I finally added a 3" 686 to the safe a couple of weeks ago. This came from a buy it now on GB for $949. I feel the price was good as finding a 3" pre lock 686 with the seven shot cylinder is a tall order. It fits in nicely with the others though the grips will need a change.
I have an affection towards the seven shot as my 4" dash five was my first hand gun purchase in the late nineties. I remember deciding between that and a GP100 but the 686 just felt right in the hand, looked better and hey, an extra shot. There have been many since then but it's still my favorite and I've kept it as I bought it.
As for the 3" it now joins the others, 2.5", 4" and a 5" that originally left the factory as a six inch but according to the letter it looks like it went back in 2007 for a barrel swap.
The product code for the 3" is 104190 and I'm not seeing it in The Book. Maybe it wasn't a big runner. Anyone know any info on it?
I have an affection towards the seven shot as my 4" dash five was my first hand gun purchase in the late nineties. I remember deciding between that and a GP100 but the 686 just felt right in the hand, looked better and hey, an extra shot. There have been many since then but it's still my favorite and I've kept it as I bought it.
As for the 3" it now joins the others, 2.5", 4" and a 5" that originally left the factory as a six inch but according to the letter it looks like it went back in 2007 for a barrel swap.
The product code for the 3" is 104190 and I'm not seeing it in The Book. Maybe it wasn't a big runner. Anyone know any info on it?
