686 no dash and 686-3

[Drifter Mike]

I have come into possession of a 686 no dash and already have a 686-3 in the safe. Friend of mine is after me to sell him one or the other. So that being said, which one would you turn loose of? Both are in excellent condition and both have the " Goodyear " grips and are 6 inch models. He is a good friend and I don't mind letting him have one. Also a fair price??
Thanks in advance

 

[jb28]

Maybe the no dash would be worth more as a collectable someday. But then it turns into a safe queen.
I'd take them both out and shoot side by side. If you shoot one better than the other, keep that one. If it's a toss up. Flip a coin?

 

[Browns fan]

I have come into possession of a 686 no dash and already have a 686-3 in the safe. Friend of mine is after me to sell him one or the other. So that being said, which one would you turn loose of? Both are in excellent condition and both have the " Goodyear " grips and are 6 inch models. He is a good friend and I don't mind letting him have one. Also a fair price??
Thanks in advance

Keep the -3 lots of info here on the forum on the 686 variations

 

[robvious]

shooter or collector?.. answer that and you will discover which one...

 

[CH4]

I have come into possession of a 686 no dash and already have a 686-3 in the safe. Friend of mine is after me to sell him one or the other. So that being said, which one would you turn loose of? Both are in excellent condition and both have the " Goodyear " grips and are 6 inch models. He is a good friend and I don't mind letting him have one. Also a fair price??
Thanks in advance

What are the barrel lengths? Huge factor in determining value.

2.5" usually brining considerably more than the 4" and 6".

The original batch of 2.5" no dash was from Lew Horton. Can be verified by serial number. 2.5" no dash through dash 3 came with wood combat stocks. Also, the 686 ND and -1 subject to the firing pin and bushing recall.