686 mountain gun

[nimrod2477]

got a chance to pick one up what can ya tell me about them, the good,bad,ugly thanks steve

 

[j38]

If memory serves, there were only about 1,500 of these made which keeps the price for them up above your garden variety 686. Many like the half-lug barrel as they feel it balances better in the hand than full-lugged barrels. The seven shot capability is a real plus in some minds, while others prefer more traditional 6-shot revolvers. You should be able to use the search function to find member 5 Wire's tracking of price for this model.

Good Luck,

Jerry

 

[SmithMarine]

I have a pile of Smiths and it is only one of a couple I will never sell or trade. Just about the perfect 4" 357 magnum for carry in the woods, duty, hunting, or if done right, CCW. I have carried daily for 30 years so I know a little. Love this gun, They came in both 7 or 6 shot because S&W gave me a choice when they sent mine direct to the factory in exchange for a 586 that had a warranty problem. That got me started getting the 625 and 629 Mountain guns. They make a nice set of triplets! And Mine has no lock! Grab it and run.

 

[5Wire]

Thanks for the shout out, j38.

My old track was so far out of date I made a new one. I hope it helps.

Smith & Wesson 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4-in tapered Bbl Revolver in .357 Magnum,.38 Special, Plus P,. Bluebook of Gun Values (32nd Edition) indicates between $350 in 95% condition and $615 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 42 recorded prices for this model gun from $475 to $1063 over a period of 8 Yrs 5 Mos ending May 23, 2011. The average price as of that date was $675. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $849. [Note: the BBGV makes no distinction for the Mountain Gun, although it probably should. The BBGV price range is for the plain 686P.

Here's how the data charts out. Keep in mind the trendlines represent averages. Better examples of the gun would command higher prices, especially with box, papers, and so on. Excel was acting up on me for some reason and the date axis shows every other month. The data, however is monthly.

Here's the one I had:

 

[BUFF]

I believe that there were 2 batches of M-686 Mountain Guns made about a decade apart. The first was the 686-5, made in about 1998. 7 shots, Hogue rubber stocks with moulded-in S&W medallions, no internal lock.

The second batch was announced last year, 6 shot, internal lock. These were made up for a particular distributor.

I bought mine new in October, 1998. I like it a lot. Great holster gun.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Here is one:

 

[papajohn428]

If the price seems fair, I'd snag it. You don't see many.

And a question for Mr. Smith............did that one come with a spurless hammer, or was that a later modification?

 

[Bullseye Smith]

If the price seems fair, I'd snag it. You don't see many.

And a question for Mr. Smith............did that one come with a spurless hammer, or was that a later modification?

That is one I stuck in to take a picture and see if I liked it, back to stock now.

 

[Joe Kent]

I have a pair of them and they are easily my favorite "using" revolvers.

 

[Hizzie]

One of my absolute favorites.

 

[Mule88]

I used mine for my CCW class and it performed flawlessly! One of my favorites as an all around gun to have.

 

[MountainSmith]

Grab it, run, and don't look back. I had one about four years ago, and let a guy talk me out of it. Been sorry ever since. I have a 686 four inch with the standard lug barrel now. I like it, but the Mountain Gun was the one to have.

 

[andyo5]

Great for carry, less great for shooting full power magnum loads. I had one for awhile. Sold it in favor of a 45 Colt Mountain Gun, which is not painful to shoot. A 45 ACP Mountain gun would be as easy to carry, but alot more fun to shoot.
I love the lightweight, Mountain Gun concept. Just not in a .357 Magnum or in any other Magnum caliber.

 

[deadeyeluke]

that's the dumbest graph I have ever seen

 

[5Wire]

that's the dumbest graph I have ever seen

Suggest improvements, why don't you. Or maybe you just don't understand how to read it.

 

[586nickel]

5Wire, awesome graph. Kudos to you for tracking this information. I've toyed w/ the idea of doing the same thing but now that I know someone else out there is doing it, I don't have to worry about it!

 

[j38]

I thought I'd add a somewhat dated picture of my own 686+ and comment that, while I mainly collect older revolvers, this gun gives up nothing in performance to my older S&W's. It probably has a smoother DA trigger than half of them, ... and I wouldn't hesitate to rely on it for more than target practice.

Jerry

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Got one of the no-locks. Nice. Has replaced my 19 as a tractor and 4 wheeler gun. Mine has red post on patridge front sights and I like it!

 

[mes227]

that's the dumbest graph I have ever seen

It took me a minute to figure it out, but then I rather liked it. A lot of work when into it and it leads to some interesting conclusions.

 

[mes227]

Great for carry, less great for shooting full power magnum loads. I had one for awhile. Sold it in favor of a 45 Colt Mountain Gun, which is not painful to shoot. A 45 ACP Mountain gun would be as easy to carry, but alot more fun to shoot.
I love the lightweight, Mountain Gun concept. Just not in a .357 Magnum or in any other Magnum caliber.

I have MGs in both .45Colt and .44Mag. I love both and I shoot a lot of full-house mags in the 629. I'd grab the .357Mag version is a second....and the .41Mag too.