SW Feature Tip S&W CS-1

[DAdams]

Here is a S&W 686 CS-1, 3 inch .357. Beadblasted finish.
Issued to the Customs Service in the 80s prior to Semi-autos.
The 3 inch Models for the suits.
The 4 inch for Duty Officers.
Lots of history, This one was from someone in the Detroit area.
Anyone else have one?

 

[Bush Pilot]

I've had one since the 80s. With lite loads it's a kick in the butt to shoot.

 

[jmr40]

I recall seeing some show up with 4" barrels and fixed sights which IIRC were meant for the Customs Service. I believe it was the 681? Never seen one with adjustable sights.

 

[1KPerDay]

Sexy.

 

[Riomouse911]

Very nice! That 686 is a sweet looking revolver for sure. The 3” full lug L frame sure makes shooting magnum loads much more pleasant than the lighter K frames like the Models 13,19, etc.

I bead blasted my 4” 686 plus back when I carried it as a temporary duty gun back around 2003. I like the matte look that these guns have, but my gun doesn’t have anywhere near the panache’ or provenance of your beauty .



Stay safe.

 

[PzGren]

I remember looking at the 3" and 4" models and bought the 4" for $279. I did not like the floating hand in it and sold it to a guy at the range that saw me shooting it. He was so impressed that he shelled out the cash on the spot. The CS-1 has been replaced with another gun that pleases me more.

 

[TheFrontRange]

I’ve always thought those 3-inch CS-1s were exceptionally good-looking guns!