s&w 686 2 1/2 inch pricing
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Anton Chigurh
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Lou_the_welder
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Lemme look......
Here are pics of both the 686 and the 586. (Showing the left side of the 586)
Here are pics of both the 686 and the 586. (Showing the left side of the 586)
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kbm6893
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About 10 years ago, I traded an excellent shape 686 2.5" with Smith and Wesson Combat grips straight up for a LNIB 5906, right here on this forum. I wasn't so much into revolvers then and I didn't see much use for the 686. I bought the gun on gunbroker the month before for $575 so I didn't take much of a loss. It looked just like Lou's in the post above mine. I rank that transaction as one of the worst I ever made.
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Possibly, but I am not sure there's a way to look it up now that LH is closed and Earl has passed. My no dash with combats is a LH without an "M" stamp.
Oh, dear, does this mean I'm wildly rich? 
I reckon not but I guess the $350 I paid for this a long while back was a good investment....
It's not for sale.
Yet...........
Better picture, I hope:
I carried that gun in an El Paso Saddlery shoulder holster down by the Rio Grande when I went feral hog hunting there quite some years ago. It was NOT my hog gun, it was my "down by the Rio Grande PDW".
I still can't wrap my head around the IL being such a big deal. My other two 686+ s, 3" and 4", are equally wonderful. The former is my bedside HDW and I wore the latter in a custom holster made by Dave Workman when I was feral hog hunting locally.
I reckon not but I guess the $350 I paid for this a long while back was a good investment....
It's not for sale.
Yet...........
Better picture, I hope:
I carried that gun in an El Paso Saddlery shoulder holster down by the Rio Grande when I went feral hog hunting there quite some years ago. It was NOT my hog gun, it was my "down by the Rio Grande PDW".
I still can't wrap my head around the IL being such a big deal. My other two 686+ s, 3" and 4", are equally wonderful. The former is my bedside HDW and I wore the latter in a custom holster made by Dave Workman when I was feral hog hunting locally.
HOUSTON RICK
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18 Months ago, I was very confident that I could be within $150 of the going price on any S&W. That was then. My new answer is "It Depends.".
Wow... I have definitely been living under a rock when it comes to what current valuations are running, I'm in shock.
I just renewed my firearms insurance policy, and it appears that I'm way, way under insured.
Question... what makes a 2-1/2" 686-4 that much more valuable than the 686-3 in the same barrel length?
I just renewed my firearms insurance policy, and it appears that I'm way, way under insured.
Question... what makes a 2-1/2" 686-4 that much more valuable than the 686-3 in the same barrel length?
Besides going from wood combats to rubber Hogues, there's not much difference between the -3 and -4, the big jump is with the more scarce -4 plus because it's the first 7 shot 686. To the purist, the -4 plus is the pinnacle of the 686 line, it has all the good stuff and none of the bad. The -4's top strap is drilled and tapped for mounting sights, but that's not very important to most on a snub.
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The Dash 3 is the best version of the 686
Wood grips flash chromed hammer 6 shot capacity (purist) original cylinder release …………….
Lou_the_welder
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The no dash to a -3 fall into that. And I believe are the most aesthetically pleasing .
Here's my no dash 6", -1 4" and -3 2.5".
Jeromejr
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xfarfuldog
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I've noticed that -4's seem to be a changeover model. My -4 four inch has the flash chromed hammer and trigger. Many I see do not. No idea if mine is an early - 4 or just luck of the draw.
I saw the same $ 1500 dollar 686 at one of the gun shows on Saturday. It turned out to be a -4 after all. I had previously said it was a -5. I made that judgment based on non flash chromed hammer and trigger. I passed again and bought a 65-3 three inch instead. Saved myself $ 900.
But the search for a 2 1/2 or 3 inch 686 will continue.
I saw the same $ 1500 dollar 686 at one of the gun shows on Saturday. It turned out to be a -4 after all. I had previously said it was a -5. I made that judgment based on non flash chromed hammer and trigger. I passed again and bought a 65-3 three inch instead. Saved myself $ 900.
But the search for a 2 1/2 or 3 inch 686 will continue.
Dieseltech56
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I bought a well scratched up 686-4 2.5 inch for about $800 two years ago. Tried winning a few on GB that went over $900.
Mehutch
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Model: Model 686-4 (Pre-lock) in .357 Mag, .38 Special (CAVXX16)
Bought: Cost - $299.95 (12-1996)
Cylinder Capacity & Caliber: 7 rounds, 357 Magnum, .38 Special.
Materials: Stainless Steel – Ahrends wood grips
Barrel Length: 2.5 inches, L frame Round Butt
Front Sights: Front Pinned Red Ramp;
Rear Sight – Adjustable
Action: Double Action / Single Action
This Smith & Wesson 686-4 is a -4 model, meaning it is the top of the
line in development. Dash -5, -6 and -7 have different changes like the
Key Lock and MIM parts. This 686-4 is worth about $1000 to $1200.
and will be worth al lot more as time ticks on. This Pre-lock
Model 686-4 is the generally regarded as the apex of the design.
This L Frame made for heavy 357 Mag power. It is my
conceal carry gun often. Damn good gun, not for sale... ever!
Bought: Cost - $299.95 (12-1996)
Cylinder Capacity & Caliber: 7 rounds, 357 Magnum, .38 Special.
Materials: Stainless Steel – Ahrends wood grips
Barrel Length: 2.5 inches, L frame Round Butt
Front Sights: Front Pinned Red Ramp;
Rear Sight – Adjustable
Action: Double Action / Single Action
This Smith & Wesson 686-4 is a -4 model, meaning it is the top of the
line in development. Dash -5, -6 and -7 have different changes like the
Key Lock and MIM parts. This 686-4 is worth about $1000 to $1200.
and will be worth al lot more as time ticks on. This Pre-lock
Model 686-4 is the generally regarded as the apex of the design.
This L Frame made for heavy 357 Mag power. It is my
conceal carry gun often. Damn good gun, not for sale... ever!
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