Any negatives to buying a 686 no dash?

[raygixxer89]

vytoland - Thank you very much for your time and the VERY helpful information. I am not going to bid on the no dash model and wait for the proper updated models. i think you just saved me a lot of grief-thanks.

This is a great forum and with great members!

I wouldn't worry about buying a no-dash 686, I have one and it has the "M" stamp denoting it has the recall work. Most 686s aren't affected and don't need the recall work done. It was mainly from on brand/weight ammo.
I'd get that 686!

 

[raygixxer89]

I bought my 686 in 1980. The only drawback is as stated by gr7070, you are stuck with the RR front sight. If you don't mind the RR, go for it.

My no-dash 686 has a pinned front sight.

 

[Erocksmash]

My no dash 686 has a permanent front sight and is probably my favorite revolver put of the group, cant go wrong there

 

[Struckat]

The only downside I can think of is that I don’t have the cash to buy one.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I think any 686 in good condition will serve you well. I have a 686+ with a four inch barrel and lock and all that does everything asked of it just fine.

 

[mod34]

I MUST agree, Sailfish. Here's my no-dash 2 1/2" after a free trip back to the factory. BTW--despite paperwork indicating the modification was done, there is NO "M" STAMP....

I'm certainly not a 686 historian, but a 7-shot no dash??

 

[CHARLIE699]

"Dashes,,,,,We don't need no stinkin' dashes. We don't need to show you no stinkin' dashes" My sincere apologies for butchering a classic movie line,,,,,

Anything "L" frame, anytime,,,, but these "no dashes" started it.

 

[Mehutch]

Buy them, shoot them, love them...

 

[oysterer]

It is negative for you to buy a 686 no dash as it is one less for me to get.

 

[CH4]

It’s a great Revolver!
If the price is right, buy it!

 

[Hugh WW]

My CS-1

I was issued my CS-1 in 1988. Already M stamped. As a Customs supervisor I carried it from 1988-1993 when we went to 9mm semi-automatics. Mine was not turned in, rather re-assigned to a Customs special agent who carried it for several more years. I ultimately located it in 2000 and bought it. I can assure you that revolver has had many thousands of rounds through it of both 38+P and 357 mag. Performance was flawless. Nuff said!

 

[oysterer]

I was issued my CS-1 in 1988.

CS1? A legend. How about some TGIF Pics?