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First time poster here, (joined about 5 minutes ago after an hour of lurking) and I must say, the knowledge here is outstanding!
I have a 686-5 that I've owned since the late 90's. I've been trying to "date" this pistol, but to no avail.
Inside the yoke is "CEP****" and below says "686-5". The "CEP" number on the frame matches the yoke. (If that makes a difference.)
From what I've read on a few other posts, I'm guessing it's around mid-late 90's. I'm probably wrong, it wouldn't be the first time.
I appreciate any help you folks may have.
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11-30-2020, 10:19 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
The book says CEP is from the year 2000.
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11-30-2020, 10:27 PM
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Thanks Bama!
EDIT: Having taken my memory for a quick run, that makes sense now!
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11-30-2020, 10:30 PM
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686-5 1997 - 2000 frame design change to eliminate cylinder stop stud , eliminate serrated tangs , MIM hammer and trigger and the dreaded lock . I have a 686-6
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11-30-2020, 10:32 PM
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Hey no problem.
Is that your only S&W? Hang around here a while and it probably won't be.
There's guys here that have forgot more about S&Ws than I'll ever know but reading about them and seeing the pictures has me wanting more.
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11-30-2020, 10:37 PM
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JB - Believe it or not, this does NOT have a lock. Possibly an early model?
Bama - If you count my Walther P99, I have 3 Smiths. Just bought a new 66 Combat Magnum a few weeks ago and have yet to fire it. I'm on the waiting list for the elusive TRR8 right now.
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11-30-2020, 10:50 PM
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What, no pictures? We like pictures.
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Welcome Jules-This is a great place to lurk. I used to work for a company in Columbus and spent a lot of time there in the 2000’s. My son still lives there. I’m guessing you are seeing snow right now. Be safe and come back.
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11-30-2020, 11:13 PM
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JB - Believe it or not, this does NOT have a lock. Possibly an early model?
Bama - If you count my Walther P99, I have 3 Smiths. Just bought a new 66 Combat Magnum a few weeks ago and have yet to fire it. I'm on the waiting list for the elusive TRR8 right now.
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The -5s are pre lock guns. The -6s got the lock.
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12-01-2020, 12:42 AM
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686-5 1997 - 2000 frame design change to eliminate cylinder stop stud , eliminate serrated tangs , MIM hammer and trigger and the dreaded lock . I have a 686-6
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JB, the standard catalog states the internal lock work was changed with the -5, the internal hammer and trigger lock was changed with the -6.
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12-01-2020, 01:37 AM
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The handful of 686-5 I have seen did not have the Hillary hole.
Welcome!!
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12-01-2020, 10:04 AM
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As far as I know the 686-6 was the first introduction of the hammer lock. Not sure if the 686-6 was the first introduction of the MIM parts?
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12-01-2020, 11:49 AM
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I have a -5 with MIM and a -6 with internal lock.
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12-01-2020, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LPD256
Welcome Jules-This is a great place to lurk. I used to work for a company in Columbus and spent a lot of time there in the 2000’s. My son still lives there. I’m guessing you are seeing snow right now. Be safe and come back.
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Not much snow, but enough to turn people into idiot drivers!
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JB, the standard catalog states the internal lock work was changed with the -5, the internal hammer and trigger lock was changed with the -6.
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Yes sir no lock -5 I copied info from wikipedia or read it wrong
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Not much snow, but enough to turn people into idiot drivers!
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I am in Licking county just east of New Albany and we got about 4 inches or close to a foot by man measurement 
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686-5 1997 - 2000 frame design change to eliminate cylinder stop stud , eliminate serrated tangs , MIM hammer and trigger and the dreaded lock . I have a 686-6
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What's so dreaded about the locks? I have several guns with locks & never had a problem with any of them. Now I have to admit they do look better with no lock. Other than looks I don't see a problem with them.
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What's so dreaded about the locks? I have several guns with locks & never had a problem with any of them. Now I have to admit they do look better with no lock. Other than looks I don't see a problem with them.
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Dang shouldn't have posted , I was trying to be a little sarcastic wasn't trying to do any lock bashing or offend any lock haters my apologies to everyone.
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Dang shouldn't have posted , I was trying to be a little sarcastic wasn't trying to do any lock bashing or offend any lock haters my apologies to everyone.
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I was just asking a question about the locks. Didn't mean to stir up anything.
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I was just asking a question about the locks. Didn't mean to stir up anything.
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Don't feel too bad. The locks are one subject that get people riled up pretty good.
I personally am in the side of hating them hard.
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