686-6 7 shot 7" Barrel

[regmag-621]

A hunting acquaintance owns a model 686-6 product code 150855 7 shot 7 inch barrel from 2010, the gun has an unfluted cylinder. She would like to know how many revolvers were made in this design.

I don't want to bother Roy Jinks with this question, maybe someone can give information ?
I would be very grateful for an answer

Best regards from germany
Paul
SWCA 1354

 

[oldman10mm]

The 7" 686+ 7 shot was originally part of the '357' series S&W had with Talo. When S&W ended their relationship with Talo, S&W took on the line as their own products. The 7" seems to be the least desireable of the trio (3" 5" 7") here the the US.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

She would like to know how many revolvers were made in this design.

They are still being made. It is a current production item so production totals are to be determined.

MODEL 686 PLUS 3-5-7 MAGNUM® SERIES
MSRP: $1009.00
SKU: 150855

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/l-frame-150855

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[Onty]

They are still being made. It is a current production item so production totals are to be determined.

MODEL 686 PLUS 3-5-7 MAGNUM® SERIES
MSRP: $1009.00
SKU: 150855

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/l-frame-150855

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I have itch for something like this, but 7.5". Unfortunately, this is just a pipe dream, created by "cut, paste and stretch". For now...

 

[sprscientist]

At one time I had a 7" 686-5. 1 of 70.

 

[SmithNut]

While the 7" barrel is unique and interesting, having it on a -6 or later frame is just...... well - not to my personal liking.

That's why I purchased one of the 7" barrels and had it installed on a -4 frame, it came out as nice as I expected....

 

[regmag-621]

Many thanks to all who have responded so far

Paul

 

[Onty]

While the 7" barrel is unique and interesting, having it on a -6 or later frame is just...... well - not to my personal liking.

That's why I purchased one of the 7" barrels and had it installed on a -4 frame, it came out as nice as I expected....

IMO, the only thing you are missing now is long spur hammer, like on 686 Target Champion.

 

[SmithNut]

IMO, the only thing you are missing now is long spur hammer, like on 686 Target Champion.

If "long spur" means a Target Hammer, I personally have no use for one, I shoot my revolvers double action, it's a rare day that I shoot single action, maybe when sighting in a new revolver.

Regards