686-4 help

[Rascall-Dinky]

I’m new here & got a new to me 686-4 for my birthday. It came in a blue plastic box & no paperwork. The S# is CBT6XXX. Under stock it says SB. I just got around to removing the Hogue grips on it. What a surprise it’s a round butt. Is this normal? Where can I get nice round butt stocks? Thanks

 

[LEO918]

Early 686-4s were still square butt then transitioned to round butt.
I've had good luck finding nice round butt grips on e-bay.

 

[jerrydm60]

grips

I have VZ grips on my S&Ws you can get smooth or checkered and no maint.

 

[1stgensmith39-2]

My 686-5, which I bought new, had those ugly hogue grips on it. I opted for round to square conversion grips. Custom made to look just like early 60's coke bottle style factory grips.

 

[saemetric]

The SB on the label means the stocks are square butt, not round butt. All the frames are now round style.

 

[Fide686]

As mentioned, you may want conversation stocks if it is a 4 or 6 inch. I like round butt for snubs, square for longer barrels. Enjoy.

 

[Rascall-Dinky]

1stgensmith39-2 where did you find your grips? I like the original style of them. To me, the Hogues aren’t too eye appealing. BTW, that’s a beautiful 686 you have.

 

[OLDSTER]

My 686-4 round butt that I've owned for many years, has worn these Altamont combats for several years.