Hi from San Diego got my 1st S&W today

[rbr]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm from San Diego. I purchased my first S&W 686-6 .357 Magnum revolver today. It was made in 2007 and has never been fired (except the factory test).

I would like to learn about these revolvers and wood grips for them. Mine comes with a factory Hogue monogrip.

Thanks!

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[StrawHat]

A hearty Buckeye welcome from Ashtabula County, Ohio!

Kevin

 

[rbr]

Ahh Thank you! Ohio is one state I have never visited but would love to.

Thanks for the welcome.

A hearty Buckeye welcome from Ashtabula County, Ohio!

Kevin

 

[RobertJ.]

Welcome to The Forum!

 

[Valmet]

Welcome from way over in Virginia. Congrats on your 1st Smith

 

[AppStFan]

Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. You have chosen well. The 686 is a fine revolver.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welome from Va.

 

[pmanton]

Hi from Salome, AZ.

 

[lkabug]

Welcome to the forum from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[BKLooney]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm from San Diego. I purchased my first S&W 686-6 .357 Magnum revolver today. It was made in 2007 and has never been fired (except the factory test).

I would like to learn about these revolvers and wood grips for them. Mine comes with a factory Hogue monogrip.

Thanks!

First one eh...and now it begins!

 

[Brian Parrish]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm from San Diego. I purchased my first S&W 686-6 .357 Magnum revolver today. It was made in 2007 and has never been fired (except the factory test).

I would like to learn about these revolvers and wood grips for them. Mine comes with a factory Hogue monogrip.

Thanks!

What barrel length is it, and would you show a photo of the gun and holster?
Kind regards and welcome to the family!
BrianD

 

[Delta Expatriate]

Welcome from down south in Mississippi.

 

[X62503]

Hello from Vermont!

 

[bill-in-texas]

Welcome!
You live in a beautiful area... I've visited one of your LGSs (off Palomar Airport Drive) but, couldn't make a purchase as a non-state resident.
I hope you stick around. This is a great group.

-Bill

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Southern Illinois!. tons of different wood grips available for that one, look at factory targets

 

[rbr]

Thanks,

Sadly here in California, after you purchase it and pass your background check it has to stay in "Jail" (AKA the gun shop) for 10 days, so I don't actually have it yet.

Welcome from way over in Virginia. Congrats on your 1st Smith

 

[rbr]

Yes the LGS off of Palomar Airport Drive is my local gun shop Gunther's guns. Nice guys, helpful, etc. They helped talk me into it but I ended up purchasing one off of a gun forum like this one called Calguns.com

Welcome!
You live in a beautiful area... I've visited one of your LGSs (off Palomar Airport Drive) but, couldn't make a purchase as a non-state resident.
I hope you stick around. This is a great group.

-Bill

 

[rbr]

Factory target grips. Where can I find those? Ebay? I was hoping to keep cost down but I also believe in buy once, cry once.

Welcome from Southern Illinois!. tons of different wood grips available for that one, look at factory targets

 

[rbr]

It is a 6" barrel, 6 shot revolver. It was made in 2007 but never fired. It was a give away as part of a raffle. That owner never shot it and sold it to another S&W revolver collector who preferred 4" barrels so he claims he never shot it either. I intend to shoot it though. It's in locked up in "Jail" at the local gun shop for 10 days even though I passed my background check and have several other firearms. So, I don't have a picture just yet and I don't have a holster just yet. Is there one you recommend?