My 686 finds a friend

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So my wife was on the hunt for a "cowboy" revolver. She looked at a few single actions but did not like those. When I traded for my 686 she immediately claimed it despite the fact that it was not exactly "cowboy" (she's addicted to horses and horse-related items).

Well that didn't exactly go over well because the 686 was "mine" ;)

So on the hunt I was for another S&W, and happened upon this Nickel 586. I did not like the Nickel from the photos, but it was a great deal so I figured I would give it a chance, and I can tell you the Nickel looks 100% better in real life! I picked this up for $700 from the original owner with 300 rounds of 38 special and 357, original target grips (never used), eagle grips, and a nice leather holster. This was barely shot, and kept in the safe most of its life. Dated April of 1986.

Well here she is (586 no dash):





I also located some target grips for my 686, but this 586 makes my 686 look bad...





When the snow melts I will update with some better quality photos!
 
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Well, both guns look pretty awesome to me. I personally really like the standard S&W 686 finish, but I'll grant that the 586/nickel looks sensational.
 
To Keep The Peace.

To keep the peace, just pick the one that you like the best.
And then offer her an unexpected "gift"; 'cause chicks dig that stuff.
It lets them know that you are not the caveman that they thought you were.
And it will spare you "the living room couch" experience.:)

Remember, you may be able to retrieve it later. Just buy her off with .44 Special from Charter Arms.
I am thinking on my feet here and if that sounds nuts--just forget I ever said it.
That is something else that women have ingrained into me, deny it, be swervy.:D

(Just out of curiosity, which one did she let you keep?)
 
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mistermills357 said:
To keep the peace, just pick the one that you like best.
And then offer her an unexpected "gift"; 'cause chicks dig that stuff.
It lets them know that you are not the caveman that they thought you were.
And it will spare you "the living couch" experience.:)

Remember, you may be able to retrieve it later. Just buy her off with .44 Special from Charter Arms.
I am thinking on my feet here and if that sounds nuts--just forget I ever said it.
That is something else that women have ingrained into me, deny it, be swervy.:D
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This is going to be her anniversary present. I am putting together a belt, holster, speedloader pouch combo to go with it.

She will get to have whatever one she prefers, but I would like to keep the 686 because mine will see a lot of carry in the woods
 
HarrishMasher said:
I'm just not sure of the barrel is long enough ;)
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The 6" is just right to me. Added weight to minimize recoil and long enough to hunt with if I decide to while not being too long and cumbersome.

I still am on the hunt for that 2.5" 686 though
 
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