New 686 Plus with 3" barrel - 164300

[Jalopiejoe]

My 3 day (plus the weekend) for the "Instant" Background check was over this morning and I picked up my 1st S&W
and my God is it beautiful! I love the 3" barrel, not too
snubbie and not too front heavy, just right!!!
Under the serial # is the model # 686-8, does anyone know what the 8 signifies?
Can't wait to get out to shoot it!

 

[Redlegvzv]

Very nice. I scored a 686 4" barrel today. Been looking for one for over a year. Now the 30 day California wait begins.

 

[rwsmith]

Engineering changes

Great gun!!! The dash numbers are engineering changes. I have a 686 no dash before they made anything changes.

Usually an engineering change will encompass several small details of refinement.

 

[Wheel Fan]

You got a great shooter - enjoy!