Value of 686-1

[truckerdave397]

I was at a LGS today and found a 686-1 for $583 OTD. It is a 4 inch. It has the "M". Apears to have no flame cutting or cone issues. No scraches or scuff marks on the stainless. It has large wood S&W grips. The grips look good other than the bottom of them are scuffed. No chips. No box or papers. I do not think it has been shot very much although I did not check the lockup. Is this a good price?

 

[GCF]

Is this a good price?

If the action is straight - & there are no other problems, it's better then a good price.

Look it over carefully.

 

[BobR1]

I agree this is a very good price on a very good revolver.

It is hard to beat a 686, it is a very good all around revolver.

Bob

 

[sodacan]

Is this a good price?[/QUOTE]

Why don't you ask the guy who will buy it out from under you??????

 

[CatboatWilly]

If this is your first 686 .......you are in for a treat !
$585 is about the correct street price for a good one here in the south.
Mine, acquired late in my S&W career, became my favorite out of my seven S&W revolvers. The grips alone are worth a few bucks ! Just go buy it as you can always sell it for at least that amount.

 

[Ranger514]

I paid $579 for a LNIB 6-inch 686-4 Plus last Friday at my LGS. I feel I did very well at that price, and it sounds like you've found a very good deal. Give it a good inspection and if it checks out, snap it up. The 686 is a great gun. You'll be happy you own it.

 

[rwsmith]

Good

Good price on a great gun.

 

[Retired W4]

$583 OTD for a gun that has already been back to S&W in that condition is good. Had one without the M and shot the snot out of it with 125 gr. JHP's just to see if it produced a problem. No problem.

How was the recall work (bushing & hammer nose)?

 

[westy39]

That 686 is worth exactly what you are willing to pay for it. I have to go along with the others the 686 is one of the finest if not THE finest revolver that ever came out of the Smith and Wesson factory..... I will admit I am a touch biased and enjoy shooting the 686. The fact that this is a pre lock only increases the value, if you can snatch it up and shoot it or at least hold on to it as I believe this model will continue to increase in value. You could think of it as a hedge against the next few years of the reign of bambi.

 

[gm272gs]

I would say anything under $600 is a good deal.

Heck, new ones retail for $829.00, and a lot of places sell them at pretty darned close to retail ($799.99).

 

[KEN L]

So did you go back and get it? Huh, huh, did ya?? Don't forget to post some pics. Remember............

 

[budster]

What does the M stand for?

 

[KEN L]

Early on they had a problem with at least one brand of 125gr .357 magnum ammo, wherein the primer would flow back into the hammer nose bushing in the frame causing the gun to bind up. Not a good situation for a law enforcement revolver, which by the way was the target market for them at the time. You could send your gun back to Smith for a free upgrade to the bushing and the hammer nose and they would stamp the letter M in the frame area where the model number is marked. This indicated that the revolver had been repaired as part of the recall. I have a 686 no dash, which I bought new at the time and carried for a couple of years on duty, til we went to autos. I never had the modification done and have never had a problem with the gun. The M stamped in the frame, or lack of it, has no effect on the value of the gun.

 

[stmry]

What does the M stand for?

Mine, if he buys it.

OTD price up to 650 would be considered acceptable for a gun as you described.

 

[truckerdave397]

I did go back today and buy the 686. This is not my first just my most expensive. I would like to thank every one for there input. Hopefully I can get my daughter to help me post some pictures. Thanks Again Dave

 

[Gunner4640]

Pricelsss

My 686 -0 is priceless to me, you will love the gun and fyi I had sent mine back to s&w for the mod, it cam back perfect and stamped with the M Attached is the pic with original grips & replaced grips with Altamonts I love the Altamonts they fit my hand better. Bottom line if you buy the gun you will love it. There are many folks on here that know that gun inside out ie.. a wealth of info is available on here. I have a exploded view of the 686 if you get it pm me I will email it to you.