L frame photos

[mike from st pete]

"L" Frame Smiths

681 4", 696 3" and PC 686+ 2.5"

 

[TDC]

Lots of great representations of the many barrel lengths and configurations are displayed on this thread... I believe most would agree the production of the L frame guns was one of the wisest decisions made by S&W..

Pictured are a 4" and a 6" 686 no-dash. They are both first month of production guns and the model platform from which all 686 guns evolved. These two remain NIB and I'm the original owner.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

That's a sweet 6" 686!

Here's my only L-frame, 681 no dash, no M

 

[Kavinsky]

Kavinsky,

Well, it is not a pussycat, but with a max grain of 200, it is manageable. I do not find it as bad as a Night Guard .357 model. But, that is just me.

well I would imagine that would come down to the grips too, I have a set on a 49 bodyguard that look just like that when it comes to the shape of the grip made by precision grip specialties and it makes all the difference in the world shooting that little J frame.

still nonetheless its an interesting little piece, and its kind of funny when you think about it, it seems like the ideal frame for making a 357 magnum sized bodyguard would be the L frame just like that, not these J frames their selling that are ammo sensitive.

 

[MacA]

I have a couple of nice 4" 686 no dash models. One is my shooter, the other a LNIB safe queen. Looking for a nice 4" 586 no dash to add to my collection.

4" 686 No Dash..."The Shooter"

LNIB 4" 686 No Dash..."The Safe Queen"

 

[vossman]

Mine

Just got the 686 no dash 2 weeks ago, found it for $500. I love it, once I get dies to reload for it I will get to shoot it a lot more.

 

[Eaglestroker]

My only L-frame, and my favorite revolver. A 586 no dash. I'd like to have a 4" 686 some day!

 

[ckprax]

Here is my 4" 686-3. The stocks are Kurac's (claro walnut) and the prop rod is all thanks to bbtrout.

Two must haves for any S&W collector...

 

[M2MikeGolf]

I had to look through twice to make sure; not a single 619 or 620 to be seen, my very favorite L-Frames, and now hard to find. The -81/-86s are great L-Frames, maybe the best, but I love that old K-frame Model 65/66 look of the 619/620. I'm stuck on K-frames (the 547, 13, 64 and 65 in particular) these days and for me nothing beats that old 4" HB Model 10 look, balance and feel.

So here's a 619, skeeter can jump in with his 620 (or anyone else for that matter). I re-gripped it with Ahrends, just wish S&W had made them in square butts, but I'm not complaining. I'll never get rid of this 619, of all the .357s I've ever owned, this one "feels" the best, and shoots unbelievable groups. That 620 shoots even better with those adjustable sights.

 

[Jeff45]

Great revolvers. You guys have done a wonderful service and picked up the economy. My 686-3:

 

[sam815]

S&W 586 L-Frame w/Hybra ported barrel & bobbed hammer

Here is my 586 L-Frame w/Hybra Ported barrel & Bobbed Hammer

 

[badge70]

Here is (most of) my current collection of Ls...top to bottom:
686-5 (+) 3" bobbed hammer DAO, night sights
686-5 (+) 4" Mountain Gun
586-1 4" wearing Hogues
581 4" wearing Ahrends
581 with aftermarket 2 1/2" barrel, Round butt conversion and DAO bobbed hammer.

My no-dash 6" 686 didn't make the photo shoot since my Dad has been "borrowing" it for the past few years!

Anyone else care to share?

**** Mister, them are some nice revolvers.

 

[badge70]

Here's my .357

 

[SandW_itch]

Lots of sweet L-frames! Here's my stable - 2.5" 686-1, 586ND, 686ND, 581ND. The 4" ex state patrol 686 is my best double action shooter. Ya, I favor FG combats, too.

 

[keithherrington]

My two favorites: a 4" and a 3" L-Comp with Spegel grips

My IDPA gun: Factory Black 686 with full Performance Center treatment

My newest L Frame: Factory Black 686 with 6" barrel and Nill Classic grips

 

[Engine49guy]

I only have three L frame Smiths,
Two early 586 no dashs
(Nickel has AAE serial "M" mod and Right side trademark, Blue has AJJ serial)

and a 686-5 + Mountain gun wearing SB Target grips

 

[johnny3]

m581 & 586

 

[Biginge]

Here's one somebody "whittled" on just a tad.

regards

Bill

 

[warden44]

L Frame

Here's my 586-4 pal.

 

[catman-do]

My 581ND




This one is for sale also, PM me.