S&W Performance Center 686+ Question

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bushjumper

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I have the opportunity to buy a S&W 686+ with a three inch magna-ported barrel. This is one of those seven shot six-shooters.The side of the frame is stamped with the performance center logo. I do believe that this was from a Lew Horton run but I'm not sure.

Anyway, my question is this;

Although I do not like the ported short barrel or the extra hole in the cylinder, I would only be paying about $300 for this gun.

Is the value of this gun such that I should get it anyway, and maybe later pay a gunsmith to put a longer non ported barrel on it, or should I pass?

PS I should add that the trigger, both double and single action, is excellent. It's definately had some work done on it as compared to a "normal" smith. I prefer my Python double action for the length of the pull, but you cannot fault this pull at all.
 
If you don't like the ported short barrel or the 7 shot cylinder I think you should pass on it and get what you want. Standard 6 shot 686's are all over the place in the used gun market, which is what it sounds like you really want.
 
For that little money I'd be real tempted to buy it even though I didn't really "want" it.

Even most gunshops would be willing to trade even for what your wanting when you do run into it. A private trade would likely get you that with some boot. Who knows you may even fall for it in the meantime.
 
Welcome to TFL bushjumper!

After you end up spending the money to put a new barrel on it you are probably going to put out more money than the gun is worth. If you don't like the gun the way it is, then don't waste your money.
I would have to agree with MR.G, if you don't want the gun let me know where to buy it. :D
 
That sounds like a great deal for a Lew Horton gun.But buy what you really want or youll end up with a case of buyers remorse and ditto I wish I knew where that deal was I would jump on it.:cool:
 
I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, but then, I carry a 686 at work and would love to have one of my own....especially a 7-shot.

For you, I don't think it's the purchase you need. Might as well pass on it because what you want is right around the corner.
 
I know what your saying about waiting for what you really want, but $300 for that gun is a really good deal.

Less than two years ago a Deputy walked into my office and knowing I had an interest in guns had brought one in to sell. 8 3/8" barreled nickle plated model 29. I almost bought it just because of the perfect appearence and super tight action. His asking price, $300 or "make an offer" Had $300 in my pocket that day but passed because I didn't like nickel plated guns or 8 3/8" inch barrels :(

Thing is, I've paid well over $300 since that time for guns I wanted I could have just as easily swapped the 29 for even up. Sometimes a deal is too good to pass up. Not sure THIS one is, but something to think about...
 
Well, I think you should BUY IT NOW!!! But, if you REALLY do NOT like it, then tell ME where it is!!!....mikey357
 
Personally, I wouldn't buy it.
I'm a little old fashioned, and I think revolvers should be six-shooters. In my poor memory, most of the really great ones were.
Now, if it were an 8 shot n frame, I would even buy it for that price.
 
Bought the same gun for the same(near)

price. Nearly doubled my investment trading it for another gun later(and cash). I find that I just don't like the '+' L-frames, and I really don't like unfluted cylinders, either. Definitely worth buying if only just to try it out for yourself.:)
 
i'm going to pass it on to you guys....

Well, thanks for all the responses, but I decided I'm going to pass. As far as I'm concerned, a revolver should have 6 holes in the cylinder, not 7. It also should only have one hole in the barrel, in the end.

However, I'm going to pass the deal on to you guys.

It's a stainless 686+ with a 2 and 1/2 inch barrel (I was wrong when I said 3"). The barrel is magna-ported. It has a fluted cylinder, and is a 7 shot 6 shooter. It has what appear to be attractive laminated wood grips with finger grooves and a round butt. It is stamped with the performance center logo on the frame, in the usual place of the s&w trademark logo. The gun definately has some triggerwork done on it and is probably one of the finest triggers I've felt (next to my Python). As I said, I believe it was a lew horton gun, but I really don't have any idea where to find out for sure.

The pistol belongs to my brother in law. He wants $300 for it.
If you are in AZ, it would be a straight deal. If you are not in AZ, you would be responsible for his transfer fee, your transfer fee, and shipping. He will only transfer the gun through a licensed FFL. If anyone is interested, please PM me. If you can wait a few days, I will get pictures.
 
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