686 picture thread

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

Shot and dirty. ;)

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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.
 
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.

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

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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?
 

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