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Old 11-07-2008, 09:09 PM
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you just don't see them. i picked up one in a trade tonight its a 681 no dash. it has been bead blasted to a dull matte finish and has eagle rosewood square butt grips on it. god i love classic smiths firing pin on the hammer/no lock..
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you just don't see them. i picked up one in a trade tonight its a 681 no dash. it has been bead blasted to a dull matte finish and has eagle rosewood square butt grips on it. god i love classic smiths firing pin on the hammer/no lock..
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:33 PM
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Lotsa' Love! Shoot a 581 regularly.

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Old 11-07-2008, 09:35 PM
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My wife just inherited a 681 from her father. I haven't even had time to take and post pics of it yet, but it's a real hoot to handle.
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Old 11-08-2008, 06:10 AM
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I'm an absolute fan of the 686, which is just a 681 with adjustable sights. I don't know if they made it, but I would go for a snubbie 681 if such a thing exists.
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Old 11-08-2008, 07:58 AM
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Lots of love for both!

I Love my 581 and 681. Both are terrific.

I won a rather large bet with my 581 by hitting a silhouette at least 4 out of 6 shots at 100yrds with my support hand only. Double action at that.

Drinks were on me that evening.

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Old 11-08-2008, 08:05 AM
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I seldom ever see one for sale around here. If I could find one at a reasonable price I would sure hit it.
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Old 11-08-2008, 08:28 AM
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Carried a 681 for many years after my department went from 28's...great gun...I liked it even better than the 28.
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Old 11-08-2008, 08:46 AM
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I wish I could find a nice 581 again. I had one that had had the but rounded and I really liked it, but like so many others, I traded it for something that I can't even remember.
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:11 AM
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I'm a big fan of the 581 and 681.

I own a 681 no dash. It's the only L-frame that regularly goes to the range with me. It has a trigger that rivals my performance center revolvers. If they would make a 681 with a 7-shot cylinder, 3" tube and no lock, I'd buy it in a minute.

I'm still searching for a nice clean 581. Regards 18DAI.
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:53 AM
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Is it against the rules for me to mention that I just saw a 581 for sale on the GoonBreaker website? No CA sales, though.
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:48 AM
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I've got a 681 no dash. always on the lookout for a 581.



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Old 11-08-2008, 11:50 AM
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I was just in my safe looking for my deer rifles and started wiping down the pistols. Came across my model 681 NYSP version. That gun just fits so right, liked it when I carried it and would have rather stayed with the .357 than carrying the department issued Glk 17 9mm, have since switched issued guns to the 45GAP. I think I will be shooting the 681 this weekend, still one of my favorites! Joe
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Old 11-08-2008, 02:55 PM
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He3re is a 681 and a 581. The top one is miss label, it is a 681:

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Old 11-08-2008, 03:01 PM
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I really like 'em - picked up these two in the last year or so.

586 no dash, well used but not abused



681-3, one of about 465 made in 38 Special for the Con-Rail PD, this one is new in the box




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Old 11-08-2008, 05:43 PM
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Have two. Lotsa love. A 681PC 3" and this..........











Very cool L frames.



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mine is weird. wish my pic-fu wasn't so bad. i'd post a pic.
mine has the square butt with the huge target stocks but with a wide smooth face trigger, narrow combat hammer. which all in all isn't so odd but its not matte or shiny stainless it is more of a ruger target gray. inside the yoke it says mod.681 M then on the top of the yoke it says A4 S 5X482 any idea what that all means? i think the M means it has the updated firing pin hole, yes?
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:55 PM
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mine is weird. wish my pic-fu wasn't so bad. i'd post a pic.
mine has the square butt with the huge target stocks but with a wide smooth face trigger, narrow combat hammer. which all in all isn't so odd but its not matte or shiny stainless it is more of a ruger target gray. inside the yoke it says mod.681 M then on the top of the yoke it says A4 S 5X482 any idea what that all means? i think the M means it has the updated firing pin hole, yes?
M means it went to S&W or authorized armorer for the firing pin hole fix (not the correct terminology but I can't think of it right now).
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:58 PM
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The clean lines of the Model 10 but with the .357 long bore option. What's not to love?
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Old 11-09-2008, 12:33 AM
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The clean lines of the Model 10 but with the .357 long bore option. What's not to love?
I agree. One of my favorites.
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Old 11-09-2008, 01:40 AM
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My 681 is my regular IDPA revolver. I'm not a fan of adjustable sights on handguns, but I really like the L-frame size, so the 681 was the perfect choice for me. I'm hoping to pick up a second.

Like 18DAI, I'd love a 3" round butt 681 with no lock, and I'll throw in a front night sight, no MIM parts, and the firing pin on the hammer. Unlike 18DAI, I prefer the 6-shot cylinder. I'm sure I could get a vintage 681 smithed up to those specs, I wonder for how much? Humm....
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Old 11-09-2008, 09:43 AM
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For those that's got the hots for a 581:
Buckeye Firearms, Rogers OH (330) 227-9344; ask for Nick.
Saw one there yesterday; around 90% w/ original box & grips @ $495. I woulda snagged it, but have too many others on the lay-away bench at the moment. -S2
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Old 11-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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I had a 581 for years, one of the most accurate guns I had, just shot beautifully. I ended up giving it to my son, it is his favorite gun now.
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Here's a nickel 581


a performance center 681 3" 7shot


581 blue
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Old 11-10-2008, 01:43 AM
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18DAI & Landric make a good obervation. A 3 inch RB M681 would be kicks. I bet if you sent one to Mr. Bowen he could do it. Will add that to my 'what if' list of custom guns.
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Old 11-11-2008, 05:04 PM
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Old 11-11-2008, 07:24 PM
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looks just like that one but is gray. i checked and its not duracoat or any kinda paint finish its i can't explain it.
its just gray. it has those stocks though it also came with a pair of rosewood stocks without medallions.
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I'm a big fan of the 581 and 681.

I own a 681 no dash. It's the only L-frame that regularly goes to the range with me. It has a trigger that rivals my performance center revolvers. If they would make a 681 with a 7-shot cylinder, 3" tube and no lock, I'd buy it in a minute.

I'm still searching for a nice clean 581. Regards 18DAI.
Is this the one your speaking of?



That's my 681-4 PC, 7-shot, with tritium front sight from Lew Horton. It's a near perfect CCW, IMHO.

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I agree TexasSTEP, the perfect CCW revolver. Yours is a beauty. Those Uncle Mike grips are my favorite for my L-frame carry revolvers.

I've got them on my PC 586-5 L-comp.

Your PC 681 is a beauty. Regards 18DAI.
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Old 11-13-2008, 08:21 AM
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It's been six years or better since I've even SEEN one. They used to be quite common at gunshows but now that I can actually drop the coin on one they are nowhere to be found.
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