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Love it! That's keeper with a capital 'K!' Have you checked for the 'M' stamping on the frame underneath the crane/yoke that indicates 125gr Mag loads are good to go? If I may ask, what were the other 'keepers?'
Kaaskop49
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Kaaskop49
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GB
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Only sentiment keeps me from saying that the L frame Smiths are the very top of the list for .357 revolvers. (most of my life I have owned K frames but I know in my heart that they are not as strong as Ls). I have 1 4" no dash and 2 6"- a no dash and a -4 along with a newer -6 pro series. All shoot better than I can, at my current state of decomposition. But the 4" (like yours) is the pistol that I shoot better than anything else I own, with the possible exception of my ancient Gold Cup. You got a great shooter and a plus to any Smith collection! Congrats!
imakmst
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Great revolver. And they shoot like a dream. I'm with GB, among my 686's, the 4" is the best from shootability and balance. (to me)
OP
I will check for the stamp when I get home from hunting. Keeping another 686 and 18-4 both with Millet sights and Hogue grips and a Colt Match Target 4.5".
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Nice acquisition. I'm curious how these older 686's shoot without trigger jobs. After about 450 rounds through my 686-6 I got a trigger job and it's now one of my favorites to fire. Considering getting an earlier one.
Northwoods Trader
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Great find on the 686-4! The last of the Mohicans!
Please tell me, what is special about the 686-4's? I've seen this mentioned on other threads. Thanks in advance!
Kaaskop49
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-4 is pre mim parts and lock
OP
Not sure where the mix up occurred. No 686-4s. Both of these are no dash 686s. The 18 is a -4.
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