Clark custom 686-4 opinions

[jerffey]

Good morning folks,
I have an opportunity to pick up a used (probably heavily used) Clark custom 686-4, slab side with weighted underlug and their unique rear sight for around $900 at lgs. Can’t find much info on the interwebs outside of Clarks’ website. Most likely a PPC gun, quite dirty but very smooth. Anyone have any experience with one of these Clark guns? Good/bad?
Thanks for any enlightenment.

 

[jerffey]

Maybe not slab side (unsure if my understanding of slabside is correct) but has a heavy/bull barrel.

 

[jculloden]

Love to see pictures........

 

[Colt Commander]

Not with that type of revolver but sent a 625 mountain gun in for a conversion and trigger job.
Also a 686-3, 2.5” bbl. For a trigger job. Received the 686 last week.
Excellent work.
Single action like my 627 UDR. Possibly better.
Double action smooth. I couldn’t tell you how many pounds but the wife
took possession of it after a short range session and she had no trouble with double action firing.
The gentleman named Clay is their revolver man.
First class. Nice to talk too also.

 

[Protocall_Design]

If you want a really great target gun, it would be hard to go wrong with that one.

 

[Goblin]

When everyone was shooting revolvers in Bianchi Cup and PPC in the 80s, I shot quite a few including Clark custom. As long as you like the gun, you won’t be disappointed with its performance.

 

[swagmeister]

I've been a customer of Clark's for 50+ years, starting when they were located in the log cabin in Keithville, Louisiana. Many, many guns purchased from them and countless action jobs on different revolvers. Never a problem over that long period of time. Although Jim Sr. and Jr. are gone, the people working there now are top notch!! I live about 15 miles from the shop in Princeton, and even see Jerry Miculek and wife Kay there on occasion. As a previous poster noted, Clay is their revolversmith who does excellent work and a nice guy too. OP has a definite keeper in that particular revolver.

 

[Hawg Rider]

You didn't mention barrel length, so I'll assume it's a 6" bbl. $900 is probably a fair price, although you may be able to take it OTD for 8 Benjamins with a little negotiating. I've seen standard versions of 686-4s on GB in that price range, but the Clark customization should definitely add value. If everything is tight, and the bore is not shot out, you'll probably get yourself a nice customized and dependable revolver. Good luck, and if you buy it, please post some pics.

 

[jerffey]

Picked up the 686-6, 4” Clark custom yesterday. Traded a sig 1911 for it. I’m thinking the cylinder might be milled for moon clips, and the rear sight may or might not be a cylinder and slide sight. I’ll post some pictures, if I can figure out how to do it, when I get home from work.
Thanks all for the good vibes on Clark customs.

 

[jerffey]

Pics

I think I uploaded the pics correctly.

 

[Eddietruett]

I think I uploaded the pics correctly.

I really think you would be happier with a 6” and I would be glad to give you your money back and a little profit for the 4”. I’m in the process of building a 3” Mod 681 and thought hard about buying a Clark Slabside barrel for my build. I’m going to flat side the original barrel and it will be lighter but it’s hard not to drool over your gun. Great find

 

[gumpys]

I think I uploaded the pics correctly.

That looks pretty cool even with the ugly hilary hole lmfao. Anyways I would buy it for 900. I bet its an awesome shooter. If you dont buy it, let me know lol.

Eric

 

[gwpercle]

If you want a really great target gun, it would be hard to go wrong with that one.

I will Second that Motion .

Everything I have from Clark Custom Guns ... Makes Me Smile
Gary

 

[jerffey]

Anyone have an idea as to where I might find a nice LEFT HANDED leather holster for this 4” slab sided beast…lol

 

[CH4]

I think I uploaded the pics correctly.

Cool piece, but not a -4.

 

[jerffey]

Yup CH4, Tis a -6…. My bad

 

[Colt Commander]

Beautiful 4”. I would gladly pay 900 for that.

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

That appears to be a fairly recent Clark revolver. I like the football grips. Those are definitely not original. I’m not sure what the purpose would be for that conversion but it looks like fun.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Anyone have an idea as to where I might find a nice LEFT HANDED leather holster for this 4” slab sided beast…lol

Go to any gun show. There's always several left handed holsters at bargain prices.