about the full under lug barrel just destroyed the lines in my opinion.
However, I will acknowledge they are built to handle the .357 Magnum and do so without problems. I often think of buying one and reshaping the barrel shroud to the more "classic" S&W profile.
When S&W came out with the M-69 .44 Magnum "Combat Magnum" in 4.25" L-frame, partial shroud goodness I HAD to have one! And now I do, and it is truly a beautiful, well-sculpted gun with perfect symmetry!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wproct

That's interesting, as you see I am just the opposite. Some of my favorite revolvers are the 686/586, Colt Python, and Ruger GP100, and a lot of that is due to the fact that they are all full under-lug barrel revolvers.

I also can't warm up to the full lug barrel. Now if it had a vented rib like the Holy Grail Python, that would make all the difference in the world.

Still can't believe I had 3 Pythons at one time and didn't pay over $375 a piece for them....sold all three for black rifles.