Now, I will be taken to task for what I say, as in, what does my books have to say about a NEW S&W and such. I can only add what I have in front of me.
So, here goes, take it or leave it:
S&W 686:
My book doesn't have a Ported model listed. I am using (and it's out of date) the Gun Traders Guide, 24th Edition. Unknown to SOME here, this is the book (or the Shooters Bible) that is used to take in a used or new gun and give the under price that they will give in order to try to get at price or way overprice that they want.
686 as listed: Stainless Finish. Made 1991 to date:
6" barrel: $265
The Plus at 6" barrel is: $325
With most S&W and Colt's, most of the dealers that you deal with are taking into account that you will pay for the name and not the cost/worth of the gun.
It is up to you what you wish or want. Pay the prices that are given or go elsewhere.
I am going to be flamed by those here that really hate those that actually buy the books, or now CD, that gives prices on new/used/old guns. They don't like that. I feel that they were taken out of ignorance and not out of want and paid a price that they now, regret. They bought out of ignorance, not out of want. To buy at want prices means that you buy it, not really caring the worth, because you wanted it. There is a difference.
Buy the Shooters Bible, which is also online, just type in on a search "shooters bible" or you can get the gun traders guide at many local book stores. Hell, Wal-Mart even has it.
These media, books or CD, gives a general look at the prices that one should be able to gain the gun, and also gives the look if you are getting screwed. But all in all, it doesn't matter the book price but the price that you are willing to pay, how much do you want the firearm.
I will admit that I've paid more then book price for a piece that I wanted. I can say that I've used book price to hagger to get a piece that I wanted, but not as badly. I must admit that I've used book price to buy under the price and sell at book price.
At that price, I would leave it. Many other firearms can be bought at that price, and NIB to boot.
Wayne
*Tamara is the guru on S&W and I'm starting to wonder where the heck she is
