686 picture thread

[one eye joe]

Here's my 686, no dash. It's with my grandson in Kennewick, WA, now!
Dick

Did you swap the Red Ramp for the Patridge, or did it come that way ? ? I have never seen a 686 w/ a Patridge from the factory.....

 

[butchkent]

Love the 686 and that is a great box!!

 

[kcode]

Way late for the party, but, both are 686-3's. The 6" has been good for one deer and numerous ground hogs. The 4" was polished up, was not much of a shooter, so it became trading fodder. Bought the 6" new in the mid eighties, so its the keeper.

 

[Reddog]

Joe,
I may have painted that? The gun is with my grandson in Washington state now, so I can't look at it. I'll try to remember to ask him.
Dick

 

[bilkay]

I just saw both versions of the 3" Talo locally. I'm leaning toward the one with the unfluted cylinder.

 

[gordie57]

686+

First of what I hope to be many.

 

[jebo125]

New to me 686-1 M-Mfg 1988

Just traded for this one, sweet!


"Always Keep The Sun at your Back!"
jebo125

 

[jebo125]

686-1 4" Value?

What do you the value on the 686-1 M 4" would, Ijust got one in trade!
jeb0125

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Way late for the party, but, both are 686-3's. The 6" has been good for one deer and numerous ground hogs. The 4" was polished up, was not much of a shooter, so it became trading fodder. Bought the 6" new in the mid eighties, so its the keeper.

 

[Zebulon]

You're all probably sick to death of this one....Wanted to add it to a 686 specific thread for the newer guys here....Zebulon

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Some one say something about a "L" Frame:

 

[BigMike76]

686's are pretty much the sweetest looking revolvers around!
More pics please!!

 

[doc540]

Nothing too special, just my first 686, a 1986 no dash.

Shot and dirty.

 

[Research Nerd]

Here is my addition to the thread. Took me over a year to get it, but man am I glad I did.

Ryan Z

 

[Hart]

Hi. I'm new to this site. I was looking for information for the S&W 686-3 I just inherited. I was told it was a Distinguished Combat Magnum. It came from my uncle who my mother said bought it 20-25 years ago. As the story goes, it hasn't been shot more than a handful of times. The gun store I took it to in Utah said that looks to be accurate. Problem is, I can't seem to find a lot of info about this gun. I'm new to the handgun arena, having owned a few rifles most of my life. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Yes, I own a 4" I bought new April 5, 1985 at a police equipment shop. It is called the Distinguished Combat Magnum Revolver Model No. 686. There was one for sale on Guns America a while back for $595, same sku as mine 104202. M-686 4" .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Older Model Smith & Wesson Revolvers > Full Frame Revolver for sale, gun classifieds or gun auction from CJS10. Buy or bid on this M-686 4" .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Older Model in the category Smith & A picture of it can be found here, along with a partial view of the original S&W paperwork and box. I retained all of mine as well.

 

[bunkeru2k]

mostly finished 686-6 carry gun

 

[keithherrington]

My factory black 686 with Nill Classics

Here is my 6" 686 in factory black with a set of Nill Classic grips. Though not very accurate with any 38 Special ammo that I can find, it's very accurate with Winchester Silver Tip ammo.

 

[vytoland]

S&W model 686-4PP.....product code 104272

 

[onemanwolfpack]

686 3" carry comp

 

[alcanhg]

What are you guys using to polish out the swirl marks?

 

[alcanhg]

Let's keep this thread going. I just paid for a 686 last Monday and am dying to see it.

 

[Paul12644]

686-4 3 inch,

 

[ogilvyspecial]

What are you guys using to polish out the swirl marks?

I prefer Flitz, others use Simichrome, Mother's Mag Polish etc.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/215642-flitz.html

 

[Twysted]

Say hello to my little friend, we're new in the neighborhood...

She's a little 686-6, 4" and a real sweetie! She does have a little hole in her side but hey, no one's perfect (and I hear there's corrective surgery and an implant that'll fix that).

 

[x10]

Mine's so ugly its pretty, What it does is what matters, This is a couple years ago right after I had the hart barrel installed

 

[remat457]

This is a great thread. Lots of nice 686s!
I can only contribute with my a pic of my boring looking stock 686-6+. Lock be darned, I really like it.
After seeing all the 3", I want one

 

[Warrant]

S&W 686-4 Target Champion

My latest purchase. Legally mine as of today

 

[Warrant]

S&W 686-4 Target champion with rifle

My S&W 686-4 TC together with my Lee Enfield Nr4 Mk2 rifle...

This friday i'm gonna take the S&W to the range for the first time. Previously i have used a gunclub-owned 686-5 TC, and used .38 wadcutters for best result @ 25m (27Yd) range. With my own 686 in hand i'm willing to try different loads. Suggestions?

 

[j38]

Here's another 686+ Mountain Gun.

Jerry

 

[sw1834]

My (First One Hundred Compact)

Here are some pictures of my 686 first one hundred compact. I believe my dad and brother have one too. Where are the other 97?

 

[John wilson]