686-1 2.5

[weyerbacher]

I went into my preferred LGS to make a layaway payment. This was sitting in the used case for $599. I couldn't buy it fast enough. Funny thing, 3 years ago the same store had a 2.5 686 for the same money. I passed. I kicked myself in the *** repeatedly ever since. Wasn't making that mistake twice. Can't wait to try it this weekend.

 

[jstanfield103]

Congratulations, Beautiful

 

[75Vette]

Nice find. I've got my eyes out for the same gun.

 

[Ashlander]

Excellent good luck. Good job.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Looks great! So it's not a -4. Who needs a drilled and tapped snub nose anyway?

 

[BCDWYO]

That is a beauty!

 

[Cptslick]

Good find. I did the same thing. Went into a Pawn Shop and there set a 686-1 4". I couldn't pass it up.

 

[kaaskop49]

Wonder why a snub 686 is so desirable. The frame is really too big for consistent concealed carry and it's relatively heavy. But I wouldn't pass it up either. A boxed gun like that is essentially brand new. Can't let anyone else have it, can we?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[westy39]

You done good. Lov the 686 and lov snubbies.

 

[jjbrewst1]

I think the 686-1 came in a cardboard box? Does that plastic case number to the gun. All of mine are in cardboard with exception of a few -4 2.5's.

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

contrats'! Good luck with it.

 

[jjbrewst1]

By the way. Great Gun. You will LOVE IT. one of my favorites.

 

[S&W Fan]

Wonder why a snub 686 is so desirable. The frame is really too big for consistent concealed carry and it's relatively heavy. But I wouldn't pass it up either. A boxed gun like that is essentially brand new. Can't let anyone else have it, can we?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

They're so ugly they're beautiful, silly boy lol.

 

[ben1]

I have a 686-4 snub and love it. Yea it is heavy but in a sourdough holster it carries well. Enjoy!

 

[weyerbacher]

The blue box has a sticker that has the serial # matching the revolver. It wouldn't have mattered if it had no box and a moldy gunsock. I am so very satisfied with the purchase. Finding one of my Grail guns exactly as I want it, and also when I actually have the money is a rare thing. I put 24 Blazer Brass 357s thru it today and they were balls on at 30 yards.

 

[jjbrewst1]

The blue box has a sticker that has the serial # matching the revolver. It wouldn't have mattered if it had no box and a moldy gunsock. I am so very satisfied with the purchase. Finding one of my Grail guns exactly as I want it, and also when I actually have the money is a rare thing. I put 24 Blazer Brass 357s thru it today and they were balls on at 30 yards.

You should be. Great Gun. I collect the 686 guns extensively and havent seen a 686-1 in a hard case that Serialized. Just trying to put 2 in 2 together. That's all. You know Smith and Wesson. Never say never.

 

[dmar]

Great find, and a nice price too; congrats! You are really lucky to get redemption by finding the same gun that you missed out on previously. I really hate those kick yourself in the *** times when I've passed on a gun I really wanted, and then regretted the decision. I have never had the chance to find another one just like it later on, never mind for the same price! Count your blessings, and enjoy!

Ironically, I avoided a 'kick myself in the butt moment' today at my LGS, when I found a very nice 586 in excellent shape, combat stocks, and box/docs. I'd been looking for a good one for a while, so I grabbed it! No heartburn for me tonight!

 

[weyerbacher]

Had a bit of 586-3 Karma myself last year. Glad you had some yourself! I'm almost at the end of my Grail list!

 

[rwsmith]

Wonder why a snub 686 is so desirable. The frame is really too big for consistent concealed carry and it's relatively heavy. But I wouldn't pass it up either. A boxed gun like that is essentially brand new. Can't let anyone else have it, can we?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I don't think it's necessarily the 'snub' part. The most popular combo I see people rave about is 3"-4" barrel.

 

[weyerbacher]

I shot it again yesterday after an IPSC match. It was right on at 15 yards with full house 125 grain JHPs at 1400 fps! And they were manageable! I will likely carry this everyday sometimes.