any 686 3" owners in here?
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I own a a 7 shot model. I haven't carried it yet, mostly because I can't find a holster, that's not custom made, for any 686 with less than a 4" barrel. I guess I'm gonna have to put out the coin for a Milt Sparks or something.
As for the gun itself, it's a dream to shoot and the trigger's like butter. I haven't really noticed the shorter sight radius. All in all, it's my favorite handgun out of the three I own (M57, M640).
If you like S&W revolvers, I can't really think of a good reason not to get one except maybe it's a little over priced. But all S&W are like that I guess. Also, being color blind, the red insert on the front blade doesn't really work well for me. I use finger nail polish to brighten it up a bit.
As for the gun itself, it's a dream to shoot and the trigger's like butter. I haven't really noticed the shorter sight radius. All in all, it's my favorite handgun out of the three I own (M57, M640).
If you like S&W revolvers, I can't really think of a good reason not to get one except maybe it's a little over priced. But all S&W are like that I guess. Also, being color blind, the red insert on the front blade doesn't really work well for me. I use finger nail polish to brighten it up a bit.
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so yours is a late 90's model? 7 shot
i've been looking for late 80's early 90's model like the CS1 but have never seen one in person - not sure how many they made in 3" but i want one
i have snubs and 4" but want this .357 to round out the stable
thanks for the input on function - i've heard mostly good things
i did find this "The Customs Service guns (about 3500 3 inch) 1500 were destroyed by Janet Reno when the agency switched to Sig. "
no wonder its hard to find - stoopid beiotch
so yours is a late 90's model? 7 shot
i've been looking for late 80's early 90's model like the CS1 but have never seen one in person - not sure how many they made in 3" but i want one
i have snubs and 4" but want this .357 to round out the stable
thanks for the input on function - i've heard mostly good things
i did find this "The Customs Service guns (about 3500 3 inch) 1500 were destroyed by Janet Reno when the agency switched to Sig. "
no wonder its hard to find - stoopid beiotch
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The_Vigilante
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Yea, I have the 686 CS1 3" model which I found on Gunbroker about 1 1/2 years ago. Has the nicest trigger job I have ever seen-don't know if they come that way or whether someone had it done. I am having it fitted with new sights right now and plan on using it in IDPA-SSR. Here are some photos I took. No, it's not for sale-at least not right now!
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Wow vig !!
that is exactly what i'm looking for - don't blame you for not selling her - i would'nt either - she sure is nice though
ima keep looking - going up to daytona tonight to my shop and put the word out - maybe i'll get lucky
trigger might just be stock - some of my smiths feel like they have been worked but my smith says no just broke in good
thats definitely the .357 i want
Wow vig !!
that is exactly what i'm looking for - don't blame you for not selling her - i would'nt either - she sure is nice thoughima keep looking - going up to daytona tonight to my shop and put the word out - maybe i'll get lucky
trigger might just be stock - some of my smiths feel like they have been worked but my smith says no just broke in good
thats definitely the .357 i want
The_Vigilante
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Here's what I suggest you do. Subscribe to the Smith and Wesson forum and check the Classifieds daily-I have seen several CS1's for sale there in the past. Also check Gunbroker daily-that's where I found mine. Good luck-if you look hard enough you will eventually find one!
KingEdward
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yes.
I bought one about 6 mos ago.
love it.
a mainstay for me in the apartment as HD choices go.
also bought 2 of the HKS 7 round speed loaders.
I bought one about 6 mos ago.
love it.
a mainstay for me in the apartment as HD choices go.
also bought 2 of the HKS 7 round speed loaders.
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yep - check gun broker all the time and guns intl. also but i'm a hands on kinda guy when it comes to wheelies - autos not so much but i need to feel up a revolver good before i buy so i dont do alot of internet buying except for ammo- but thats just me
i appreciate the tips though- i think once i get the word out a little one will turn up-i'm going to hunt around daytona tomorrow and see what i can find - nothing down here in miami - i've been to all the shops and pawns - plus i'm in no hurry until i find a nice one
thanks for the great pics and reviews - you guys sold me pretty good even though i knew that was the 3" that i wanted
yep - check gun broker all the time and guns intl. also but i'm a hands on kinda guy when it comes to wheelies - autos not so much but i need to feel up a revolver good before i buy so i dont do alot of internet buying except for ammo- but thats just me
i appreciate the tips though- i think once i get the word out a little one will turn up-i'm going to hunt around daytona tomorrow and see what i can find - nothing down here in miami - i've been to all the shops and pawns - plus i'm in no hurry until i find a nice one
thanks for the great pics and reviews - you guys sold me pretty good even though i knew that was the 3" that i wanted
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back from daytona - went to every freakin shop up the there - zero,zip,nadda, not a 686 to be found - even at a shop thats specializes in older guns - and guess what else - not a single sp101 in 3" either only snubs - i was disapointed-i thought surely i'd at least come home with some kind of 3" .357 bit not this trip - i did see a few model 60 but all 4" used and only 1 new 3" for $750 out the door so i said no thanks - found a couple of shops i didnt know about and did get a streamlight for my P226 but that was it - sooooo i'm still on the prowl for the elusive 3" pounder...........glen dee pm coming your way...thanks for looking out for me man
back from daytona - went to every freakin shop up the there - zero,zip,nadda, not a 686 to be found - even at a shop thats specializes in older guns - and guess what else - not a single sp101 in 3" either only snubs - i was disapointed-i thought surely i'd at least come home with some kind of 3" .357 bit not this trip - i did see a few model 60 but all 4" used and only 1 new 3" for $750 out the door so i said no thanks - found a couple of shops i didnt know about and did get a streamlight for my P226 but that was it - sooooo i'm still on the prowl for the elusive 3" pounder...........glen dee pm coming your way...thanks for looking out for me man
Deaf Smith
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Got one like Vigilante's to. But mine have S&W wood combat grips. It sleeps in the safe with such as a nickle DS, second gen, Smith M10 made in 1953 5 screw, and others.
I consider it part of my old age retirement fund, and alot more secure than the retirements I have from work.
I consider it part of my old age retirement fund, and alot more secure than the retirements I have from work.
Delaware_Dan
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Are you opposed to a Ruger GP100 3 incher? Those are readily available (in my area at least) and are built like tanks. Not sure about the weight difference though. If the one you are looking at is no longer made, I would whole-heartedly suggest a GP100 3 inch.
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delaware - although the gp is fine gun and i would have one if were not for the fact that i will sometimes carry the .357 and the sp and 686 are just a little better suited for carry for me - the gp is just a hoss to lug around in south florida in the summer and your right i saw at least 2 in every shop i went in - if it were not for the carry issue i would definitely have one
delaware - although the gp is fine gun and i would have one if were not for the fact that i will sometimes carry the .357 and the sp and 686 are just a little better suited for carry for me - the gp is just a hoss to lug around in south florida in the summer and your right i saw at least 2 in every shop i went in - if it were not for the carry issue i would definitely have one
Delaware_Dan
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Diddn't even look at your location. Makes sense.
The_Vigilante
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A 686 CS1 4" model was just posted in the S&W Forum classifieds for $650 if you're interested!