My S&W 686

[Lou45]

Yep, it's certainly nice to see some of the younger handgun purchasers (OP) having interest in the classic wheelguns.

 

[Zombie State]

Why did you choose that caliber for your first handgun?

Are you familiar with shooting the .357?

I've always liked revolvers. The look, the feel, the simplicity of it all. I prefer Mary Ann over Ginger. I am willing to sacrifice ammo capacity for reliability at 2 AM. I need a gun that goes bang every time. I need stopping power. I also like that it takes both .38special and .357's. Great versatility indeed! I don't have enough experience to professionally speak on dependability on various types of hand guns but I know I will sleep better with a revolver in the house.

I tried a few pistols at a range with a friend and after running several boxes through each, the S&W 686 .357 won out.

 

[Zombie State]

Is it a -1? If so does it have the "M" stamped over the serial number? If it is is a -1 without the "M" you can send it back to S&W on their dime to have it modified and the "M" stamped on it.

Thanks for the tip. I found this online regarding the dashes.

686 no dash, 1980, introduced model
686-1, 1986, radius stud package, floating hand
686-2, 1987, changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
686-3, 1988, new yoke retention system
686-4, 1993, change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, hogue grips
686-5, 1997, change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eleminate serrated tangs, change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin, change to MIM trigger, change internal lockwork
686-6, 2001, internal lock
686-7, 2002, Performance Center variation in 38 Super

 

[RonInMD]

What kind of modification?

This: http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls 5.htm

 

[rseymorejr]

This: http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls 5.htm

Thanks for the link. This is the first I've heard about this.

 

[Zombie State]

This: http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls 5.htm

Thank you.

 

[Zombie_013]

wow - I thought this thread was mine! I got a 686+ 34 days ago...love the thing. Enjoy yours, bro!

 

[glock9mm]

This: http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls 5.htm

Thanks for the link also! I have a 686 no dash model that has not been modified so I guess its off to S&W!

 

[wreckdiver]

Nice.

 

[krashmania]

The 686 is a sexy gun. With those hogues on there, you'll have the revolver I've been covetting...