S&W 686 Models which do we like?

[huntndog]

If you watched your own repost of a link of a video, he didn't videotape it while it happened either. The camera went on after the fact.

^^ Here is the actual video clearly showing the Internal Lock 'locking up' the gun and rendering it unusable.
A gunsmith verified (also on video at that link) that the Internal Lock malfunctioned. It was the reason that the gun 'locked up'.

If you feel comfortable with the IL on your HD gun, more power to you. But to say it's LAME to feel otherwise is a bit much.

[Revoman]

calif 15-22:

Thanks! Still working on finding a 2.5"....tough project in CA!

[rb765]

I bought a midnight black 686-3 4" as part of an estate lot and ended up keeping it. I took it to the gun smith to replace the springs with competition springs and he ended up doing a free trigger job also. After adding pachmar grips, this thing is a beast. If I could pry it out of my wife's hands, it is fantastic to shoot making a one hole group the size of a silver dollar at 10 yards offhand. This is the most accurate shooting pistol I have ever owned. the 50 round target that I turned in for inclusion on my permit was a one hole group also.

[jimsguns]

I personally prefer the 6" .357's (586, 686, 715, Python, etc.) but the 4" is a close second. 6-rounds nice for nostalgic reasons but 7-rounds is nice additional capacity for only $20 difference in MSRP IMO.

[RudyN]

I don't have any double action revolvers right now, but I think a 686 6" is in the near future .357 for sure.

Sent from the Telegraph Office

[Che762x39]

As always, it depends... Range or HD gun? If HD....

I'd recommend a 4" 6-shot, pre-lock. Why pre-lock? Because there are documented cases where the IL locked and froze the gun.
Why 6-shot? Because a great way to improve your revo skills is to try IDPA at your local club, and the best place to start is Stock Service Revolver (SSR) division,
which has a 4" max barrel length rule. And while you can use a Plus in SSR, you can only load 6 rounds at a time, which is a total PITA...

Very good points and a nice revolver too. I got a 686 30 years ago as a duty gun. $330 MSRP then. I recommend them highly but I do not own one now.

[orangeusa]

I have pre-lock 686 and 586 models in 6". Very nice but I end up shooting my Ruger Security Six more. It is old, but very solid and cost 1/2 the price of either. The trigger is fine AND has a trigger bar so is safer.. I don't plan on testing this out.

It is hard to rip on wheelguns. Something very solid, accurate and reassuring about them.
I love checking out older 38's. They have so much character and csn be purchased very inexpensively.

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[mnichols]

^ this is the goal, and I am half way there...

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[BigPimping]

Cannot go wrong with any of those babies. I would take any and all!!!

[LAWABIDINGCITIZEN]

My 686 no dash, no M, no lock has always been one of the best guns I've ever owned.

Ditto this. My wife has one and it's her favorite gun period.


I've fallen, and I can't reach my GLOCK !

[TacoTodd]

I just got the 686 8" barrel (1985) and I really love it. It is a beautiful gun. Yes it is heavy due to the 8" barrel but very accurate with very little recoil. I also like the grips design but more importantly how they fit in my hands.

[BigPimping]

I cannot think of any 686 models that I do not like.

[Jeepergeo]

'Extremely rare'... While I'm sure that's true, I don't take chances with my HD guns.... YMMV.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...-686-locks-up/

No doubt there has been a defect or malfunction in a few guns in just about every mass made line of firearms ever produced. It's the nature of the beast. The locks on the modern S&W revolvers may have caused some problems, but not likely any more problems than standard features on other mass produced firearms. At least with S&W you have a time tested and reliable company to evaluate and resolve any issue found and stand behind their product, not to mention the pre-release testing.

[colossians323]

My 686 no dash, no M, no lock has always been one of the best guns I've ever owned.

Do you realize the M is to fix the short comings in that pistol?

This one has the "M" stamp


This one was used by the treasury department

[BigPimping]

^ this is the goal, and I am half way there...

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All I can say is wow!!!!! I am envious!!!