Picked up my new 3", 686-6 today!

Register to hide this ad
EOChief66 said:
I got my new 686-6, 3" put on my permit today. It is all clean and ready for a trial this weekend if the weather man is wrong!
Not worried about my Smith melting in the rain, but I might.
I really like the feel of it, I know I am going to like it!
Click to expand...

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, AND CONGRATULATIONS ON A SPLENDID ACQUISITION. IMHO, THE M686 IS THE FINEST .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER, IN CURRENT PRODUCTION........

I AM CERTAIN THAT YOU WILL LIKE YOURS, AND ENJOY SHOOTING IT, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME........
 
EOChief66 said:
I got my new 686-6, 3" put on my permit today. It is all clean and ready for a trial this weekend if the weather man is wrong!
Not worried about my Smith melting in the rain, but I might.
I really like the feel of it, I know I am going to like it!
Click to expand...
Please explain "...put on my permit today."

I understood everything else, and it sounds great.

Sent from my XT1710-02 using Tapatalk
 
one eye joe said:
WELCOME TO THE FORUM, AND CONGRATULATIONS ON A SPLENDID ACQUISITION. IMHO, THE M686 IS THE FINEST .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER, IN CURRENT PRODUCTION........

I AM CERTAIN THAT YOU WILL LIKE YOURS, AND ENJOY SHOOTING IT, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME........
Click to expand...

No, no OneEyeJoe, its the finest 357 revolver ever made . . . no, no, its the finest revolver ever made . . . no, no actually it is the finest firearm ever made. (Guess what I spent today with at the range?)
 
elm_creek_smith said:
Please explain "...put on my permit today."

I understood everything else, and it sounds great.

Sent from my XT1710-02 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

In NYS a person has to have a valid pistol permit to even handle a pistol. I purchased the gun, then take the invoice from the dealer to the county pistol permit office and have it added to my NYS permit. Take a coupon back to the dealer to prove it was added. Then and only then can I take possession of the pistol.
Just like in any communist county or state!
 
EOChief66 said:
In NYS a person has to have a valid pistol permit to even handle a pistol. I purchased the gun, then take the invoice from the dealer to the county pistol permit office and have it added to my NYS permit. Take a coupon back to the dealer to prove it was added. Then and only then can I take possession of the pistol.
Just like in any communist county or state!
Click to expand...

Sounds like it is time for you to move.
 
Congratulations on an exceptional selection

I love 3" 686s. Have a couple my self. Best balance of anything I own. My fluted cylinder 686+ is my favorite . Even ahead of my vintage 77 6" Colt Python
 
The 686 has many fans here.

I like the fact you can find all sorts of grips for the K/L frames and so get what you want. I used VZ G-10 grips with "tactical diamonds" for a solid grip; but occasionally put the S&W factory rubber grips on when I know I am going to shoot a lot of .357 Mag ammo (I usually shoot .38 Special handloads, mild or middle of the road).

Congrats, and enjoy!
 
Never mind - I found the answer in a earlier post.

Here in Utah I can carry anything with my CWP.

Didn't know anyone had to list the weapon that they carried.
 
Last edited:
An update on the 686 at the range yesterday. I set up to shoot it on the bench for an accuracy test. It was hitting 5" to the left at 15 yards, not very pleased! A fellow shooter I know was there and shot it, had the same results. He brought the front sight blade to my attention, it appears to be canted.
I adjusted the rear sight until I was hitting in the vicinity of my point of aim. The rear sight is almost all the way to the right, not pleased again!
I will be calling customer service tomorrow(Monday)
I am very disappointed to say the least!
 
EOChief66 said:
An update on the 686 at the range yesterday. I set up to shoot it on the bench for an accuracy test. It was hitting 5" to the left at 15 yards, not very pleased! A fellow shooter I know was there and shot it, had the same results. He brought the front sight blade to my attention, it appears to be canted.
I adjusted the rear sight until I was hitting in the vicinity of my point of aim. The rear sight is almost all the way to the right, not pleased again!
I will be calling customer service tomorrow(Monday)
I am very disappointed to say the least!
Click to expand...

Smith and Wesson seems to be having a lot of trouble clocking their barrels and properly machining their forcing cones lately. lately. I recently bought one of their .22's that has BOTH problems.
 
Isn't it odd......

Isn't it odd that a premier revolver manufacturer can't screw a barrel on straight?:confused::confused::confused:

I've heard of too many 'over clocked' barrels, which is easily spotted. Then there is the issue that +/- five degrees (I believe is the right tolderance) is 'in spec'. Neither of these are disasterous if they are willing to fix it.

Also, small index marks would be a big help rather than a guy with a wrench 'eyeballing' the clocking.

Most of the problems I've heard about seem to fall into the above category. But how often is the hole for the barrel in the body of the pistol misaligned, which leaves the barrel pointed in a direction other than 'straight ahead'? In verbal descriptions of misaligned barrels I never could tell exactly which category the problem was in.:confused:

Does anybody have a feel for this?
 
S & W barrel tech

This is the senior barrel tightner..

images
 
I was looking at a 3" 686-2 Plus Talo (7 shot) the other day. Near perfect shape - at least a 95% gun.
Asking price was $609 plus tax - which would come out to about $665.
Was I a fool for walking out without putting it on layaway?
 
Last edited:
BC38 said:
I was looking at a 3" 686-2 Plus Talo (7 shot) the other day. Near perfect shape - at least a 95% gun.
Asking price was $609 plus tax - which would come out to about $665.
Was I a fool for walking out without putting it on layaway?
Click to expand...

Not necessarily. If you didn't really want it, you saved yourself a lot of money. On the other hand, that's a great price on a 3" pre-lock 686 in excellent condition. Someone is going to leave that store with a lighter wallet but very happy soon...
 
EOChief66 said:
In NYS a person has to have a valid pistol permit to even handle a pistol. I purchased the gun, then take the invoice from the dealer to the county pistol permit office and have it added to my NYS permit. Take a coupon back to the dealer to prove it was added. Then and only then can I take possession of the pistol.
Just like in any communist county or state!
Click to expand...
WOW! I'm in the REPUBLIK of ILLINOIS. Know the feeling!
CONGRATS to you! Enjoy that pistol!

Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:
Congratulations on a fine firearm sir, it should serve you well.

I've a 686 Plus-5 3 inch unfluted that I love. I need to shoot it more...

DS3_0355a.jpg
 
BC38 said:
I was looking at a 3" 686-2 Plus Talo (7 shot) the other day. Near perfect shape - at least a 95% gun.
Asking price was $609 plus tax - which would come out to about $665.
Was I a fool for walking out without putting it on layaway?
Click to expand...

IMHO that's a good price for a 3 inch gun.

Just my opinion, worth exactly what you paid for it. ;)
 
EOChief66 said:
I got my new 686-6, 3" put on my permit today. It is all clean and ready for a trial this weekend if the weather man is wrong!
Not worried about my Smith melting in the rain, but I might.
I really like the feel of it, I know I am going to like it!
Click to expand...

You will love it!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
686-4 round butt with 6 inch barrel question.
Replies
7
Views
389
wcat94
wcat94
B
Grip suggestions for 686-4
Replies
12
Views
684
CyberPunkSpartan
CyberPunkSpartan
45NUTT
Picked up my 6" 28-2 today.
Replies
23
Views
1K
packard8
P
R
Model 686-6 Plus
Replies
8
Views
281
Yendor357
Y
P
686-6 For Bullseye Shooting
Replies
13
Views
495
Amp
Amp

Latest posts

Back
Top