S & W 686-4

namnuts · November 10, 2012, 01:07 PM

First, to all that served..HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!

Did s&w make a 686-4 with a 6'' barrel?? I want one , but have yet to see one. If you have one please post a picture. THANKS.
Semper Fi
Master Gunnery Sergeant
USMC RET.

FM12 · November 10, 2012, 02:50 PM

Dont know about the 686, but THANKS for your service over all the years Hand SALUTE!

dts686 · November 10, 2012, 03:58 PM

Yes, the S&W 686 comes in a 6" barrel. But you don't have to purchase a whole new gun. Just order the 6" barrel and take it and your 686 4" to a gunsmith and he will change the barrels.

Good luck!

223 shooter · November 11, 2012, 09:38 AM

There were plenty of 6" 686-4s made. I have one myself.

buck460XVR · November 11, 2012, 10:20 AM

I had one too, gave it to my youngest son for his 18th birthday. Internet has made the -4 models one of the most sought after 686s, thus many of them are selling for more than new models. BTW, I have newer and older Smiths and have no preference. Is there reasoning behind your choice other than the internet?

November 10, 2012, 01:07 PM	#1
namnuts Member Join Date: October 4, 2004 Location: NC Posts: 72	S & W 686-4 First, to all that served..HAPPY VETERANS DAY!! Did s&w make a 686-4 with a 6'' barrel?? I want one , but have yet to see one. If you have one please post a picture. THANKS. Semper Fi Master Gunnery Sergeant USMC RET.

November 10, 2012, 02:50 PM	#2
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,529	Dont know about the 686, but THANKS for your service over all the years Hand SALUTE!

November 10, 2012, 03:58 PM	#3
dts686 Member Join Date: March 26, 2010 Location: Northern California : ( Posts: 58	Yes, the S&W 686 comes in a 6" barrel. But you don't have to purchase a whole new gun. Just order the 6" barrel and take it and your 686 4" to a gunsmith and he will change the barrels. Good luck!

November 11, 2012, 09:38 AM	#4
223 shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 389	There were plenty of 6" 686-4s made. I have one myself.

November 11, 2012, 10:20 AM	#5
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 1,099	I had one too, gave it to my youngest son for his 18th birthday. Internet has made the -4 models one of the most sought after 686s, thus many of them are selling for more than new models. BTW, I have newer and older Smiths and have no preference. Is there reasoning behind your choice other than the internet?