My first S&W 686

[dgroff]

I was at my local gun shop and found these, I couldn't pass up the deal, so I bought both of them. My first smith revolvers.

I forgot to mention, under $850 out the door! Not sure their worth, both are pre-lock and really clean.

The 6" barrel is a 686-4
The 4" barrel is a no dash

 

[yoeri]

nice pieces

the first of many ?

 

[Scrumbag]

Oooooohhhhhhhh!

 

[ma deuce]

Seems like that's how it often starts. Let's see how many Smiths you have this time next year. For me, none as of 01/01/12. Today, three. Where will it all stop?

 

[Lori Ann]

Very nice! But fair warning....they are habit forming!!!!
(Not complaining!)

 

[dgroff]

nice pieces

the first of many ?

I've already started looking at a 627 next

 

[Hillbilly77]

Oh, man! You're doomed!
Once those Smith revolvers get their hooks into you....

By the way what dash are they? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[2hawk]

Welcome to the Forum!

Nice deal, and great guns!

Better buy a bigger safe while you still have some money!

 

[dgroff]

Oh, man! You're doomed!
Once those Smith revolvers get their hooks into you....

By the way what dash are they? Inquiring minds want to know.

Post updated the 6" is a dash 4 and the 4" is no dash? not sure if that means anything?

 

[Hillbilly77]

Post updated the 6" is a dash 4 and the 4" is no dash? not sure if that means anything?

Each dash number was a revision where something on the gun was changed. I defer someone more knowledgeable for when the dash changes happened or what the changes were.
The no-dash is the original made in the early 80's.
That you got them both for under $850 is an awesome deal. Congrats.
I own a 686 4" & a 586 6" - both of them no-dashes.
The 586 buy was a fair price but not a bargain.
The 686 I bought for $340, which is roughly half what they go for locally.

Here are mine:

 

[markeb]

Fantastic deal on two very nice guns. Seek professional help, immediately!!!

 

[71firebird400]

Awesome deal! I've been looking for a clean 686 for what seems forever around here.

 

[YankeeWheelgun]

Great deal on two fine revolvers. The 6-inch is the perfect size for the range, and the 4-inch is the perfect size for a nightstand gun.

 

[Poohgyrr]

The 686 is a sweet 357 Magnum and the 4"er is a favorite. Congrats.

 

[586L-Frame]

Congrats! Great deal & you got them for a great price!
I also have a S&W 686 4" no dash, but two S&W 686-4 6".
All great shooters.
586L-Frame

DLC's S&W 686(No dash) 4 inch & S&W 686-4 6" w rubber grips.

DLC's 1st S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Hogue Grips.

DLC's 2nd S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Wood Grips.

x

 

[Rivers2k]

$850 out the door WOW you stole those! Or was it a buy one get one free deal I just paid $800 for my 686+. Congrats man.

 

[DUNTOV]

One of my favorite models, you did good

 

[colt22man]

Great buy, Where's the gun shop?

 

[chez323]

very nice 686's you have there and you got them at a good price (IMO). Thanks for sharing....... have they made it to the range yet?

 

[july1952]

My very first S&W revolver was a 6 inch 686-3 Unfluted Cylinder Hunter Edition (the one on top below). I bought it new around Christmas 1989; still have the original box, grips, and handwritten sales receipt. It is without a doubt one of my favorite shooters. Below it is the 629-4. Both can handle the hotstuff all day long.