S&W Model 686

[pogo2]

All around gun

I think the 686 is one of the most useful and versatile handguns in existence. I have two of them, in 6 inch and 2.5 inch barrels, and would get a 4 incher if I saw a good one. You can use them for targets, hunting, home defense or concealed carry, with a wide variety of ammo.

 

[cjcutter1]

I have a 686+ with 3" barrel great gun for all around usage.

Take it easy.

 

[357 shooter]

Have owned four 686s and my current version , bought new in 1994, is a 686-4 and the accuracy is beyond expectations on what is possible with a mass produced revolver! Very impressed! Get one , you will be glad you did!

 

[Revolver King]

Here is a group picture of my current 686s Non-fluted on the right and fluted on the left.

 

[fyimo]

My first revolver was a S&W 686 no dash with 6 inch barrel. It took a few hundred rounds to smooth out the trigger but after that I was in love. I shot it really hard like 200 rounds usually every other week for 4 years and then a friend asked me to sell it to him. Like a dummy I sold it because I was going through a 1911 phase at that time and I always regretted it.

Well long story short this year I bought another 6 inch no dash 686 and it's never leaving the family. The L frame is a great gun and excellent shooter. I also picked up a 586 no dash 8 3/8 inch barrel with adjustable front sight and I like that one two.

My 2 L frames.

686

586

 

[PMRet]

I bought this 4" 686 no dash brand new when they were first introduced in the early 80's. Since then I have been down to one handgun a couple of times, and this has always been the "one".

 

[tgwillard]

Love my 686 with a six inch barrel. Got it used in excellent condition with some trigger work. A joy to shoot both single and double action.

 

[stoneman]

686-o-fun

Love mine!

686+ 2.5"

 

[586L-Frame]

+1 For a S&W 686 L-Frame.
586L-Frame

DLC's S&W 686 L-Frame.

DLC’s S&W 686 L-Frame – Polished.

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[mechawreck]

Here is a Clark custom 686-4 7 shooter

Quite a handsome piece. I just sent off mine for some barrel work through Clark. About how long was the wait for yours?

 

[Revolver King]

I bought it from someone who had it done.