New 357/686 member from Dublin Northern California

[Toppscore]

Hi, started with a post two weeks ago, so I want to
introduce myself. I am from Dublin Northern California.

1987 purchased a SW357 revolver brand new. I've never opened the box ~ it's now NIB. Because of nationwide violence, I desire home defense protection. I'm planning to learn to shoot. Therefore, I want to know what kind of gun I own. After researching, 357/686's have models with/without "-" after the "MOD 686" number. Specs are:

a) Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Model 686 NO Dash
b) 8-3/8" barrel, six shooter
c) SN's behind cylinder: A3 37698, AUL 1879, MOD 686 (NO Dash)
d) SN: "AUL 1879" found: 1) behind cylinder 2) under gun handle grip 3) on retail box
e) Also a number on the retail box: P17370
f) Special Order Number: 6175

After two recent weeks searching the web, online YouTube and
local gun stores, I'm very happy to be in the S&W Forum.
Currently seeking a usable S&W 357 revolver 4"/6" for home defense
and range practice. Taking advice from other S&W Forum members,
I'll store my 357magnum 686 for collecting or other possibilities.
Look forward to reading many many S&W threads.
Cheers! Toppscore

 

[schutz5]

Welcome!
My accountant's office is in Dublin.

 

[fishwishin]

Toppscore- ya gotta post a pic of the front of the opened cylinder. The alternating burn marks are vintage S&W porn!

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Illinois....may want to consider leaving that one "as-is"...not many new 33 year old ones around!

 

[Dougaz]

Hello and welcome from Phoenix, AZ.

 

[Toppscore]

Welcome! My accountant's office is in Dublin.
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Do you live near by"?

 

[Toppscore]

Show me a legal porn photo. Over 21, please.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Welcome aboard from a former denizen of Livermore.

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[Erocksmash]

Welcome from the other side, Florida!...

Thats a mighty fine revolver you have sir. I myself have always been Partial to the 4inch guns, my favorite is my 686 no dash(no-m) 4in gun... I'm sure with some more interaction on the forums here and posting an add for trade or for sale you should find what you are looking for sir.
Good luck and welcome

 

[mdf9183]

Welcome from Bastrop, Texas

 

[Linejudgemick]

Welcome from Illinois....may want to consider leaving that one "as-is"...not many new 33 year old ones around!

I kind of thought the same thing... But, I know me - I wouldn't be able to resist. Fantastic revolver, have fun and be safe!

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Welcome to the community.

 

[ZGrand]

Welcome. I don't know how you resisted firing it in 1987. I couldn't have!

 

[Toppscore]

Welcome. I don't know how you resisted firing it in 1987. I couldn't have!

Marriage work sex rock and roll.
Should have banged the drum with it

 

[Toppscore]

I kind of thought the same thing... But, I know me - I wouldn't be able to resist. Fantastic revolver, have fun and be safe!

Well. Still crazy after all these years.
I survived without it.
Now, any looters wanna kick in some doors,
better be ready.