That is the quest for me....I have a 586 inn4 inch and have found a 581....but the seller wants 1500 dollars for it. Too much money for that gun, at least to me it is.
One stays and one goes 681 vs 686
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That is the quest for me....I have a 586 inn4 inch and have found a 581....but the seller wants 1500 dollars for it. Too much money for that gun, at least to me it is.
I've accumulated a 6" 586 and two 4" guns one a -5 factory round butt....too nice to shoot ...... so Safe queens all. Back in the late 90s early 00s....... these guns were going for prices too cheap to leave them behind. Probably have less than $1200 in all three.
Thank goodness for my stainless 681 and a 1980s 686 that I round butted.
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The 581s are too hard to come by and I regret sending this one off for a refinish...
I'd swap the stocks and keep the 681.
I like a fixed sight revolver.
Took my old 10-8 and 686-1 to the range a while back. For some crazy reason I shot the 10 way better than the 686. Both had factory target stocks too.
I like a fixed sight revolver.
Took my old 10-8 and 686-1 to the range a while back. For some crazy reason I shot the 10 way better than the 686. Both had factory target stocks too.
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If I was a shooter I'd keep the 686, but get it fixed with the money from the sale pf the 681. If I was a collector I'd keep the 681.
The 681 is cool and all but shooting stainless guns with fixed sights sucks.
The 681 is cool and all but shooting stainless guns with fixed sights sucks.
Make my day.....keep the 681.
cadmike
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You should consider sending the 686 back to S&W for the recall, they'll pay the shipping. Mention to them about the push off, that being a safety issue they'll likely fix that for free.
Glad you changed your mind!
Glad you changed your mind!
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That is a fine idea... and maybe get a fee fix...
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You allude to putting the 681 through some (possibly hard) use. You also said that neither has had the M-package recall done. IIRC, the M-mods were to prevent the possibility of a lock-up under usage with .357 (but it's been a LONG time). So.....I'd get both to S&W first, before doing anything else. Heck, perhaps they can save some money by having you ship BOTH in one box, but that's not the point. You want either gun to work, reliably. If you sell either, you want a clean conscience for the buyer.
Now then, I see you were a bit rash in asking which one to off. However, should you decide to sell one, both points have been well-addressed here. You don't SEE the fixed sight gun that often. However, it's just fine for CCW or home-defense. If you plan on hunting, or load-development....those adjustables may be worthwhile to hold on to.
Hmmm, that 'R' word at the end can bring on some chills, LOL.
Pray tell, WHY did it need refinished? Was it a recovery outta the Everglades, corroded all to HECK? Accidentally stained by a chemical spill on your work-bench? Kept in a glove-box of a fishing boat for years?
NORMAL blueing wear at the leading edges of the muzzle, the cylinder, trigger-guard, crane etc. is honest wear. Did you have a basket-case of some kind?
Now then, I see you were a bit rash in asking which one to off. However, should you decide to sell one, both points have been well-addressed here. You don't SEE the fixed sight gun that often. However, it's just fine for CCW or home-defense. If you plan on hunting, or load-development....those adjustables may be worthwhile to hold on to.
Hmmm, that 'R' word at the end can bring on some chills, LOL.
Pray tell, WHY did it need refinished? Was it a recovery outta the Everglades, corroded all to HECK? Accidentally stained by a chemical spill on your work-bench? Kept in a glove-box of a fishing boat for years?
NORMAL blueing wear at the leading edges of the muzzle, the cylinder, trigger-guard, crane etc. is honest wear. Did you have a basket-case of some kind?
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I get the feeling that the OP wants to be talked into keeping both of them. 
It looks like he's going in that direction, to be sure. Good move.
It looks like he's going in that direction, to be sure. Good move.
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I had a 686 once. Excellent gun and I regret selling it. I shot it very well and it was beautiful.
But I lucked into a 681 about 18 months ago. And I shoot that gun better than any gun I ever owned. head shots are a joke at 15 yards from a draw. Shotgun hulls on the dirt mound at 10 yards didn't stand a chance. It has Pachmayr Gripper grips on it and those always worked best for me.
I wouldn't trade my 681 for a 686 even trade. On this gun, adjustable sights are not needed at all. I don't view the 681 as a step down to the 686.
But I lucked into a 681 about 18 months ago. And I shoot that gun better than any gun I ever owned. head shots are a joke at 15 yards from a draw. Shotgun hulls on the dirt mound at 10 yards didn't stand a chance. It has Pachmayr Gripper grips on it and those always worked best for me.
I wouldn't trade my 681 for a 686 even trade. On this gun, adjustable sights are not needed at all. I don't view the 681 as a step down to the 686.
Jim PHL
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When decisions are this close I always advise selling the one that's more easily replaced. (In case your regret selling it.) Personally I've always preferred the fixed site K- and L-frame revolvers to the adjustables. I'm on the fence now about selling my 681 vs putting some money into customizing it.
Love this ^^^^ x100.
Rarely hear this nowadays. Many just trade or sell a gun they can't get to work properly, sometimes having real issues.
Something I would never do without divulging the problem.
The_Truth
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Keep the 681! They are awesome!
The 686 has more stopping power.
The added weight of the adjustable sights helps counteract the barrel flip under recoil. This "forces" the barrel down a bit more which in turn redirects the pressure forward, causing higher bullet velocities and more knock down on the target.
I'd keep the 686 and if the 681 is for sale, let me know.
The added weight of the adjustable sights helps counteract the barrel flip under recoil. This "forces" the barrel down a bit more which in turn redirects the pressure forward, causing higher bullet velocities and more knock down on the target.
I'd keep the 686 and if the 681 is for sale, let me know.
murf205
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Where did you get those stocks?? Who made them? What wood? You've got me panting, brother. They are beautiful
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