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3-inch L-Frames
OK, by now you probably know my addiction to 3" barrels. How about showing those 3-inch L-Frame 686s?
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or a 3-inch 586 if there is such a thing!
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The only 3" 686 I know of was the CS-1 made for Customs. I do love that model.
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Nanuk, I think there are some others as well. There was an export in 1991 and another one in 1991, a -3 maybe. And I think there were some 686+, no lock units as well. Not to mention the PC ones. I don't have a 3" 686 and hope I can get by on the "cheap" with some pictures here. I really like my 696 and a .357-L would be great!
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There were dash 4 and 5's in 3 inch, either 6 or 7 shot, and a number of PC or Horton guns. Also some 681's had the 3 inch tube.
I'd like to post a pic, but don't have any of the above.
As far as the 586 goes, Smithnut has at least one 3 incher, if my memory serves me.
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581/681 are allowed too! Come on L13 you've got all those other 3-inchers you made me drool over; no Ls?
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Here's one to start you off.......
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581/681 are allowed too! Come on L13 you've got all those other 3-inchers you made me drool over; no Ls?
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No, but I've been trying.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/wanted-...4-w-3inch.html
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The only 3" 686 I know of was the CS-1 made for Customs. I do love that model.
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Three inch L frame 686s are much more common than 3 inch 66s. Other than the CS-1s, the three inch 686 has been a custom for RSR, a gun distributor, and the 3 inch 686 is a current catalog item. There are probably others.
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pace40, thank you for the "fix" . The CS-1 must be the ultimate, sought-after 686, 3" bbl. I guess even the 4" CS-1 is rare. Do you know if there was a CS-3? Maybe the export units? And if there was a CS-3, is there a CS-2?
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Say Hello to Lucille, my 3 inch 686+
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the one on the left
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3" PC-681
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As requested, here's a 3" Performance Center 681:
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Hello, Lucille!
Chuck Jones, nice group!
DC7, that is SO fine. I want one! ($$$$$$$$$)
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686 3" fluted and unfluted
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I'ts still a 686
Its just not a .357
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pace40, thank you for the "fix" . The CS-1 must be the ultimate, sought-after 686, 3" bbl. I guess even the 4" CS-1 is rare. Do you know if there was a CS-3? Maybe the export units? And if there was a CS-3, is there a CS-2?
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This is a S&W 686 CS-3 4 inch, so they do exist, don't know about the CS-2?
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Picked up a 3" CS-1 back in the late 80s when they first hit the civilian market as an overrun (?) from the US Customs Service contract. It's still BNIB in the original box with the oil paper, literature, tools and correct Pachmayr grips. Never even turned the cylinder on it. Camera is not available right now but I'll post up a pick or two asap...
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Don't forget the 3" 586 L-comp, pre lock of course. A VERY desireable 3" L-frame. Regards 18DAI.
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Oh three inchers... what fun.... !
Here's a few:
A pair of CS-1's
A pair of PC M681's.....
A later Camfour PC M681
An early PC M686
PC M586
A CS-3 (yes - they do exist)
A standard production M686-4 - 6 shot, the only way to enjoy them
M696-1
M586 (if this one grew a 1/2", it would be an even more elusive 3" gun)
A 4" M686 CS-3 just for good measure
Here's the 3" and 4" CS-3's with a longer brother:
And, if you get tired of all these 3" L frames, here's a couple links to 3" K frames.... just as much fun IMO.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-rev...al-models.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-rev...ag-models.html
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SmithNut very nice, thanks for the show .
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SmithNut, I was hoping to see you here,but I had no idea of all the goodies you could bring. There has to be a "space" issue sometime in the near future for you, and I'm here to tell you, I'll take some of that "stuff" off your hands. NICE!
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There is a CS-3 but not a CS-2 that I have heard of.
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SmithNut, thanks for the porn!!!
What are those stock one that 586, I gotta some like those for my 686, gorgeous<insert drooling smilie icon thingie here>
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My Ruger 3" seems to balance better for me and doesn't seem so heavy on my belt. So much so that I sold my CS-1 3". Go figure.
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No such model as a CS-2. Just the American Customs Service CS-1 and the -3's, most of which were exported to Germany IIC. Both are "Must Have" revolvers for me because of their history and finely tuned actions. Plus 3" barrels are my favorite lenghts. I luckily have one of each and the CS-3 is the better shooter by a very slim margin. Do believe it's because of the front sight. Still waiting for a nice day to take pics and post them both here on the forum.
Here is the CS-3. I slapped a set of Ahrends on it and promptly put the Pacs back on after 3 cylinders of Speer GD's 158 gr. HP's. Pacs made for a more natural sight picture and were way more comfortable to shoot.
Smithnut, that collection is crazy! I'd have to sell one of my Harleys to fund your's. Something I just cannot bring myself to do!
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Where's all the dash 4 and dash 5 3 inchers?
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SmithNut, thanks for the porn!!!
What are those stock one that 586, I gotta some like those for my 686, gorgeous<insert drooling smilie icon thingie here>
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Miss Fire,
Both M586's shown are wearing the grips they were shipped with. The 2 1/2" is wearing the factory RB Combats, the 3" L-Comp was shipped from the PC with the Altamont RB boot grips.
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My PC681. This was one of the guns originally finished in the Birdsong's Black T and Green T finishes. When I got the gun, it was starting to show some finish wear, so I used 120 gr. aluminum oxide at about 25 psi to remove it. I followed that with a bead blasting. I think I like it the was it is, and probably won't polish it. I took it to the range yesterday to test some home-rolled 158 gr. LSWC rounds loaded with 14.6 gr. of W296 (gas checked). It shot very well, and the rounds had a bit of poop to them.
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3" 681
Did S+W ever make any "standard" 681's with a 3" tube? The only 3" 681's I ever seem to see are the PC models. I'm a big fan of the fixed sight models. Not so much a fan of ported barrels.
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Did S+W ever make any "standard" 681's with a 3" tube? The only 3" 681's I ever seem to see are the PC models. I'm a big fan of the fixed sight models. Not so much a fan of ported barrels.
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No, there has been no standard production 3" M681's (at least to date), however the RSR version - the one mentioned above that was originally shipped with the black/green T finish - was made without the quad porting.
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Weather finally cleared and I took some ****** pics of my CS-1 and CS-3 with my new TT Gunleather Snap holster. The CS-3 and TT were Christmas presents from my kind wife who let me off a year on "No More Guns" probation period. Bout killed me! My pics do not do the revolvers or the holster justice. It's freezing out and blowing a steady 35 MPH+ so I didn't take my time.
CS-1 & 3. CS-3 in front.
CS's with TT Gunleather holster
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Very cool 681, Snowman.45. A real serious combat wheelie!
Sportsterguy, nice pair and leather!
As L13 said, "-4s and -5?
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Sweeet as my grandsons would say. I had a CS-1 decades ago and still wish I had it back. Enjoy yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great lookin leather do they have a website?
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Sweeet as my grandsons would say. I had a CS-1 decades ago and still wish I had it back. Enjoy yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great lookin leather do they have a website?
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He sure does bronco45. His waiting time is about 6 months now but worth it. Here ya be and thanks!
You'll see about 3 of my holsters on it, including this one at the bottom of his home page.
TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters
Tim and Eric Larsen at HBE Specialty Leatherworks are my go to guys. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Here´s my 629 Lew Horton 3", simply beautiful.
By ocg, shot with DSC-F828 at 2009-10-14
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Here are some newer pictures of my GP 100. If you look closely you can see where my gunsmith milled out the front of my sight to improve the contrast.
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Local Scheels had a nice M686-5+ with a 3 inch barrel that held 7. Price was $499.99 and if I had the extra cash I would have got it. Can live with MIM and frame mounted firing pin. Still holding out for a CS-1 3 inch to come my way.
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Its not a 686 but it's an L. Sorry for ****** pic.
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696 no dash
Here is my inbound 696 no dash...
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Here's my 3" CS-1...much as I love this little beast I kind of wish that the Customs Service had chosen the 681 as the basis for their CS-x revolvers. That would be cool.
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Very nice CS-1, Dragonfly! My "grail" gun. I agree w/you that 681 jwould have been cool as a CS revolver. Kind of a M65, 3" on steroids!
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Very nice pic and CS-1 Dragonfly! Man I wish I could take pics like that.
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This is my favorite carry revolver, I love 66s. I have a 4" CS-1 and would definately like to find a 3" example.
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mag318, that model is missing a number, but man, is it cool!
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My Ruger 3" seems to balance better for me and doesn't seem so heavy on my belt. So much so that I sold my CS-1 3". Go figure.
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This is my 686+ with its big brother 629. Both are 3" Deluxe TALO editions.
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SWAZ 602 would you mind to let me know where I can find the very same and great grips?
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Thank you for this answer swaz602.
I just happen to think the very same grips would perfectly fit my 2.5" Mod. 19...
Anyone knows who furnished the grips to Smith and Wesson and TALO?
I know NILL, in Germany, regulary produces special grips in the same spirit for gunmakers such as SIG. They show some exemples in their catalogue.
But I do not believe they made those.
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