The 686

[g5reality]

With the success of The 642 Club thread I thought there should be a place for 686. I hope this becomes as popular and helpfull as the 642 Club.

S&W has created a classic that comes in many configurations. I have a 686+ 4" and love it.

Welcome to the 686 Club

 

[1BLINDREF]

g5
You're just looking for $5 for g5

 

[bigtuna]

I'm in!

Just your standard 6-shot 686, 6" barrel

 

[Confederate]

The first model was the best looking:

No lock, no MIM parts, stamped sideplate.

 

[1BLINDREF]

Confederate
Thats an awesome gun!

 

[115grfmj]

heres My entry

686+ 4"

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=53637&d=1172016360

 

[fspitzdorf]

686+ -6 variant 6" butler creek grips and a butter smooth action...

 

[CWL]

Do 586 owners get to join?

My 586 6" is beautifully blued and has one of the smoothest actions I have felt in a wheelie or semi.

 

[hexidismal]

Aha, now heres one I can join in on. I cant stand those little 642s, but I love the 686

Here is a picture I took right outside my door just 2 or 3 days ago of my 686-5, 6inch 7-shot, wearing a set of badger customs. I would have to say that this is my most accurate handgun, or at least the one that I can shoot most accurately with. I considered trading it for a 1911 right after I got it, now I'm quite glad that I didn't. I still bought a 1911 though, now I'm poor but I have both.

 

[g5reality]

The Most Popular Revolvers Ever Made

Welcome CWL,

Perhaps I should have named it the L frame magnum club instead. The Model 586 uses S & W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-Frame sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, 586, 681 and 686. These Magnums had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. In addition, these revolvers became the most popular revolvers ever made.

 

[frabor68]

Here's mine.

3" 686-4 from 1994.

 

[jato]

 

[Bob79]

Mountain Guns

My favorite 686, the mountain gun version...

 

[jad0110]

My application for The 686 Club










Hey, anyone know of a good IWB carry rig for CCW ? I know, it's a bit large, but what the heck! It is a great gun that is more accurate than I am. Balances quite nicely in my hands, it just feels SOOOOOOOO right. Serves as my nightstand gun and car gun on long trips. May as well ride on my hip when I dress heavier for cold days.

 

[tbtrout]

Confederate

That is the one I have and I agree. The best looking one out there. Never had a better trigger pull on any handgun. Better than my 1911.

 

[WJR]

frabor68,

That is a very nice 686. If you ever to decide to part with it, please let me know.

WJR

 

[WJR]

Here is my contribution:



4" CS-1 and Performance Center 3" 686 Carry Comp.

WJR

 

[Kor]

One 6-shot 3" 686 for me at present, soon to add a 4" 686 no-dash.

jad0110: see www.caboholsters.com or www.hoffners.com

 

[IDriveB5]

Here is a quick-pic:

Absolutely love this revolver!

Grips: These grips are one of several grips that were made by my great uncle (may he rest in peace) for my father's K frame.

 

[Pine Cone]

The Classic Hunter

Here's a look at my entry, a 686-2 Classic Hunter, 6" barrel, unfluted cylinder. Only had it a short time, but it's very accurate and seems destined to be a favorite!

 

[Alan Fud]

4" 686+ owner.

 

[WJR]

Pine Cone,

Love the Classic Hunter. Nice pick up.

WJR

 

[Baphomet]

The 686 comes dangerously close to revolver-perfection in my opinion.
A bead-blast finish, a little action work, some dressy grips (courtesy of Mr. Kim Ahrends) and I'm good to go:

 

[ZeSpectre]

I had a 686, sold it. It is THE gun I repeatedly kick myself for selling. Will own another...eventually.

 

[Greek]

S&W 686

I bought one last year (yes it came with a lock). 4" barrel.
What a great trigger!