Love the 686s - pic thread

[inspcalahan]

I only have one-

 

[oneflycowboy]

From top to bottom: 686-4 four inch barrel
686-5 four inch barrel
686-5 six inch barrel

They are all plus models.

 

[jjbrewst1]

686-3 Mag Comp PC

686-4 + PC Quadport

686-4 + PC Quadport #2

686-5 + 3" Uncatalogued

686-0

686-1

686-3

686-4

686-4 PLUS

686 CS-1

 

[Boogsawaste]

My dads 686-2 on top and my 686-1 on the bottom. Had them both out this past weekend. My father let me bring home his so I could give it a proper cleaning and lube.

Interesting fact about the -2 is that it's a 38 special only gun. It couldn't even be easily swapped to a .357 magnum since the cylinder is physically shorter and the barrel extends through the frame more than the standard guns. Makes me wonder if these were one off type cylinders? Either way, it's a pleasure to shoot 38+p through it and even rapid fire the front heavy gun stays on target with ease. Although I don't usually rapid fire my revolvers often it was definitely a treat. Too bad I have to bring it back to him this weekend! I'll try and get a couple outside pics of them with better lighting.

 

[BCDWYO]

Well, its been almost 2 years since I started this thread and its nice to see it still going strong! As you can see my family has grown a bit in the past 2 years. Its getting harder to get them all together for the family photo!
L to R: 2.5" no dash, 3" -5(+), 4" -5 Mtn Gun, 5" -5(+), 6" -4(+), 8 3/8" -1, 3" CS1, and 4" CS1 :

 

[Harley Fan]

My offering is modest... Here's my 4" 686-2, with a S&W prepped trigger, and PauFerro stocks, which I love...

 

[Shark Bait]

Here's my contribution to this thread. A 586-3, a 686-2 and a 686-6 TALO. Today is "Range Day" for the two 686's.

 

[Allen-frame]

Just the pair.






A 3'' dash 1

and a dash 4 Mountain gun.















Allen Frame

 

[M.Cunningham]

686+ 3"

 

[Shark Bait]

I believe the 686 to be the finest .357 magnum made. It was the first gun I ever carried as a law enforcement officer in 1986 and I have loved it ever since. I have recently been able to acquire a few, the most recent of which is a 686-4 7 shot snubbie. It didn't come with the factory stocks, so I decided to try a set of VZ G-10's. The fit is perfect. The tolerances are so tight that the screw is merely cosmetic. They feel great in the hand, too. I'm looking forward to shooting it very soon.

 

[ds8514]

My 686-8 2.5" sporting Altamont grips

 

[mg357]

My favorite version of the S&W 686.

S&W Model 686-6 4 inch barrel 6 shot cylinder

 

[BAM-BAM]

If I could grab only one revolver as I headed out for TEOTWAWKI.....it would be my round butt 686-nuttin..... w/ an action job and Spegel extended Boot Grips..... it's my "go to" all purpose .357magnum.

 

[MattJames]

 

[Shark Bait]

I noticed that many of these 686's have a polished finish. I have two 686-4's. One is more polished than the other. Were any of the 686's polished at the factory or were they all originally bushed stainless?

 

[kenv1950]

Only have one--686 no dash, I've had it 5 years and still haven't shot it.....I do have the original stocks.

 

[Shark Bait]

Two 686-4 Pluses. The one on the left seems to have a more polished finish.

 

[PMRet]

This 686 no dash was the first brand new S&W revolver I ever purchased, shown here with the custom box my Dad built for it well over 30 years ago. I've posted these before, but always like to add them to any 686 thread...

 

[75Vette]

My 686-6

 

[bananaman]

I have a 686-3, 6" from 1989. Liked my 4" 586 no dash, so I got another L frame. Got a decent deal on it, and it shoots quite well! Bob