What's the going rate for a new S&W 686?

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Sling Shot

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Please no flaming men. I just have to have this piece. I went to the gun show yesterday and there were quite a few of the 686's in 4 and 6 inch. What is a fair price on the 686's. Which one do you prefer, the 4 or 6 inch? FYI, the ones that I am looking at were made before the S&W sell out if that makes you feel better.
Thanks, Sling Shot
 
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In my area; Birmingham, AL my dealer has the
six shot for $399.00 and the seven shot for
$409.00. I believe that is a choice of 4" or
6" barrel lengths? These are NIB price's.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Prescott AZ area not long ago used ex LE 4" 686s were runnin around 250-280 plus tax, very decent shape at those prices. 2.5" bout 50 more if you can find one. Love my 2.5 incher. Haven't seen any brand new ones lately. If you planin on doin much extremely rapid fire, personal recommendation would be the 586. Hand pivot pins seem to be stronger, plus no worry bout stainless to stainless galling in critical areas like the sears etc. Either way tis great tho. I have one load that jumps bowling pin off the table while blowin the backside out, from the short bbl. Check the timing regularly when usin warm loads.

Sam......my favorite 9mm is the 9X32
 
CR SAM: What is the difference in the 686 and 586? This will be my first revolver purchase. How do I check the timing on a revolver? Sling Shot
 
Sling Shot; The S&W 586 was offered in blue
steel and nickel; the 686 is it's stainless
steel counterpart. The timing for S&W revolver's has to do with the lockwork.
On an unloaded weapon, slowly cock the hammer to it's rearward most position.
In doing so, you will notice the sound of
(2) click's. This is when the revolver has the cylinder chamber locked in alignment with
the barrel, and is ready to fire. Sometimes
after considerable use, some revolver's "jump
time"; and a smith will have to be employed
to correct the problem. :eek: Does not happen
often, so no need to worry :) Maybe, someone
else can injsct some more thought's regarding
"timing malfunctions". :D

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

One other thought before I go. Usually an
out of time revolver shaves lead badly. The
only weapon that I ever experienced this on
was a 2-1/2" barrel Colt Python. :p
 
Going rate in my neck of the woods is $450 + tax and registration (!).

I have the 686 in both four and six inch models. I prefer the six inch model for a few reasons; it feels more balanced, recoils less, produces more velocity, stabilizes the bullet better, and has a longer sight picture.

The only advantage I have found with the four inch is that it is easier to fit in my quick draw safe. Both are fine choices, but I think the longer barrel would make a more enjoyable firearms purchase.

P.S. Neither makes a good concealed carry gun so I wouldn't let that sway your thinking. Open carry in the great outdoors it might be a different case, but I don't know what your reasons are for getting the gun. Good luck !
 
Ala Dan covered the 5xx vs 6xx differences and timing check well.

I would like to add. When cocking for timing check, resist cylinder rotation with LIGHT finger drag. I like to visualy watch the locking bolt; Little latch that comes out of bottem of frame and engages notch in cylinder; to see that it springs into the notch. Then check to see if cylinder is truly latched in position. Should do check with all chambers.

Unless doin very rapid fire, timing should not change for many thousands of rounds. My suggestion to check timing often with hot loads was as a precaution. If out of time the chamber pressures go high due to the extra resistance to the bullet movement.

Sam
 
The 586 and 686 both have carbon steel parts in the lockwork and are identical save the frame, cylinder, and barrel steel composition.
 
I would assume that princilples and our future mean aboulutely nothing?

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And on the 8th day, GOD shot an AK-47. He Saw that it was good, said that it was good, and it was good. He then went directly to work retrofitting his Son's white horse with one!
 
Without getting on the S&W stuff, I paid around $400 with tax on my 686. It really is a nice piece. I carry it in the woods around the house, does OK with the 'rat' shot for snakes. Despite S&W recent moves, I have been very pleased with mine.
 
I have a slighty used 686 Plus that has a good triger job on it. with S&W box I would let it go for 400.00 . Let me know if you are interested in it.

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Be safe and stay in the Black
 
C.R. Sam, Thanks for your post, regarding the 586/686. I was doing my post during the early AM hour's; so I was sure to forget
something!!! :eek: I probably need to install
spell check as well. :)

Regards,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.

"Make mine Smith & Wesson revolver's; and
Sig-Sauer semi-auto's!
 
Thank you Frontsight. There are enough used examples of excellent condition Smith & Wessons on the market to enable anyone wanting a Smith to purchase one without compromising the RKBA.

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Princilples ? Hmm thats a new one...Front Sight, while I would hardly consider myself one of Prince's disciples, I do own a copy of "Purple Rain". It's in my cabinet with the other vinyl since your so curious.
 
Latest SGN has "preowned" 686's (4") for about $280. Forget the company, but can look it up if you're interested. Figure about $20 for local FFL transfer fee, and assuming they're not abused (probably LE trade-in's), you could 1) get a great deal on a 686 with lots of life left in it; and 2) not give *&* a dime.

Sounds like win/win to me.

Scott
 
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