686 vs 686 Prelock?
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elm_creek_smith
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Prelock. I already have holsters. What barrel length?
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Both are 6 inch. I have a 586 but no holsters. The 586 is a lock type current version.
Btw I'm in kommifornia.
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Pre-lock for me please, if condition is good.
bigchuck83
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Same here, nothing against the guns with the lock but the older examples without the lock just look better to me.
Yes both are almost mint. So I guess ill take y'all advise. Gonna grab the prelock
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For what it is worth, I would rather have a pre-lock revolver over an internal lock revolver. While the internal lock revolvers may be proven reliable, I don't want to take the risk of the internal lock engaging in a life or death situation!
Good point. However I would doubt I am gonna use my 686 or 586 in any emergency. Maybe usps? Sorry but my g22 is on my bedside. Not as accurate but more than 6 rounds.
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elm_creek_smith
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My duty gun is a 4 inch 686-6 with lock. Policy prevents me from removing the lock.
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357-RevolverGuy
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I think $700 and $750 are over priced for a used 686. I would offer something lower. If you decide to get the newer one there are members who sell a plug for the lock here on the forum.
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Yeah, both are high...
The 6" barrel is the least expensive of the 586/686 to buy compared to the shorter barrels which do command a premium.
The 6" barrel is the least expensive of the 586/686 to buy compared to the shorter barrels which do command a premium.
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Mehutch
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Buy the Pre-lock, they wont be around much longer (people like me buy them up), the newer ones will be here for a long while.
S&WsRsweet
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I like the old prelocks but then again liked it better before girls wore green and orange hair ect I guess I'm getting to be my grand dad ( thank the Lord ) .
Pre-lock..... and... firing pin is on the hammer w/ the old style frame.
For me it's mostly a question of style over function!
For me it's mostly a question of style over function!
Jdavis
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The pre-lock revolvers are becoming like the P&R guns in the eyes of S&W enthusiasts and will become more so in years to come. Long term value and appreciation, you are better off with the pre-lock 686. For utility and regular use, the lock gun will serve you very well. If the lock bothers you, remove it and buy a plug.
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You are in the wheel house on price for both of them out west. In AZ we rarely see 686s come across for less than 700.
I have both prelock and current production. I carry current production 329PD with my Lock Delete and custom steel cylinder bolt installed. My pre spends most of its time in the safe I don't want to scratch it up carrying it.
But my pre is the one I'll get out oil and just fiddle with for an hour or so now and then because I enjoy it.
Buy the one that makes you happy
I have both prelock and current production. I carry current production 329PD with my Lock Delete and custom steel cylinder bolt installed. My pre spends most of its time in the safe I don't want to scratch it up carrying it.
But my pre is the one I'll get out oil and just fiddle with for an hour or so now and then because I enjoy it.
Buy the one that makes you happy
Behind enemy lines of this draconian state. We have a pistol roster. I cannot buy any pistol not on our roster out of state. This means any pistol that is not on roster, demands a premium.
A ruger mark iv will fetch 1000.00 plus. M and p runs 700 to 900 average used.
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A ruger mark iv will fetch 1000.00 plus. M and p runs 700 to 900 average used.
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