My first L frame 7 shot

[hardknocks]

Recently aquired S&W 686-6 7 shot.
Grips are warped near the top but the rest looks good, seems like a low round count.
Hope the recoil is less than a model 66 i once had.
I plan on plugging that lock hole soon enough, and getting different grips.

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Nice find. The recoil will be less than the 66 but if it has been a while, you probably wont remember. I dont feel much difference between a 686 and a 66, which both feel very soft compared to a 60 or sp101.

 

[SS57]

Hardknocks I think you are going to really enjoy shooting that Smith. I have one same as yours and it is one of my favs to shoot. It just handles so sweet. Dress it up with some nice lumber for the BBQ's.

 

[Bumpus13]

Congrats on your addition. Mine is a 4" 686-6+ and it was the one that started me down the S&W path. They're great shooters that IMO soak up .357 felt recoil very well (.38's are quite tame to me)

I've gone with lots of different stocks on mine. Most often the factory "goodyears", Ahrends combats in maple, or (currently) Altamont targets.

 

[ultratec00]

Love my 3" and 5" 3-5-7 686+s. If I recall correctly, the bore axis of the L frames is a bit different and the L frames are a tad heavier. I typically shoot 125 JHPs for both and recoil is very manageable with the 3" obviously throwing more muzzle blast.

An observation with newer S&W revolvers, any amount of barrel cant can cause sight in irregularities for shorter barrels. If you are only worried about 15 yards or so, may not be a problem depending on bullet weight and load. Had this issue with my first 3".

 

[bananaman]

Gotta be different. Mine is a 7 shot, 5" Pro Series. Really had to have it when I went to the gun show. Like the action, and the non typical looks! Bob

 

[UNCLE PAULY]

My 3", safety plugged and polished, with Creig Segel boot grips.

 

[rock doc]

Yes, you definitely need to do something about the lock hole. I bought a kit from a forum member, bullseye smith, in 2016, who made them himself.

 

[flgolfer29]

Here's my example wearing Altamont grips. I considered getting a plug insert but never did.

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[hardknocks]

Here's my example wearing Altamont grips. I considered getting a plug insert but never did.

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It seems to be a popular model, i cannot decide on grips there are so many options.
Is the 3 inch barrel less popular than the 2.5?
Thanks to all

 

[flgolfer29]

It seems to be a popular model, i cannot decide on grips there are so many options.

Is the 3 inch barrel less popular than the 2.5?

Thanks to all

There are many grip options from which to choose, I was in you position not long ago and have purchased several different sets. Here is another option I purchased from s&w website several years ago. Also, for my taste, I prefer the 3" over the 2.5".

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[hardknocks]

There are many grip options from which to choose, I was in you position not long ago and have purchased several different sets. Here is another option I purchased from s&w website several years ago. Also, for my taste, I prefer the 3" over the 2.5".

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I am considering the same grip with a tyler t.
Do you have a boot grip to sell you wont be needing?
Thank you

 

[flgolfer29]

I don't have the boot grips, sorry.

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[CH4]

Gotta love the 7 shot L frame. Here's my first and only, a 2.5" 686-4+

 

[scruffy]

Pachmayr Compac Pros on my 3-5-7.

 

[rubiranch]

This was my one and only 7-shot, M686-6.
It was a Stocking Dealer Exclusive. 5" 1/2 lug barrel.

One of only two guns I regret selling.

 

[HuntForLife2]

I have the same 686-6+ and it shoots good with manageable recoil.

 

[kronos96]

for no good reason (other than it was a new material concept) I bought a Taurus 617ti in 1999. 7 shot, 2" barrel, .357 in titanium. No perceived weight at all. Try to imagine recoil on that puppy.

 

[jscott]

FLGOLFER29, Love the wood. When pulling a piece, its good to have a handful of grip.

 

[hipowr]

Love these grips on this gun.

AJ