Dennis The B
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Speaking of whom, they're running a Model 25-5, with a 1980-81 ship date, 4" nickel, for the princely sum of $1,999, and change. I know that they're high a lot of times, but this is insane!
Why is this 686 Selling for over 1k?
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BJoe
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When you think about it, it kind of makes sense? With ammo prices sky high, IF you can find them, why not the vehicle that shoots the sky high ammo also?
Joe in SC
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Seller hoping to GOUGE a buyer. Plain and simple.
Infidel_319
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Good question. I'm looking for a 586 4 or 6" pre lock. I refuse to pay more than 760. I'll find one, just gotta be patient. No clue why revolvers have gone up so much. Have my eye on a few right now.
brokenprism
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I dont think the average shooter cares much about boxes and docs. I suspect it's a 'collector' thing which will be universal on a forum like this one, but very rare on GlockTalk, etc. Ruger guys also have a healthy appreciation for 'complete' pkgs, but that's because the Ruger has been around long enough to have produced rare and or desirable models. Plus, all cardboard boxes are cool; most plastic ones aren't.
Won't create a new post just to be the jerk in this thread, but I wouldn't pay $250 for that gun. The Post Modern cosmetic features -- of which there seem to be a plethora -- are all acts of aesthetic sabotage against a classic and revered design/profile/BRAND. As if they hit the dwg board and said "How many areas of the gun can we uglify by introducing changes of questionable utility...? Even though the old one worked, let's extend the cylinder stop almost to the trigger guard. Change the shape of the thumb latch. Don't forget to swap the barrel rollmarks -- and use a new font! I want people to say 'What is this...? A Taurus...?' And add a lock for God's sake -- we're losing market share out there, to ... umm... to ... Rossi."
As I see it, the underlugged 585/686 was an unconvincing 'shootability' move whose real intention was to rip the Python off. Not even the Python experienced useful reduction in muzzle rise by adding weight up front, so why should Smith enter those waters...?
So. I'm probably alone in this, but then again, miracles happen.
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BJoe
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The 'more mature' ( OLDER)
collectors finally have a few bucks to spoil themselves on. I find myself buying, and paying higher prices, for guns than I ever have. Out of all the bad habits: smoking, drinking, gambling, golf, strip clubs, buying older guns is actually pretty cheap.
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I don't know...
I actually prefer the look of a full under lug on a barrel. I hate the look of a shrouded or exposed extractor rod.
I guess that's why they say "There's an *** for every seat."
Infidel_319
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I don't know...
I actually prefer the look of a full under lug on a barrel. I hate the look of a shrouded or exposed extractor rod.
I guess that's why they say "There's an *** for every seat."
They just FEEL better too. I like it. Personal preference. Even my newest J frame has it, the 640 pro. Does the fluted barrel and under lug make a difference in shooting, hell no. It has no stupid lock and it looks cool, at least to me, and that's all that really matters, right?
357-RevolverGuy
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686+ don't last long in gun shops in my area. They get grabbed up quickly and there is certainly a love and demand for that model but I see them go for $600-799 used, depending on year/condition/grips.
BJoe
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Well the sale just ended so I THINK I can mention it. I was watching a 3" 547 on G-broker. I could go $1100-$1200 MAX with my budget. Selling price.......THIRTY FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.........
That is a serious WANT ! !
I was watching that same auction looking to add a 3" 9mm to my collection. Can't believe how much it went for.
The seller is a good man though. I hope he is happy with that price!
Very respectfully and to each his own. I LIKE my 686 no dash. It's a sweet shooter. I didn't even think about Pythons when I was looking for it which was good because there was no way I could afford one. I wanted a 686. I was able to stretch my budget a little and and I feel like I lucked out.
BJoe
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If you look at the bidding history it had a few guys like you, and I, till it got to $1500. From there two SERIOUS buyers played 'chicken' for the next $2000 till finally $3525 won it. Amazing.
Geez! I hope it was at least unfired, in the box with all the paperwork/accessories and had a VERY early serial number with
matching numbered round butt target grips and factory engraving! Otherwise it In't worth that kinda dough!!
I don't care WHO bought it. 
matching numbered round butt target grips and factory engraving! Otherwise it In't worth that kinda dough!!
I don't care WHO bought it.
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