[Bob K]

....M-686 snubby for me to purchase, from a shooter's point of view? I like LNIB guns that haven't been shot much......if at all. I have 3 NIB guns that I purchased, that I have been shot some as soon as I could get to the range. I guess the current price would be in the $500-$650 range. Bob

 

[bonedaddy]

Any of the models up thru -5. After that, they come with the lock, which I don't care for. Might not bother you. I have a -5 .357 Mountain Gun with MIM trigger and hammer but no lock. Nothing bad to say about it. I don't know if you can find one in good shape for $650 or less nowadays. Good luck.

 

[TennSharpshooter]

I don’t know if you can find this gun in the price range you want but it would be a great carry, home defense and all around good one. The lock doesn’t bother me in the least.

 

[jb59]

I bought my used 686-6 last year $569 lowest price now maybe $650 + , few weeks ago LGS had 686 4" barrel $850. Mine is accurate for self defense and a handful with 125 gr. 357 mags.

 

[Curt360]

Good luck on your quest for finding a 686 snubby in the price range your looking for. Keep us up to date. Just saw a 3" 686 for sale for $950 but those 3" barreled revolvers fetch a premium price for any caliber.