Recent content by Richard07924

In the past 12 months I've purchased 2 686 revolvers. One a 5 inch performance center, and one a 3 inch model. I'm very pleased with both.

I have. In fact there was a time it was one of my favorites to shoot. I have no idea how many rounds I've put through it, easily over 700. Mostly 38 special, but some 357 as well.

Thanks everyone for the replays. To answer a few questions, I got it about 10 years ago for my (then) wife to carry in her purse. It served her well while we were in a free state, but was retired to the safe when we moved to NJ. For all the time it spent in her purse, the gun is in excellent...

Smith and wesson 13-3, stainless steel with a bobbed hammer and 3 inch barrel. I was told by the original owner that the hammer was bobbed originally from the factory. So here's my question, a google search tells me that this is in fact a model 65, when the yoke is clearly marked 13-3. Is it...

I've paid for a 629-2 in 44 magnum. (In NJ I have to wait for permits before I can bring it home, 30-60 days. Usually closer to 60.) as it's paid for, my LGS allows me to shoot it. I will admit that I need to get used to the full power magnum loads, but 44 special was very manageable and fun to...

I recently paid $950 for a 686+ with a 5 inch barrel. (New). Hope this helps.

I was looking for a 327. I liked the idea of 8 rounds of 357 magnum in a reliable revolver. My 686 is a 5 inch barrel. I live in NJ so carry is not a concern for me, if it were, I'd still be looking for a nightguard. I use my pistols to punch holes in paper, and in case anything goes "bump...

The nightguard is a nice gun, but I do think the 686 will better serve my needs. I'm glad I wound up which the revolver I wound up with.

I was looking for a 357 nightguard a few weeks back, but couldn't find one in decent shape without paying an arm and a leg. I settled on a 686+ instead. My question is, are the nightguards really such a hot item? And if so, why did S&W stop making them?

I think the most important part of this post is the last line. All that matters is that your happy. Beautiful gun, btw.

Hello all, thanks for having me. I love S&W revolvers. Right now I own a model 13, but as soon as I get permits in I'm bringing home a 686, and possibly a 629.