686+ talo

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Just saw a used 686+ talo at the local shop and now can't stop feeling the urge to buy it. What would be a fair price? It's on consignment if that chanes things.

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A good way to judge it is search Gunbroker for completed auctions and see what they are selling for used.
 
If it's on consignment, you won't have much leeway for bargaining.

Depending on condition, I'd be willing to pay between $350-600 for a 686+, even if it's from TALO.
 
The Talo is not worth $1 more than a standard 686P or a Deluxe. And the Smith Pro's are not worth $50 more than the standard offering. And the 686P+ from is only worth a $100 Max above the standard offering. (MAX)

If your into a special offering concerning a .357 4" revolver. I would suggest the Ruger GP100 Royal Phoenix. Or purchase a standard 686P and tune it up. Im not a Ruger GP100 fan. Tank and all BS Ruger Investment Casting BS. But the GP100 RP is in a class all like to shoot and show off. And puts Talo or Deluxe 686's to the way side concerning current production,,, IMHO. :)
 
Im in total agreement with psyshack. Dont pay a penny more because it is a Talo. Compare it only to the Smith offering it is comparable to.

All these distributor exclusives are pretty dumb but the distributor is trying to market them as a future collectors items but then they release a ton of them to kill any potential collector value. The only distributor exclusive Smiths worth paying extra for are Lew Hortons. Maybe a few others.
 
earlthegoat2 said:
Im in total agreement with psyshack. Dont pay a penny more because it is a Talo. Compare it only to the Smith offering it is comparable to.

All these distributor exclusives are pretty dumb but the distributor is trying to market them as a future collectors items but then they release a ton of them to kill any potential collector value. The only distributor exclusive Smiths worth paying extra for are Lew Hortons. Maybe a few others.
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Talo's and Lew Hortons are only worth more than standard offerings if the special features they have are worth more to you. I have Talo's and Lew Horton's and only paid about $10-$20 more when they were new as standard models. To me, that wasn't much for a revolver with unfluted cylinders, wooden stocks and barrel lengths that were not available on standard models. Again, if there is a special feature on a Talo or L.H. that you prefer, because there are less of them available, YOU have to determine if it warrants a higher price. First tho, you must know the value of a standard model in your area.
 
The shop is asking $630. I'm really thinking about this. I like the 3" barrel on this. Just feels right. Might sell one of my 44 mag lever rifles to help offset the cost. So many guns so little time and money
 
I purchased a 686 Talo only to find the only difference were the grips, which I had to change because they drew blood after about 20 rounds. Don't pay anything extra for it....you may be buying target grips like me.
 
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