Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
o

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-28-2020, 12:40 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default My only L frame S&W



This is how my 1983 M-686 came to me and this was even after my first attempt to clean it, the most filthy gun I ever acquired.



I want to thank Kernel Crittenden for braking down this label for me. I always appreciated everything that he did for soo many members.

"686 6”
Wow. That's a great old label. It's the type seen on very early 1-piece boxes. Notice it has no 4-digit Spec. Ord. number, 6-digit Product Code, or computer bar code.

Based on the serial number it likely shipped in....

March - August of 1983.

The gun is marked with a "M", so it has had the factory modification - a new firing pin and frame bushing. The old style 10-digit Product Code, 6860096035, and feature codes, mean:

6860 - model number and dash number.
09 - brushed stainless finish.
60 - six inch barrel.
03 - square butt frame.
5 -? (I haven't figured this one out yet).
TS - wood Target Stocks.
HP - High Patridge front sight.
S - Stainless.

The rear sight looks like an aftermarket Millett. Those aren't original. The price tags are pretty cool.

The gun has a adjustable trigger overtravel stop. That little piece of metal peaking out behind the trigger. It's adjusted by removing the sideplate and loosening a screw that allows the stop to cam forward and back."







The Millet rear sight. I beleive that my brother used this one in silhouette competitions.





First time at the range. 29 of 50 from 100 ft.



2nd trip to the range. 40 of 50, that's pretty good for me.



I don't have the original Target Stocks so picked these out for it.







This one is another one of my keepers.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-28-2020, 01:52 PM
LPD256's Avatar
LPD256 LPD256 is offline
SWCA Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Kansas
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 20,161
Liked 6,275 Times in 1,563 Posts
Default

Very nice Kenny-I just got my first L-Frame, a 4 inch 681. I really look forward to shooting it. Jim
__________________
SWCA 3255 SWHF 615
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #3  
Old 12-28-2020, 02:28 PM
PatriotX's Avatar
PatriotX PatriotX is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Midwest
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 8,112
Liked 9,615 Times in 2,161 Posts
Default

Nice gun, sublime stocks, and I miss the Kernel.
__________________
- Post No Bills -
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #4  
Old 12-28-2020, 03:58 PM
robvious robvious is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Eastern Nebraska
Posts: 3,854
Likes: 10,169
Liked 8,253 Times in 2,853 Posts
Default

from one of the dirtiest to one of the cleanest... like the grips... and I too miss the Kernel and his magic decoder ring
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-28-2020, 04:09 PM
HorizontalMike's Avatar
HorizontalMike HorizontalMike is offline
US Veteran
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 2,688
Liked 1,114 Times in 501 Posts
Question

Quote:
Originally Posted by rubiranch View Post
This is how my 1983 M-686 came to me and this was even after my first attempt to clean it, the most filthy gun I ever acquired.
I want to thank Kernel Crittenden for braking down this label for me. I always appreciated everything that he did for soo many members.
"686 6”
Wow. That's a great old label. It's the type seen on very early 1-piece boxes. Notice it has no 4-digit Spec. Ord. number, 6-digit Product Code, or computer bar code.
Based on the serial number it likely shipped in....
March - August of 1983.

The gun is marked with a "M", so it has had the factory modification - a new firing pin and frame bushing. The old style 10-digit Product Code, 6860096035, and feature codes, mean:

6860 - model number and dash number.
09 - brushed stainless finish.
60 - six inch barrel.
03 - square butt frame.
5 -? (I haven't figured this one out yet).
TS - wood Target Stocks.
HP - High Patridge front sight.
S - Stainless.

The rear sight looks like an aftermarket Millett. Those aren't original. The price tags are pretty cool.
The Millet rear sight. I beleive that my brother used this one in silhouette competitions.

First time at the range. 29 of 50 from 100 ft.
2nd trip to the range. 40 of 50, that's pretty good for me.
This one is another one of my keepers.
Well, a couple of questions:
  • SA or DA at 100ft ?
  • Have you checked and measured the B/C gap, and what is it?

And BTW, looks like a great find...
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #6  
Old 12-28-2020, 04:24 PM
Oscar Zulu Oscar Zulu is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Minden, Nv.
Posts: 369
Likes: 775
Liked 273 Times in 126 Posts
Default

How in the wold did you get the front of that cylinder so clean? I gots to know.....!

OZ
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #7  
Old 12-28-2020, 05:29 PM
cowboy4evr cowboy4evr is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: for now ,Texas
Posts: 2,738
Likes: 185
Liked 3,297 Times in 1,523 Posts
Default

I have 2 L-frames , both did duty for LEO's . I have a 681 , 4" and a 686 , 4" . The 681 did time " down under " either with Australia or New Zealand law enforcement . I have been told both . My 686 was carried by a guy in off shore boat patrol , working narcotics . I have no plans to sell either , great guns . Regards Paul
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 12-28-2020, 08:13 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by HorizontalMike View Post
Well, a couple of questions:
  • SA or DA at 100ft ?
  • Have you checked and measured the B/C gap, and what is it?

And BTW, looks like a great find...
DA at 100 ft. I am by no means a tack driver.

Nope never checked the B/C gap. I don't even know what that is.

DA I'm pretty sure that it takes less then 100th of an ounce of pressure to pull the trigger.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #9  
Old 12-28-2020, 08:24 PM
Johnnu2 Johnnu2 is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NYS
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
Liked 989 Times in 362 Posts
Default

[QUOTE=Oscar Zulu;141010010]How in the wold did you get the front of that cylinder so clean? I gots to know.....!

I'm gonna make a guess (cause I've done it myself): LEADAWAY cloth.... fer sure.

J.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #10  
Old 12-28-2020, 08:45 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar Zulu View Post
How in the world did you get the front of that cylinder so clean? I gots to know.....!

OZ




This is my 66-1. I use a few different items to clean them depending on their finish.

I start with Hoppes 9, a brass brush and brass wool.

The Birchwood lead removal cloth does a great job but it takes time.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #11  
Old 12-28-2020, 08:49 PM
samuelrp's Avatar
samuelrp samuelrp is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 266
Likes: 23
Liked 109 Times in 62 Posts
Default

Love the smell of Hopes #9!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #12  
Old 12-28-2020, 09:04 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by samuelrp View Post
Love the smell of Hopes #9!


It goes great with that morning cup of coffee.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #13  
Old 12-28-2020, 10:46 PM
MCorps0311's Avatar
MCorps0311 MCorps0311 is offline
US Veteran
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Derby City,Ky.
Posts: 4,675
Likes: 5,277
Liked 3,503 Times in 1,680 Posts
Default

Awesome S&W 686 revolver.
__________________
Life is short,live it fully.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #14  
Old 12-28-2020, 11:44 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MCorps0311 View Post
Awesome S&W 686 revolver.
Thank you.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12-29-2020, 05:53 AM
rwsmith's Avatar
rwsmith rwsmith is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: (outside) Charleston, SC
Posts: 30,906
Likes: 41,494
Liked 29,147 Times in 13,778 Posts
Default Well that.......

...shined up real good!
__________________
"He was kinda funny lookin'"
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 12-29-2020, 06:21 AM
StrawHat's Avatar
StrawHat StrawHat is online now
SWCA Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northeast Ohio
Posts: 5,991
Likes: 9,194
Liked 13,458 Times in 3,971 Posts
Default

I had two of the Model 686 revolvers, a 6” no dash and a 4”, -1. Used both in competition. They kept me in the top of my tier. Tried the 4” on duty. After a out two weeks, back to the K frame.

Sold both of them a long time ago.

Kevin
__________________
Unshared knowledge is wasted.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #17  
Old 12-29-2020, 10:53 AM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by StrawHat View Post
I had two of the Model 686 revolvers, a 6” no dash and a 4”, -1. Used both in competition. They kept me in the top of my tier. Tried the 4” on duty. After a out two weeks, back to the K frame.

Sold both of them a long time ago.

Kevin
My brother competed a lot over the years.
I remember him telling me that he and three other deputies traveled to a neighboring state to compete in a competition with other law enforcement agencies.

He said that he took 1st place in the revolvers and 3rd with the semi-auto.

I don't know which of his guns that he used although this 686 could have very well been the revolver that he did use.

I had a LNIB 4" and a 5" Stocking Dealer Exclusive, that I wish I had kept but I sold both of them.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #18  
Old 12-29-2020, 07:54 PM
StrawHat's Avatar
StrawHat StrawHat is online now
SWCA Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northeast Ohio
Posts: 5,991
Likes: 9,194
Liked 13,458 Times in 3,971 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rubiranch View Post
My brother competed a lot over the years.
I remember him telling me that he and three other deputies traveled to a neighboring state to compete in a competition with other law enforcement agencies.

He said that he took 1st place in the revolvers and 3rd with the semi-auto.

I don't know which of his guns that he used although this 686 could have very well been the revolver that he did use.

I had a LNIB 4" and a 5" Stocking Dealer Exclusive, that I wish I had kept but I sold both of them.
Kenny,

We can not keep them all. The best we can hope for is the next caretaker is respectful and cares for them well.

Kevin
__________________
Unshared knowledge is wasted.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #19  
Old 12-29-2020, 08:01 PM
Jon651 Jon651 is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 1,683
Likes: 1,699
Liked 4,139 Times in 1,282 Posts
Default

Am I the only one who noticed it was marked down on sale by exactly $3.01???

Last edited by Jon651; 12-29-2020 at 08:03 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #20  
Old 12-29-2020, 08:28 PM
HOUSTON RICK HOUSTON RICK is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Posts: 10,123
Likes: 7,091
Liked 14,252 Times in 5,366 Posts
Default

Thanks for a great rescue story.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 01-01-2021, 10:01 AM
Bumpus13's Avatar
Bumpus13 Bumpus13 is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 851
Likes: 3,242
Liked 2,117 Times in 546 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rubiranch View Post
DA at 100 ft. I am by no means a tack driver.

Nope never checked the B/C gap. I don't even know what that is.

DA I'm pretty sure that it takes less then 100th of an ounce of pressure to pull the trigger.
You mean SA, right?
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #22  
Old 01-01-2021, 07:20 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bumpus13 View Post
You mean SA, right?
Correct, SA.
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #23  
Old 01-01-2021, 07:21 PM
rubiranch's Avatar
rubiranch rubiranch is offline
Member
My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W My only L frame S&W  
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 7,239
Likes: 16,636
Liked 24,199 Times in 5,135 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon651 View Post
Am I the only one who noticed it was marked down on sale by exactly $3.01???
Must have been on closeout. LOL
__________________
Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
***SPF*** N-frame Tyler-T; K-frame rear sight; N-frame parts Oregon45 Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 2 07-17-2016 09:33 AM
WTB N frame S&W (frame or frame/cylinder if possible) FTF NOLA area Cpt. Obvious WANTED to Buy 1 06-25-2012 06:39 PM
WTS L FRAME COMBAT,K FRAME RB MAGNA,J FRAME PEARL GRIPS twomoons Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 6 01-29-2011 10:49 PM
WTS...N-Frame Combats...L-Frame speedloaders...J-Frame holster...REDUCED BigBoreShooter Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 6 03-20-2009 01:51 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:30 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)