[peteconstable]

I picked this up last weekend at the Columbia, SC gun show. It's a 686 no-dash in great condition. I got what I consider a very good deal; $800 out the door, tax included. I'm a happy camper!

As I bought it:

With a set of combats, which I much prefer:

 

[series guy]

Very nice! those combats really top it off.

 

[StrawHat]

I had a S&W Model 686 also, mine had a Patridge front sight for PPC competition. Also had a 4” with a ramp sight for PPC. Carried it on duty for a bit until I decided it was too heavy along with all the other gear. When I quit copping I sold both of them. No regrets. Good revolvers, I just prefer N frames.

Kevin

 

[scoutingranch]

I will be buried with my 686's. I luv em'

 

[Verde]

$800 these days is a steal. Looks really nice from what I can see. I'm home recuperating from cataract surgery.
How come combats look so much better on other peoples guns? I'll post pics of mine in a day or so.
Verde

 

[Verde]

Here are some combat grips.

 

[Verde]

Peteconstable, are those factory combats? They have a nice grain and figure.

 

[peteconstable]

Peteconstable, are those factory combats? They have a nice grain and figure.

Yes they are factory. But the finish has been redone so as not to be so shiny. I have others with the original factory finish and compared to those, I prefer these. In fact, I'm tempted to remove the finish on my other sets and have them like this set. If you saw them in person, it would make more sense.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!

Looks like a great Smith L Frame find!

 

[jonesy814]

I am a big fan of the 686 series

 

[HILL COUNTRY SHOOTER]

those original smith & wesson combat grips are worth about half of the price you paid for the gum, they are my favotites, I have 3 revolvers that came with them, I would like to have a few more sets but they are bringing 3-400.00 a set on flea bay

 

[greenmachine]

I like them too.

 

[41 Charlie]

 

[Curt360]

Beautiful 686! Had one but now it's in a friends stable.

 

[Verde]

Green machine, Where is the 686 with 8 3/8ths barrel? I have wood grips for it, but it just looks right with these grips.

 

[greenmachine]

Quote: Green machine, where is the 686 with 8 3/8ths barrel? I have wood grips for it, but it just looks right with these grips.

Yeah, I know. When it comes to 8 3/8" in a .357 I have to make do with my 27-2. Life just isn't fair!

 

[Verde]

Green machine, A 27-2 long tube will get it done, with a little more class if it's blued.

I can't get used to looking at your 686-4 with the RB. I have a 66-4 RB that no matter what grip I put on it just seems wrong.

 

[greenmachine]

I do like the 27's. (The 8 incher is the one at the top).

 

[Verde]

I would ask where is the 3 1/2" and 4 "is........ But I'm thinking you will show me a line of them. You gotta love the checkerd top straps.

I guess I'll need to work on my collection of 27's.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Only one L frame here so far. I kind of like the 3" barrel: