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12-29-2014, 11:47 AM
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Model 686-1 "M" Stamp Advice
I'm looking at a six-inch Model 686 at my LGS. Condition is a strong 95% with "goodyears". Lock up is tight and timing is spot on. Asking price is $689.00 plus the states cut. There is some wiggle room on the price but not sure how much. What do you think is that a good price? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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12-29-2014, 12:01 PM
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Always a tough call when the asking price for a gun you seek is at or above the current trending value... IF you are buying to keep - just consider you may have bought a little early but have the joy of owning now. Maybe work a trade with something you have less in that will offset the cost?
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12-29-2014, 02:08 PM
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Consider current pricing on the new model 686's - complete w/ lock. Now ask yourself which of the two will maintain - or even gain value, & you have answered your own question.
Pre-lock / pre-MIM L frames (or j's. k's, n's for that matter), will not be depreciating.
Try $650 out the door. That's what I paid for my 95%, 4" no dash (no M stamp either) - last year, & it's a real nice shooter!
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12-29-2014, 04:33 PM
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I recently paid $750 for a 95%+ 6" 686 no-dash. Maybe a bit high, but I always say, "A good deal is paying a price that you are willing, for something that you really want."
If you want the gun, the few extra dollars should not really be causing you angst. If they are, wait for one that hits your target price.
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12-29-2014, 07:28 PM
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If it had the original Target Stocks I'd say it's highish but within the range. The TS are worth $100+ all on their own. Hogues are $15 NIB every day. Without the TS's it's not a good buy IMO, even if you don't care for them (and many don't), they still have intrinsic value you'd be leaving on the table.
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12-29-2014, 10:00 PM
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Question about the M stamp. I have a 586 6'' no dash no "M". Does the factory still do the "M" mods for free??
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12-29-2014, 10:56 PM
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Does the factory still do the "M" mods for free??
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Yes, and they pay shipping both ways. If I had a non-M I'd keep it unmodified. Never know when it might need a free ride to the Mothership. Could save you $60 to $100 just on shipping cost.
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12-29-2014, 11:07 PM
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I thought about doing that with my 686 no-dash (keeping mine unmodified) - but, it locks up every 1-3 rounds on .357 ammo.
If it didn't, I'd save the free shipping for a time when it might need to make the journey for something else.
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12-29-2014, 11:31 PM
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I know how much you all love seeing this old timer!
I bought this new in 1980/81 and carried it on duty for several years. I've fired several thousand rounds through it during that time. I never encountered one single hang up, lock up or any other problem with it in all those rounds. Granted most of the rounds were .38 special, but a lot of .357 magnums of various flavors were fired through it. It, and I, especially liked the 145 gr Winchester Silvertip. Never sent back for the mod, never will be. Someone else will be it's caretaker someday. They can do so if they choose!
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12-29-2014, 11:35 PM
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I bought this new in 1980/81......
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Are the rear sights stainless, and did it come that way?
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12-30-2014, 01:14 AM
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Yes Kernel the rear sight is stainless and I believe it came that way. I did replace the leaf with a blued/blackened one with the white outline to improve the sight picture, shortly after I started carrying it.
It's a 686 no dash with an AAB prefix. Whoever marked the end label mistakingly marked it 68-6. A rare collector's item!
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12-30-2014, 05:10 AM
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I'd never seen a M686 with a stainless rear sight. AAB is a VERY early number, so there's that, and the old style two-piece box. And if you bought it new, who else would of changed it? That's some pretty cool L-frame trivia.
Next someone will have to trot out a pinned and recessed M686. That's sort of the winged unicorn of internet myths. Would love to see it proven.
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