NEW to me 686 Mountain Gun

[blackdeuce]

I bought a new 629 Mountain Gun and told myself that I wasn't going to get a 686 Mountain Gun. But, I spied one for sale and bought it. I won't have it until next week.

Picture is from the reseller. I got to see it before I bought it.

The walnut grips look dry. Is there an oil or something that would pretty them up and not hurt the value of the gun?

 

[glshuck]

You could call Tyler Gun Works and see what they reccomend for hydrating them beings as they made them.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

The 686 is my favorite revolver platform and the mountain gun version really takes it to another level with those beautiful stocks and tapered barrel. I bet it's a sweet shooter!

 

[RevV67]

Sweet acquisition!
The 686 is a wonderful revolver.
Mine is a dash 4 that I bought in 1994.

 

[blackdeuce]

You could call Tyler Gun Works and see what they recommend for hydrating them beings as they made them.

I sent them an email.

 

[BoulderTroll]

I sent them an email.

It'll either be tung oil or boiled linseed oil. I heard Bobby Tyler mention it on one of the podcasts for the new mountain guns, but I can't remember which type they use. Both BLO and tung oil are commonly used for walnut stocks, so you can't go wrong with either.

 

[blackdeuce]

It'll either be tung oil or boiled linseed oil. I heard Bobby Tyler mention it on one of the podcasts for the new mountain guns, but I can't remember which type they use. Both BLO and tung oil are commonly used for walnut stocks, so you can't go wrong with either.

Thank you. I ordered some of each. I haven't heard back from TGW, yet.

 

[blackdeuce]

It'll either be tung oil or boiled linseed oil. I heard Bobby Tyler mention it on one of the podcasts for the new mountain guns, but I can't remember which type they use. Both BLO and tung oil are commonly used for walnut stocks, so you can't go wrong with either.

TGW sent the attached photo. This is what they recommend for walnut bear hug grips.

 

[blackdeuce]

It showed up today. Looks pretty good.

I haven't done anything to the grips as far as oiling them.

 

[WFR]

I use this on all firearm wood.
Howards Feed and Wax

 

[YouveHadYour6]

The 686 version is my grail Mountain Gun, the .357 being my personal favorite caliber in general. Haven't seen one in ages, always hope to find one in person someday.

 

[Yendor357]

I got the call from the local gunshop today. 6/17/25. My 686 MG should be here in a few days.

All you guys do is take pictures of yours. I’m going to light mine up! lol

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I got the call from the local gunshop today. 6/17/25. My 686 MG should be here in a few days.

All you guys do is take pictures of yours. I’m going to light mine up! lol

YOU DE MAN..................I'd do it too.

 

[Gas tube]

Like darker grips

 

[Doug M.]

I had one of the originals and had to sell it in a moment of fiscal stress. A really nice platform. I am unlikely to buy on of the news ones, even though they seem great as I already have an M66 and just retired so the money I have goes to different priorities.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi, I've put the handles of quite a few knives. Note that PURE Tung Oil is good, while Tung Oil Finish doesn't look as good. I've used both and the Pure stuff looks MUCH better.
Later

 

[Stickgunner]

It'll either be tung oil or boiled linseed oil.

These are both easy to work with, and make a beautiful look aiding in depth, color and saturation of the natural wood colorations.