686 vs 686 Prelock?

[ladder13]

There's a very desirable 3 inch 7 shot(if you like many crave the shorter barrel and the extra round) lock gun in the classifieds for $675.
The longer barrel, 6 inch guns, are typically less expensive, imo.

 

[Voyager28]

Does this answer the original question?

Bob

 

[dkonrai]

There's a very desirable 3 inch 7 shot(if you like many crave the shorter barrel and the extra round) lock gun in the classifieds for $675.
The longer barrel, 6 inch guns, are typically less expensive, imo.

Yes I would love to get that 686. But it does not have "A" prefix on the sku. It is off roster for us peons behind the iron curtain. I could only purchase that 686 if it was a ppt in Cali. But then again if it was local price would be closer to 1000.00. Lol.

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[Elkins45]

I'm not a raging hater of the new guns but it's a simple fact they aren't making any more of the old ones. Pre-lock is far more likely to hold value.

 

[islamoradamark]

took the words right outta my mouth

 

[Expygator]

Does this answer the original question?



Bob

I have a model 686 that my dad purchased new sometime around 1986 I think. It has less than 50 rounds through it. It is as new. I removed the wood grip while it's still mint. I installed the Hogue combat type grip.

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[dkonrai]

I have a model 686 that my dad purchased new sometime around 1986 I think. It has less than 50 rounds through it. It is as new. I removed the wood grip while it's still mint. I installed the Hogue combat type grip.

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Such a gorgeous gun.

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[OLDSTER]

686 pre-lock

Some pretty nice pre-locks here. This is my 686-4. I'd recommend a "pre-lock", if for nothing more than pride of owning the "older" guns and re-sale value. IMO there is certainly nothing wrong with the later 686 with the IL; it's just sort of a nostalgia thing more than a functional issue.

 

[muddocktor]

I would also go with the pre-lock gun. Not that the newer gun is bad or anything, but the pre-lock guns aren't being made any more and will only appreciate in value as long as you take care of it.

And if you do get it, replace the goodyear grips with some nice wood offerings from Ahrends or Culina or some other quality wood grip maker. They just look so much better and 357 Mag isn't a real punishing round with a 6" barrel.

 

[Spokes]

I guess I will chime in with my 2 cents...
Pre lock, I have two a 4" and a 6"..
Both great shooters..

 

[spad124]

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.

+1 on^^. You said you have a G22 for defense. So I'm assuming you want a 686 for range use or maybe as a sportsman's carry. (And I carry my 6" 686-1 as a sportsman's gun a lot. Nothing wrong with a 6" for that). I'd get the pre lock simply because it's a bit more classic and you really don't need the lock function. Put on a set of nice wood grips for show- but keep the Pachs. They are good in the field.

 

[dkonrai]

+1 on^^. You said you have a G22 for defense. So I'm assuming you want a 686 for range use or maybe as a sportsman's carry. (And I carry my 6" 686-1 as a sportsman's gun a lot. Nothing wrong with a 6" for that). I'd get the pre lock simply because it's a bit more classic and you really don't need the lock function. Put on a set of nice wood grips for show- but keep the Pachs. They are good in the field.

Yes I have quite a few glocks. Reason of hd is simple. 15 rounds of Speer gold dot 165 grain. Running tfx pro sights.
Reason for the wheel guns? I grew up with 17 and 19s. I lost most in a home robbery 20 years ago. So I have been wanting a few wheel guns to somewhat replace what I had lost. I love the looks of the 586 and 686. Such beautiful guns.
Looks like the Prelock is a go. Hope to meet the seller Saturday.
Dino

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[white cloud]

Lock or no-lock? I can tell you one thing for sure. Cruising this forum can result in a much smaller bank account balance. Nice looking guns here.

 

[dkonrai]

Lock or no-lock? I can tell you one thing for sure. Cruising this forum can result in a much smaller bank account balance. Nice looking guns here.

For the cost of one smith. You could almost get a 12 pack of hipoints[emoji1]

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[spad124]

For the cost of one smith. You could almost get a 12 pack of hipoints[emoji1]

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So, if my math's right, for the same money if you got the Hi Points you'd be prepared for 180 zombies without a mag change?Just have to watch out for the 181st!!

I'll take the 686 and a bunch of speedloaders!

 

[CH4]

Good choice!

My favorite 686 is a sexy 2.5" LH.

 

[Mr.Harry]

It would be a tougher decision for me if the newer one was a 7 shot. I like that extra round. But apparently it's not a plus model, so I too would probably choose the pre model.

 

[K Frame Keith]

Pre-lock every day!

 

[Stargater]

I have two S&W 686s, neither one fired. One is the no-dash and the other has the lock. I would take the no-dash wood grips every time. My 686 also has the stamped side plate. It's gorgeous.

 

[dkonrai]

I have two S&W 686s, neither one fired. One is the no-dash and the other has the lock. I would take the no-dash wood grips every time. My 686 also has the stamped side plate. It's gorgeous.

Question? How do you have 2 nib 686? Omg I could never own something as nice and never shoot the darn thing. Lol.

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