S&W 686+ Maple grips installed.

[Barang]

Jason, Trigger945 and Ryan. Since you begged and requested me to post pics of my 686 when the new grips arrive from Ahrends, here they are. J/K
By the way, it only took about 6 weeks to get them. I was expecting them to come in late december so I'm happy that I got them sooner. Very Very Very happy! with them and she looks hot and sexy with that light complexion. She'll probably look drop dead gorgeous in dark red.

[Firerescuebatt07]

damn!!!!!!

[peacedivision]

Very nice! (but blurry)

[Legasat]

looks like a nice revolver, but jeeez, find a decent camera

[Barang]

Thanks and to some of you, I'll build you stage for your stand-up comedy stage.
You guys are too much! What a way to start a great weekend.

[David-K]

Your toaster takes pics too?

I just pissed myself

On a serious note.... Are you planning on staining them? Because I agree, a dark red (Cherry) would look stunning on that grain. Can't wait to see it if you do!

[den888]

Looks great!

[Barang]

Something about stainless and it's like wearing a black pants. You can wear almost any color (upper) and it will look good.

The maple is staying as is. As to the dark red stained maple, I am definitely getting one next year. Also, debating whether to buy another 686 to install the dark red on.

[trigger945]

Awesome OP!

Thanks for posting.

And yeah, why not get another 686 just to install the dark red grips? Good idea. That way, you can really compare them

Congrats! Love it!

[Ubermcoupe]

Nice color. I’m jealous.

[Barang]

Awesome OP!

Thanks for posting.

And yeah, why not get another 686 just to install the dark red grips? Good idea. That way, you can really compare them

Congrats! Love it!

Your welcome.

Talked to my wife about getting another one and she looked at me like " do you think money grows on tree? " The next time I post the pics of my new 686 with red grips on, the red stained will be my blood

Don't be, have you been a good boy this year? Santa might have one for you in the sock this Christmas.

[trigger945]

^^^LOL! Love your humor OP.

Btw, maybe get a 586 instead. And see which grips look better on what gun. Ya know, a blued revolver is also a must-have

Maybe a Christmas present?

[wamphyri13]

It looks great. But if I may offer this....
If you want red grips, get the Padauk. Look at photos compared to the red maple. The Padauk is much better in that respect. Look it up and tell me I'm wrong.
Ryan
PS - Stop taking photos with a potato. (Sorry, had to )

[Ubermcoupe]

Don't be, have you been a good boy this year? Santa might have one for you in the sock this Christmas.

Oh yea...

[Barang]

^^^LOL! Love your humor OP.

Btw, maybe get a 586 instead. And see which grips look better on what gun. Ya know, a blued revolver is also a must-have

Maybe a Christmas present?

Thanks! Seriously, I have two on top of my list for next year's purchase and that's all I can get due to budget constriction ( where did I hear that before? ) Now getting a red grips is forcing me to replace my #2 choice with another revolver. I'll worry about it and consider it after I buy my #1 pick.

Regarding Christmas present, I got it last month and won't have another one until next year.

It looks great. But if I may offer this....
If you want red grips, get the Padauk. Look at photos compared to the red maple. The Padauk is much better in that respect. Look it up and tell me I'm wrong.
Ryan
PS - Stop taking photos with a potato. (Sorry, had to )

After reading the info on Ahrends' website, I prefer the natural red Padauk than red stained maple. Also, the tint is much better. So i'd like to tell you you're not wrong.

Now I know better not to use toaster or potato for taking pictures. I'll use my oven next time.

Oh yea...

38 days before Christmas! It's my favorite time of the year.