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Old 02-03-2014, 07:58 PM
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I would like to know the difference between a normal 686 and this Target Champion.



What I can see: hammer, trigger and stocks (maybe the differences are only those!).


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Aside from the stocks and the flash-chromed target trigger and hammer, it looks exactly like my no-dash 6" 686 with factory stocks and color-casehardened target trigger and hammer.



I thought those guns had unfluted cylinders and some special rollmarking on the barrel but I could be thinking of another special version.

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Old 02-03-2014, 09:23 PM
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Off hand I would say one is pretty and the other is prettier, however I don't know which is which.
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Id like to know where to find stocks like that, those look comfy. Sharp pistola
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It is mentioned in the S & W reference book, product code 104268, but no details mentioned aside from the sideplate laser engraving. The stocks look to be made by Karl Nill from Germany.

There are a few Europe-only export models, including a 617 Target Champion which is very different from a standard model. A "Search Site/Google" search should find you photos of these.
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Looks like there is a different finish from the frame to the barrel. It could just be the lighting?
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[IMG][/IMG]

this is the barrel...
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Here is my 617 target Champion shown from both sides and back view i hope this helps you
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Here is my 617 target Champion shown from both sides and back view i hope this helps you
Hi! You have it so you can tell us: between your 617 TC and a regular 617, wich are the difference?

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The revolver is a WISCHO exclusive offering
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Here is a link to Nills site:
Nill Griffe Shop
They are some of the highest quality grips made.
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Hi , Murphydog allready answered your question i would say.
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[IMG][/IMG]

this is the barrel...
This barrel is laser engraved, and is different from the one on the complete gun in the first photo?
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Confused I am. The OP's close-up pictures of the barrel are not pictures of the gun in his first picture...
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Yes, those photos are not of the same gun. The one I`m looking for have the grips of the first one and the barrel engaved as the second one.
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Helo, i'm new on this site and i'm buying used 686-6 target champion and I would like to know how old IS this Gun. The owner is second and he thinks that The revolver is aprox 7 yers old. The serial number is CMM18XX and Coud someone please help me. The Gun is Nice and modified by waimex (German)

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CMMxxxx should be 2009
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Thans's for information.
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The stocks on the posters 686 are wow! I can't see any side plate engraving on the 686, it could be the lighting but the 686 side plate seems to be a different hue.
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The stocks on the posters 686 are wow! I can't see any side plate engraving on the 686, it could be the lighting but the 686 side plate seems to be a different hue.
Those are Nill grips
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