686+ Question
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The key lock was introduced in 2001/2002. The 7 shot variant was made for several years prior, starting in 1995, so there are many "no lock" versions of the 686+.
(according to the Standard Catalog, 3rd Edition)
Carter
(according to the Standard Catalog, 3rd Edition)
Carter
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larondo
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I have not seen a 686+ w/out the trigger lock.
Wiki data/info shows, last year for the 6-shot 686 w/ out key lock was the -5 in 1997.
Edit: -5 ran up to 2001 according to the time table in the link, after that all lock frames.
686 Plus 7-shot is indicated with lock since 1996.
Edit: I wonder if the time table for those is correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_686
Wiki data/info shows, last year for the 6-shot 686 w/ out key lock was the -5 in 1997.
Edit: -5 ran up to 2001 according to the time table in the link, after that all lock frames.
686 Plus 7-shot is indicated with lock since 1996.
Edit: I wonder if the time table for those is correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_686
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larondo
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I'll go out on a limb and say, no and no.
So, it should read: yes and I don't know.
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larondo
Member
I stand corrected, which is always great.
Apparently -4 must have been an early edition. I would not think there's an awful lot of them out there.
I'm firmly in the 'no-lock' camp, which is based on personal preference.
My first S&W revolver was a 686+ which I bought in the early 2000s.
At first I thought the lock wouldn't bother me, only to find out I couldn't get over it. So, I had to sell it.
Apparently -4 must have been an early edition. I would not think there's an awful lot of them out there.
I'm firmly in the 'no-lock' camp, which is based on personal preference.
My first S&W revolver was a 686+ which I bought in the early 2000s.
At first I thought the lock wouldn't bother me, only to find out I couldn't get over it. So, I had to sell it.
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Belgian686
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larondo
Member
I love 'Mountain Gun' models. Those are few & far between, esp. for us in CA because of 'off roster' status.There surely were 686-5 Mountain Guns, with 7-shot cylinders, no lock
Here's mine with Nill grips...
Would prefer a 625 though in .45 ACP.
The lock to me is like dating a super hot chick with a weird mole or bad teeth. You think it won't bother you but then you take her out and it's all you can think about. That's when you have the " it's me not you talk" and you gotta let'em go.
larondo
Member
This is a cool thread, with all those pre-lock 7-shooters coming out.
I like to think of myself as a purist without getting obsessed over it.
Traditions are appealing as long as they aren't stale.
Some modern features are cool, why not.
In other words, I only look for pre-lock Smiths when visiting GSs in my area. Revolvers have been 6-shooters since the early days, I like to keep it this way. A 686 PC Pro Series SSR looks great to me with its sleek barrel design. If it wasn't for that ugly feature I would have gotten one a long time ago.
I like to think of myself as a purist without getting obsessed over it.
Traditions are appealing as long as they aren't stale.
Some modern features are cool, why not.
In other words, I only look for pre-lock Smiths when visiting GSs in my area. Revolvers have been 6-shooters since the early days, I like to keep it this way. A 686 PC Pro Series SSR looks great to me with its sleek barrel design. If it wasn't for that ugly feature I would have gotten one a long time ago.
Rock185
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Yes, I've had standard 686+ and 686 Mountain gun, both dash 5s, that were 7-shot prelock. S&W can fit a 7-shot cylinder into a 6-shot 686, or vice versa. Whether they still will, I don't know.
My current 686 started as a 7-shot gun. I had a new 6-shot cylinder fitted by Vito at S&W several years ago, and the 7-shot cylinder later rechambered to 9mm....
My current 686 started as a 7-shot gun. I had a new 6-shot cylinder fitted by Vito at S&W several years ago, and the 7-shot cylinder later rechambered to 9mm....
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RRH
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Yes. I currently own an unfired new in box 6 in. 686+. Purchased it new many years ago.
BillBro
Member
Yes there is, I own one. Very nice gun.
HOUSTON RICK
Member
I have one - 4" inch barrel.
Mehutch
Member
Yes yes yes!
I have a few 7 shooters 686-4.
Now the Holy Grail of 686-4 is the 4" pre-lock seven shooter.
This 686-4 is a six shooter 4" is close but no cigar.
Of course there is this 586-7 seven shooter, kinda rare. (with the plug)
Love your 686, they are getting rare and expensive. Buy now or forever hold your coins.
I have a few 7 shooters 686-4.
Now the Holy Grail of 686-4 is the 4" pre-lock seven shooter.
This 686-4 is a six shooter 4" is close but no cigar.
Of course there is this 586-7 seven shooter, kinda rare. (with the plug)
Love your 686, they are getting rare and expensive. Buy now or forever hold your coins.
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Old Wheel Man
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This is a great thread. I don't see any 686-3s. I have a -3 in 8 3/8 Silhouette. Did they not make many 3s for some reason. Thanks for information.
