S&W 386 Sc/S for $600?

LikesGlock · March 14, 2013, 11:36 PM

My local shop has a really clean 386 but I wanted to consult the forum before I make the decision. It feels really nice in hand thats for sure!
I did some google searching but didn't come up with many real users reviews about the gun. Anybody have experience with one and care to share your thoughts? Seems like a fair price if the gun is all there.

carguychris · March 15, 2013, 08:22 AM

The reason you won't find many reviews is that IIRC the Model 386 Sc/S was sold in 2007 only, and was not very popular by most accounts.

It's similar to the later M386 Night Guard, except it has a red ramp front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and a Hogue grip rather than a tritium front night sight, C&S Extreme Duty rear sight, and a Pachmayr grip. Both guns have a scandium-aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel cylinder and are finished in matte black.

The main caveat with this gun- as with any small or medium-sized alloy-frame S&W- is that it may not be particularly comfortable to shoot when loaded with full-power Magnums. It should withstand them just fine, but your hand might not.

$600 sounds like a good deal if the gun is in 90%+ condition. If the gun is 98%+ and comes with the box and papers, it's a steal, and you should RUN, not walk, back to that shop.

OTOH if it's less than 90%, I would pass and/or try to talk them down.

WC145 · March 15, 2013, 10:00 AM

If it's in good shape I'd be interested for that money.

LikesGlock · March 16, 2013, 10:19 AM

Thanks Chris that was hugely helpful. I think you made up my mind for me

March 14, 2013, 11:36 PM	#1
LikesGlock Junior Member Join Date: March 14, 2013 Posts: 6	S&W 386 Sc/S for $600? My local shop has a really clean 386 but I wanted to consult the forum before I make the decision. It feels really nice in hand thats for sure! I did some google searching but didn't come up with many real users reviews about the gun. Anybody have experience with one and care to share your thoughts? Seems like a fair price if the gun is all there.

March 15, 2013, 08:22 AM	#2
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 4,629	The reason you won't find many reviews is that IIRC the Model 386 Sc/S was sold in 2007 only, and was not very popular by most accounts. It's similar to the later M386 Night Guard, except it has a red ramp front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and a Hogue grip rather than a tritium front night sight, C&S Extreme Duty rear sight, and a Pachmayr grip. Both guns have a scandium-aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel cylinder and are finished in matte black. The main caveat with this gun- as with any small or medium-sized alloy-frame S&W- is that it may not be particularly comfortable to shoot when loaded with full-power Magnums. It should withstand them just fine, but your hand might not. $600 sounds like a good deal if the gun is in 90%+ condition. If the gun is 98%+ and comes with the box and papers, it's a steal, and you should RUN, not walk, back to that shop. OTOH if it's less than 90%, I would pass and/or try to talk them down. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

March 15, 2013, 10:00 AM	#3
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,292	If it's in good shape I'd be interested for that money. __________________ If you're going to be dumb you'd better be tough. Stupid hurts.

March 16, 2013, 10:19 AM	#4
LikesGlock Junior Member Join Date: March 14, 2013 Posts: 6	Thanks Chris that was hugely helpful. I think you made up my mind for me