I like it...............
Just won a 686-5 6", confused
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Love the gun, but I think it is a bead blast blue finish, that was done by a real master. The porting I believe was also done outside the factory. I hope you plan to use this revolver, as it was made to shoot, and I'd be putting a lot of rounds downrange with it.
OP
I'm beginning to get really anxious to get my hands on it...
these references are explained on page 171 in the SCSW.......
OP
got it thanks!!
629shooter
Member
That looks like it is going to be fun.
OP
Thanks guys... if it's really nice... I may not be able to shoot it..
HOUSTON RICK
Member
if it shoots as good as it looks, no matter who did they work, I would say that you got a good deal.
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Got to this one a little late. Was watching a Chris Farley documentary (a fellow Madisonian), followed by the movie Tommy Boy ).
To me the OP's gun looks like a standard production 6-inch 7-shot M686-5 that had some aftermarket work done to it. The product code is nothing special. The "Midnight Black" M686's were -3 from the "88 and '89 (at least, those I've seen). This gun has a ship date of...........
In the SCoSW, were it gives the feature codes of the 104198 I think they mean:
If you like the modifications, I think you got a decent deal. Looks like it was blasted and blackened. Comp holes drilled like that take some skill and good equipment. Probably has a real nice trigger job, too.
Is there a marking on the right side plate (right above and behind the trigger)? Looks like there might be something there in the pictures, but I can't make it out. Maybe the gunsmith left a mark somewhere.
). To me the OP's gun looks like a standard production 6-inch 7-shot M686-5 that had some aftermarket work done to it. The product code is nothing special. The "Midnight Black" M686's were -3 from the "88 and '89 (at least, those I've seen). This gun has a ship date of...........
October 4, 1999
In the SCoSW, were it gives the feature codes of the 104198 I think they mean:
S - Stainless construction
SG - Santoprene Grips (the Hogue rubbers, it's like another name for neoprene)
RR - Red Ramp front sight
WO - White Outline rear sight blade
DT - Drilled and Tapped (like all -5s)
SG - Santoprene Grips (the Hogue rubbers, it's like another name for neoprene)
RR - Red Ramp front sight
WO - White Outline rear sight blade
DT - Drilled and Tapped (like all -5s)
If you like the modifications, I think you got a decent deal. Looks like it was blasted and blackened. Comp holes drilled like that take some skill and good equipment. Probably has a real nice trigger job, too.
Is there a marking on the right side plate (right above and behind the trigger)? Looks like there might be something there in the pictures, but I can't make it out. Maybe the gunsmith left a mark somewhere.
OP
Thanks Kernel.. I should have it by the end of the week, I'll update how she looks then.. but it sure has been fun jawin about it..
OP
I got it!!!!1 OMG... it's as nicer or nicer than the pics... I'll update a little more when I get home, still working here.. but it is a beauty.. don't think I can shoot it..
No, NO,NONONONONONOONNO! That gun was made to be shot. Choot it!
Look thru all the paperwork, there might be a lead on who worked on that excellent piece. Enjoy it.
OP
Wow, I forgot about this thread ... for a long time.. Just received a "like" on it. Looks like I need to respond my results... I'll have to revisit this beauty, it's been tucked away in my vault. I do remember shooting it... it shot as good as I was capable of shooting it .... one time ... but now, I'm inspired to break it out, shoot the heck out of it and give a good report..
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