Model 686 fan - The Firearms Forum

Zane71464 · 04-29-2012, 08:24 AM

A couple of fine looking Smith's! I dont own a 686 at the time and have passed on one
used one (it was beat up bad) but still keep my eye's open.
Seems in my area, you dont find very many "used" S&W's laying about.

mesinge2 · 04-29-2012, 08:27 AM

Nice guns, I have a 586 myself, the blued version of the 686 and its a sweet shooter. A 686 in high on the want list!

Rugermanws · 04-29-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

A couple of fine looking Smith's! I dont own a 686 at the time and have passed on one
used one (it was beat up bad) but still keep my eye's open.
Seems in my area, you dont find very many "used" S&W's laying about.

When you can buy one, I promise you wont be disappointed. Great guns; nice trigger pull and more accurate that I'll ever need.

todd51 · 04-29-2012, 08:52 PM

Those are sure beauties. I don't have one but that doesn't mean I don't want one or two or.......

noslolo · 05-02-2012, 09:17 AM

My first and only revolver is a 6inch brushed stainless 686, with a little trigger work. What a fantastic shooter. The trigger is so sweet! By far the best trigger I own. It is the only gun that my wife will shoot.

Rugermanws · 05-02-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by noslolo

My first and only revolver is a 6inch brushed stainless 686, with a little trigger work. What a fantastic shooter. The trigger is so sweet! By far the best trigger I own. It is the only gun that my wife will shoot.

Both of mine are the older models with the square butted frame. I found out the newer ones are more rounded I would assume for a smaller grips and for carrying. I usually shoot mine single action and have no problems with the trigger pull.

ms6852 · 06-24-2012, 09:37 PM

I have an older 686,that I've owned for over 25 years, and it just get sweeter and sweeter with each year. In my opinion the action is smoother than the colt python which I own as well but not by a lot.

Redbeard · 06-24-2012, 10:08 PM

I used to work a at firing range (many moons ago) and I always enjoyed shooting the 6" 686 they had. Fantastic piece. One of these days I will own one.

Rugermanws · 06-25-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ms6852

I have an older 686,that I've owned for over 25 years, and it just get sweeter and sweeter with each year. In my opinion the action is smoother than the colt python which I own as well but not by a lot.

I too have a 6 inch Python with rear outline sights and raised red front sight. I bought the first 686 with the 6 inch barrel so I could leave the Colt alone. I acquired the 4 inch when my uncle passed away most recently. I am of the same opinion about the triggers, both are very good and the Colt has only a slight advantage. Nothing like that "Royal Blue" finish on the Python in sunlight, I bought my Colt in 1985.

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04-29-2012, 08:24 AM	#2
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,352	Re: Model 686 fan A couple of fine looking Smith's! I dont own a 686 at the time and have passed on one used one (it was beat up bad) but still keep my eye's open. Seems in my area, you dont find very many "used" S&W's laying about. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

04-29-2012, 08:27 AM	#3
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Model 686 fan Nice guns, I have a 586 myself, the blued version of the 686 and its a sweet shooter. A 686 in high on the want list! __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.

04-29-2012, 08:52 PM	#5
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Model 686 fan Those are sure beauties. I don't have one but that doesn't mean I don't want one or two or....... __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

05-02-2012, 09:17 AM	#6
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: Model 686 fan My first and only revolver is a 6inch brushed stainless 686, with a little trigger work. What a fantastic shooter. The trigger is so sweet! By far the best trigger I own. It is the only gun that my wife will shoot. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

06-24-2012, 09:37 PM	#8
ms6852 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 157	Re: Model 686 fan I have an older 686,that I've owned for over 25 years, and it just get sweeter and sweeter with each year. In my opinion the action is smoother than the colt python which I own as well but not by a lot. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST, FOR YOUR SOUL, AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

06-24-2012, 10:08 PM	#9
Redbeard Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 32	Re: Model 686 fan I used to work a at firing range (many moons ago) and I always enjoyed shooting the 6" 686 they had. Fantastic piece. One of these days I will own one.