686 plus price check???

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Hi all,

Saw a used 686 plus (686-5) 7 shot for $395 at local watering hole. Very nice condition. New models had the stupid hammer lock above the cylinder release button and were slightly over $500.

Is this an ok price, or can I do better?

What year did the 686-5 model come out? I think the stupid trigger lock model is the686-6

Thanks
 
The used one is most likely - - -

- - -a better gun for less money. And there's a chance it is a pre-Betrayal version. No choice, in my opinion.

Best,
Johnny Guest
 
Agree with Johnny Guest...
The used one likely far better gun for less.

However, that price looks a bit high......
Unless it shows NO signs of handling, shooting or holster marks; think around 300 would be more appropriate.

Patience, and carry cash.

Sam
 
I carry the 686-5 all day at work. It's not a 7-shot revolver and sells for between $300 and $350 in SC.

I did, however, see a 686+ at a pawn shop yesterday for no less than $650!!! Outrageous price for a less-than-ideal weapon. I've heard bad things about the timing on those seven shooters and would steer clear of them. If six shots doesn't finish the job, will that seventh really help?
 
I'd buy whichever one "feels" best. Pull the trigger a few times.
Is it smooth or gritty? Does it stack?

Rotate the cylinder and look through the cylinder gap and see if it remains constant at each position of the cylinder.

Cock it and then (UNLOADED FIREARM REQUIRED) let the hammer down while holding the trigger back. How much slop is in the cylinder?

If the used one passes these tests, I'd buy it over the new one, only because of the price difference. The lock on the new ones is a non issue except for cosmetics, and the anti agreement crap is just that.
 
I think I am going to exercise C.R. Sam's discretion. Typically this shop's prices are high. Especially on new guns. However, sometimes I find real used Gems here. I thought this may be one of them. I may pass on it and try to "hold off my bug" until the next big gun show which is about 4 weeks away.

Thanks all.
 
Greeting's All,

The Smith & Wesson 686-5 first appeared on the scene in
1998; noting the following changes:

"Change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud;
eliminate serrated tangs; change to MIM hammer with
floating firing pin; change to MIM trigger; and change
internal lockwork"

Source: The Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson by
Supica and Nahas, 2nd edition.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
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