686

[ediamiam]

x2.

IIRC, it is on it's 4th edition. There is some really good information in that book. I have a 2.5" 686-3, and love it. It is a little heavier than the K frames that I used to carry, but is a great pistol. The 4" version is considered by many to be the best balanced.

RSD

Agreed on the balance of the 4". I have 2 of the L frames, 586 (blued) and a 681 (stainless, fixed sights). Great in single-action firing.

[jben]

I haven't visited in years, but you may want to check out the Smith and Wesson forum: http://smith-wessonforum.com/
Used to be a lot of knowledgeable folk there.

[SJZ_Katsu]

Where are you finding the blued ones? What dash are they?

[Franklincollector]

Where are you finding the blued ones? What dash are they?

I purchased them this morning...no dash.

[Revoman]

x2 on the Smith & Wesson Forum, that is one bunch of super smart S&W peeps. NO S&W question is too tough for those guys.
It's an exceptional Forum.

[dfletcher]

Thank you all very much for the information. I will pick up those books.

These are 686 no dash no m models. I can pick up the same guns in blue, 600 a piece a fair price?

On the good side. An almost "not in CA" price. I paid $650.00 for my 6" version, in box.

If you're looking after collectible type Smith revolvers in L frame the 696 in 44 Special and 646 PC in 40 S&W are pretty good catches.

[Humboldt Leatherneck]

Thank you all very much for the information. I will pick up those books.

These are 686 no dash no m models. I can pick up the same guns in blue, 600 a piece a fair price?

Jump on them with both feet!!!!

Why can't I find any deals in .357 magnum revolvers like you have found?

[damngato]

Jump on them with both feet!!!!

Why can't I find any deals in .357 magnum revolvers like you have found?

Agreed, I'd take them both for that

[Franklincollector]

Agreed, I'd take them both for that

[norcal77]

I’m pretty much in same boat, the L frames are nice but I’d focus on the K & N Frames for quality and collectibility...$600 is a steal

[JTROKS]

No dash 686s are very nice to collect.

Nice steal!

[condor]

I'm very partial to the 686's. The frame size is very comfortable...I'd say it's perfect for me and I have big hands. They don't feel as 'clunky' as the larger 629's. I have a -3, and a Pro Series -6 that are very nice. Both local PPT's. Do I read this thread right that all 686's are considered combats and therefore are roster OK??? I see a lot of them out of state, but didn't think they were roster approved...


They are all Distinguished Combat Magnums.
686 denotes their stainless while 586 is their blued line.

[Z ME FLY]

I'm very partial to the 686's. The frame size is very comfortable...I'd say it's perfect for me and I have big hands. They don't feel as 'clunky' as the larger 629's. I have a -3, and a Pro Series -6 that are very nice. Both local PPT's. Do I read this thread right that all 686's are considered combats and therefore are roster OK??? I see a lot of them out of state, but didn't think they were roster approved...


They are all Distinguished Combat Magnums.
686 denotes their stainless while 586 is their blued line.

[condor]

No. I believe only the dash 8 is on the roster. But that doesn’t mean you cannot it to single action to get it transferred.

Nope I ain't gonna do that. According to CalGuns the roster restriction is about to be heard by SCOTUS to see if they will make a ruling on it being unconstitutional. I'll wait til then... Converting a DA to SA just to import it is BS....

[DanGunner]

The S&W Catalog is readily available on Amazon. Invaluable to S&W owners.