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I got such a nice deal on this one, I am almost afraid to talk about it 
We should have a 581,681,586 & 686 photo thread.
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I have to get the camera out and pose my L Frames for some new beauty shots! The 586's are among the best looking handguns ever, followed closely by the 686. I'm so screwy I have a 586 and two 686's in the same barrel length, though they do have different sight set-ups.
Keep posting while I get my photos taken!!
Keep posting while I get my photos taken!!
My only L frame, a 681-2 that was a safe queen for 22 years before I purchased it from the original owners brother.
In search of a nickle 581 for it's companion...
The last photo shows why "We Don't Need No Stinking Adjustable Sights!"
In search of a nickle 581 for it's companion...
The last photo shows why "We Don't Need No Stinking Adjustable Sights!"
00Buck2
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My two favorites,
686-3
586-4
686-3
586-4
Please tell us about this beauty! I really think the shroud over the barrel is pretty cool.
Jay
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681
PC 686P
581's
Love 'em!
PC 686P
581's
Love 'em!
My contribution
Traded into this "non M" 686 no dash this past Saturday at a gun show at Wilmington Ohio. The hammer and trigger have been jeweled as well as a butter smooth trigger job.
I suspect that the grips are aftermarket and they certainly feel good in my hand as they have a palm swell similar to that of a set of cokes.
Serial # is AUE 13xx and if I am reading the SCSW correctly it appears the gun was produced in 86 or 87 someone more versed in the numbers will hopefully shed some light for me as that time period the numbers were somewhat confusing. I would suspect this gun has been fired very little as there are no indicators of such.
terry
Traded into this "non M" 686 no dash this past Saturday at a gun show at Wilmington Ohio. The hammer and trigger have been jeweled as well as a butter smooth trigger job.
I suspect that the grips are aftermarket and they certainly feel good in my hand as they have a palm swell similar to that of a set of cokes.
Serial # is AUE 13xx and if I am reading the SCSW correctly it appears the gun was produced in 86 or 87 someone more versed in the numbers will hopefully shed some light for me as that time period the numbers were somewhat confusing. I would suspect this gun has been fired very little as there are no indicators of such.
terry
loeman
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Glad to see this thread get re-started. Here's my 681 (no dash) from late 1982. Since these pics I have put on factory Target stocks.
MattJames
Member
My first S&W. 686-2.
I just picked it up a month or so ago. I don't mind the long barrel...it's so nice to shoot.
I just picked it up a month or so ago. I don't mind the long barrel...it's so nice to shoot.
BJoe
Member
Top is in MY opinion the prettiest S&W ever made: 3" Blue 586 with un-flutted cyl. Middle some 3" CS-1's, bottom 686-4 2 1/2" with C.T. grips.........FAVORITE house gun.
Bullseye_GA
Member
Smith & Wesson PC Lew Horton Plus Profile Barrel LHW0001
Here are a few additional contributions to this thread.
I have several of the 686 & 681's that are already listed. Here are a few that are not...
I had been looking for years to locate a 686 LH Plus Profile Barrel. Basically gave up... and then found this!
LHW0001
Here is another one...
Can't seem to find out very much info on this (how many made, serial number range, etc.)
S&W 686 Competitor PCC0203 Product Code 104233 Which is designated for the "Running with the Wolves" Revolver. Too few made so this one never received its own product code (not the first time) Prototype/factory test Gun for the "Hunter Series"? It is from the Performance Center in 1991
This is similar to the Competitor posted up by Smithnut, however, it is not from product code 170015
There are only 2 notches for a weaver mount and there are only 2 under lug barrel weights. One Nylon and one steel. Both are about the diameter of a Nickle or larger.
Does anyone here know more about this square butt Competitor????
and why not throw in my 686-3 Lew Horton Hunter in case someone has not seen it.
S&W 686-3 Hunter PCM0001
686 Distinguished Combat Magnum 2.5" Lew Horton Limited Edition
Here are a few additional contributions to this thread.
I have several of the 686 & 681's that are already listed. Here are a few that are not...
I had been looking for years to locate a 686 LH Plus Profile Barrel. Basically gave up... and then found this!
LHW0001
Here is another one...
Can't seem to find out very much info on this (how many made, serial number range, etc.)
S&W 686 Competitor PCC0203 Product Code 104233 Which is designated for the "Running with the Wolves" Revolver. Too few made so this one never received its own product code (not the first time) Prototype/factory test Gun for the "Hunter Series"? It is from the Performance Center in 1991
This is similar to the Competitor posted up by Smithnut, however, it is not from product code 170015
There are only 2 notches for a weaver mount and there are only 2 under lug barrel weights. One Nylon and one steel. Both are about the diameter of a Nickle or larger.
Does anyone here know more about this square butt Competitor????
and why not throw in my 686-3 Lew Horton Hunter in case someone has not seen it.
S&W 686-3 Hunter PCM0001
686 Distinguished Combat Magnum 2.5" Lew Horton Limited Edition
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BJoe
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That sir I would keep till I die. If you never buy another gun this makes up for it. A++++++++++++
snowman.45
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Ignatz
Member
I walked into this gem earlier this year. Box, lock, papers and moonclips, looks unfired.
Gorgeous. You just need a HD emblem on the grip.
jsfricks
Member
My 686-3
686Barracuda
Member
this is an accessory of my production I explained something here
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/349934-all-my-revolver.html
I put something on Classifieds
The L frame snub nose still eludes my safe, however the modern Smith revolver is well represented and loved! 686-1M with the long 8 3/8ths inch tube and my 4 inch 686 no dash, no M.
686-3 with Burris 2-7X Scope and my recently purchased 686-4 with PC four position front sight. This revolver had no back sight, so I replaced it with an LPA match style sight.
My first and still favorite L frame- 686-4 six inch. Came with ugly cheap rubber which I upgraded!
Model 581 no dash with early AAA serial # prefix
686-3 with Burris 2-7X Scope and my recently purchased 686-4 with PC four position front sight. This revolver had no back sight, so I replaced it with an LPA match style sight.
My first and still favorite L frame- 686-4 six inch. Came with ugly cheap rubber which I upgraded!
Model 581 no dash with early AAA serial # prefix
onemanwolfpack
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latest 586...crappy phone pic...need to get my light box back in order...
