New 686

[Purple220]

Picked up a new 686 no dash recently. Unfortunately the owner didn't keep the S&W box or cleaning kit. With that it has become one of my favorite shooters. I have been wearing out the 10 and X rings on a few B-27's since I got the pistol a few weeks ago. When I got it, the gun appeared to have been factory fired only. Not anymore. A little work on the action and it is slick.

 

[bearclause]

Nice!

Looks like the american series? Do you know how the kick compares to one of the shorter barreled 686's?

 

[Purple220]

I have a 4" 586 that I carried for years on duty. I actually shoot it better than the 6".

 

[brucev]

Re: OP. Wonderful revolver. You are fortunate to have found one NIB. Enjoy!

 

[loeman]

Now that is a great find! Congratulations. Your factory targets look great too. I actually prefer shooting with the targets over the Pachmayers, and I like the Ahrends Retro Targets most of all.

Reading this forum and shopping in the LGSs, it's apparent these pre -5 686s are becoming very, very difficult to find in great condition, and when you do find them the price tags can knock the wind out of you. I guess we should get them while we can.

 

[islamoradamark]

i have a dash 1 with pachmayers on it and its a real good shooter

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase and an unfired no dash is indeed rare to find.

 

[skypilot1941]

Beautiful piece. Hope to add one to my meager collection one day. Congratulations.

 

[Purple220]

When Pachmayer came out with the Grippers back in 82, that was the 1st thing that went on the 586. Best grip I have ever used and I have a drawer full of Hogues and other custom grips. The Pachs work for me.

 

[cptdco]

First handgun I ever bought (over 30 years ago) and still my favorite. Congratulations.