A happy medium

jag1954 · May 3, 2021, 07:51 PM

For me at least anyways. Having had to sell my guns prior to a move more than 20 years ago I just recently began to build my collection once again after having moved back stateside, pandemic and all. So, I had to make a decision, should it be another S&W Model 10 or a Model 629. Reflecting on it I came across a decent enough deal on a 686-6 through PSA (a shout out to them also, I ordered the gun a week ago Friday and it was ready for pick up today at the LGS) and so I've found a happy medium....for now. So big brother has joined little brother at home.

dyl · May 3, 2021, 09:35 PM

Very nice! someday I hope to add a 686 to my stable too. I've got a couple j frames and a 27-2, but I'm always worried a little bit about the blued finish wearing or rusting because I like it so much.

jag1954 · May 4, 2021, 03:41 PM

Well, the Governor made it home with the brothers today.

winkytink · May 8, 2021, 06:50 AM

Great catch on the 686. I have a 686+, 7 inch barrel, that I bought several years ago. Great shooter, loads of fun, but I found it a bit nose heavy. I prefer the 4 inch GP100 for regular use.

chaim · May 23, 2021, 07:30 AM

Very nice. I don't have a 686 but I used to have a 6" 586. It was a very nice gun. I hated selling it (and the 4" P&R M19 I also had), but I needed the money more than the guns at the time so many were sold. I will eventually add a 686+ (for me, it will be either a 3" or a 4"). Good pick up. Happy medium indeed. It is big and strong enough to pretty much last forever, but it isn't too big for the caliber so it can still be quite handy.

mrt949 · May 23, 2021, 09:41 AM

Had 8 3/8 ,71/2, 7", 6" 4.2 ", 4" ,3",2 1/8 1/7/8 .

Today 4.2 & 2.2 Ruger SP101 357 MAG SP101 22.LR 4.2

wild cat mccane · May 28, 2021, 03:31 PM

Congrats. I like mine.

PSA is selling those rocket high, why it's always in stock.

Northwest (https://www.nwarmory.com/) is where I got my 4" Plus a bit ago. They come in and out of stock frequently. For my more desirable 4" Plus, I paid 150 less than PSA is listing the less desirable 6" non Plus.

If anyone is looking, well worth watching NW. They are a S&W supported premium dealer (meaning they get a lot of them and the price is normal pricing).

May 23, 2021, 09:41 AM	#6
mrt949 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 1,692	Had 8 3/8 ,71/2, 7", 6" 4.2 ", 4" ,3",2 1/8 1/7/8 . Today 4.2 & 2.2 Ruger SP101 357 MAG SP101 22.LR 4.2 __________________ No Gun Big Or Small Does It All Last edited by mrt949; May 24, 2021 at 11:52 AM.

May 28, 2021, 03:31 PM	#7
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	Congrats. I like mine. PSA is selling those rocket high, why it's always in stock. Northwest (https://www.nwarmory.com/) is where I got my 4" Plus a bit ago. They come in and out of stock frequently. For my more desirable 4" Plus, I paid 150 less than PSA is listing the less desirable 6" non Plus. If anyone is looking, well worth watching NW. They are a S&W supported premium dealer (meaning they get a lot of them and the price is normal pricing). __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

May 3, 2021, 09:35 PM	#2
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	Very nice! someday I hope to add a 686 to my stable too. I've got a couple j frames and a 27-2, but I'm always worried a little bit about the blued finish wearing or rusting because I like it so much.

May 8, 2021, 06:50 AM	#4
winkytink Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2010 Posts: 104	Great catch on the 686. I have a 686+, 7 inch barrel, that I bought several years ago. Great shooter, loads of fun, but I found it a bit nose heavy. I prefer the 4 inch GP100 for regular use.

May 23, 2021, 07:30 AM	#5
chaim Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,095	Very nice. I don't have a 686 but I used to have a 6" 586. It was a very nice gun. I hated selling it (and the 4" P&R M19 I also had), but I needed the money more than the guns at the time so many were sold. I *will* eventually add a 686+ (for me, it will be either a 3" or a 4"). Good pick up. Happy medium indeed. It is big and strong enough to pretty much last forever, but it isn't too big for the caliber so it can still be quite handy.