New 686 Mountain gun

[Beju]

But this is the part I'm not getting; what makes you think they sold for those prices, either MSRP or lower? "Out of stock" doesn't in any way mean they ever had any in stock, or have sold any... For instance, Sportsman's Warehouse shows models like the new Model 10 no-lock as "out of stock", but they have not yet received any. Companies will often list new items as soon as they are officially "released", even if they have received no inventory.

Now, that is a thing, Spec Series V were showing up as out of stock before any had shipped.

But I've also seen the out of stock results for guns that I and other people have literally purchased at the out of stock price.

 

[DocSkinner]

Run 4-5 full cylinders fairly quickly through it and then measure it once everything is hot. Don't forget metal expands when it heats up...

 

[Harry Callihan]

I purchased a 686 Mountain Gun from my LGS Wednesday. Im friends with the owner of the store. It was the only one he got in. About 2 months ago he received the 629 version and that was the only one he got in as well. He held both for me. He has a very good rapport with the suppliers and gets in guns that many dealers or stores can't. He said he is having trouble getting these mountain guns. He indicated to me that he doesn't think Lipsey and S&W are making that many. But of course he hasn't been officially told that.

So my concern on these guns is the production totals. I think that revolvers are a hot commodity right now and it's possible the company is just trying to keep up with demands. Then you factor in the stupid lock thing. I'm sure S&W doesn't want to flood the market with the no lock guns right now due to current dealer supply of the lock guns.

I'm hoping these mountain guns will be a limited run and collectable in the future but who knows at this point. In any event I think they are very cool and I'm happy to own both.

Mine is in excellent condition. We looked it over very good and saw no factory flaws or problems.