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Posted: 9/11/2024 1:21:09 PM EDT
Looking at Smith 686 no dash I think it's a 4 inch barrel in good shape.they are asking 750.00 fo or no
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Just a redneck with too many guns
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I had one, JUNK! The 19 is S&W's 357mag opus, even better than the 27, had one of them also. And because you're a newb, YES, 4"bbl is the ONLY 357mag revolver!😉
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I just sold one a month ago, it went for $800 in a week.
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Good price in my local
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About average. The L frame is a bit of an odd one. Fits between the K and the N. Some say it's too big, others too small. some say just right. I own way more K frames, and slightly more N frames than the L.
If you're going to shoot a lot of magnums, pick the L over the K. Not many magnums, I lean to the K, it's just a handier size in my book. |
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Originally Posted By longpole1234: Looking at Smith 686 no dash I think it's a 4 inch barrel in good shape.they are asking 750.00 fo or no View Quote Probably a reasonable price. Certainly not outrageously overpriced. Condition is everything, though. The no-dash thing doesn't add any value. It may even detract from value if the gun has not undergone the modification related to a recall on no-dash and dash-1 variants. If the revolver you're looking at has been recall "fixed" it will have an "M" stamped by the model number in the crane area. Basically, the recall involved installing a new hammer bushing and replacing the hammer nose. There's a good chance you could shoot an unmodified revolver forever and never have any issues, but it might come up if you ever decide to resell it. 686 (no dash), 1981 Introduction model 686-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand 686-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts 686-3, 1988 new yoke retention system 686-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips 686-5, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change internal lock. 686-6, 2001 internal lock 686-7, 2003 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4" barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made |
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A little high for me locally, but not by much. Last one I looked at was $680.
I never really warmed up to the L frames, mainly because I've never been a fan of full underlugs on barrels. Fine for a duty gun, but I'm going to carry a "K" frame for everyday use. |
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In a truly free country, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms would be the name of a convenience store, not a federal agency
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OK thanks for the info I will probably pass on it.
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Just a redneck with too many guns
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Originally Posted By Bladeswitcher: Probably a reasonable price. Certainly not outrageously overpriced. Condition is everything, though. The no-dash thing doesn't add any value. It may even detract from value if the gun has not undergone the modification related to a recall on no-dash and dash-1 variants. If the revolver you're looking at has been recall "fixed" it will have an "M" stamped by the model number in the crane area. Basically, the recall involved installing a new hammer bushing and replacing the hammer nose. There's a good chance you could shoot an unmodified revolver forever and never have any issues, but it might come up if you ever decide to resell it. 686 (no dash), 1981 Introduction model 686-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand 686-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts 686-3, 1988 new yoke retention system 686-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips 686-5, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change internal lock. 686-6, 2001 internal lock 686-7, 2003 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4" barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made View Quote |
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[#10]
I came here to say $650-$750, depending on condition.
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In a truly free country, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms would be the name of a convenience store, not a federal agency
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Been shooting a "no dash" since I was a junior in HS. I am now drawing Social Security. Junk you say. Joke you are.
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Originally Posted By tallis: I had one, JUNK! The 19 is S&W's 357mag opus, even better than the 27, had one of them also. And because you're a newb, YES, 4"bbl is the ONLY 357mag revolver!😉 View Quote You're insane if you think the pre-lock 686 is junk. I've been carrying mine since 1988. Edit: At the time my Duty Weapon was a Model 66. I much preferred the 686, due to the weight of the underlug for recoil control. |
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[#16]
If it helps, I wouldn't sell my no dash for $750. It'd take another $500 for me to even consider saying yes.
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I have 3, (one is a 681). IMHO, they are about as close to perfection as a wheel gun can be.
The factory triggers are great and the heavier frame helps manage the recoil. And they look sexy! $800 seems fair. |
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Not great, not terrible.
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If if it is decent shape it is a good deal.
A few months ago I paid $800 for a 686 no dash in very good shape. |
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Don’t pass on it. I’ve shot a fair amount of underwood through my no dash no M without issue.
I’ve read the issue was federal primers, but never found more details. |
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Originally Posted By tallis: I had one, JUNK! The 19 is S&W's 357mag opus, even better than the 27, had one of them also. And because you're a newb, YES, 4"bbl is the ONLY 357mag revolver!😉 View Quote I'm guessing you were dropped on your head quite a bit as a child. Your post is full of ignorance. The 19 is great, but the 686 is better, especially for a duty gun or to feed a steady diet of .357 Mag. As for 4" being the only size, you obviously haven't handled a 3" round butt 65, which is one of the best carry revolvers ever made. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Bladeswitcher: According to the Encyclopedia, the 686+ was produced in -4, -5, and -6 variations. IIRC, the plus model was introduced around 1996, which would have been after all the early dash changes. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bladeswitcher: Originally Posted By akrado: Where do the 686+, 7 shot models fit into the dash list? According to the Encyclopedia, the 686+ was produced in -4, -5, and -6 variations. IIRC, the plus model was introduced around 1996, which would have been after all the early dash changes. The plus models were a little wierd as a handful were made without locks. I have a -5+ without a Hillary hole. |
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I've had a 4" 586 (Blue version) no dash for decades and it's been shot heavily with top end loads.
I know of several others that have done the same If your looking for an L-frame, and it's solid, that's a fair price. |
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In a truly free country, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms would be the name of a convenience store, not a federal agency
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Originally Posted By tallis: I had one, JUNK! The 19 is S&W's 357mag opus, even better than the 27, had one of them also. And because you're a newb, YES, 4"bbl is the ONLY 357mag revolver! View Quote Op, that's a good price in my area, I'd snag it if I was looking for one. Great guns. |
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I had one in blued 4". Great piece. I traded it off or sold for some dumb reason years ago. 750 seems like an ok price for one in excellent shape.
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You guys talked me into it I'm just going to put it on layaway for now so it doesn't get away
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Just a redneck with too many guns
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I will not compromise!
Ne Desit Virtus (Let Valor Not Fail) - Rakkasan! "Life is fucking hard. Either get used to taking a few lumps like the rest of us, or buy a fucking helmet and crawl into a corner somewhere." -Me |
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Just a redneck with too many guns
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Inky who rides a Harley--- and has a Job. Da--fuk
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Little late.. But I just saw a 686 new for somewhere around 850 from rural king... I have a 586 and a 686 from 1987 and 88.. Those guns are an absolute blast to shoot.. accurate and damn near zero recoil, even with hot 357 loads. the gun is very well balanced. Hell Id buy a 3rd if I found one for a decent price
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No dash, does it fall in the recall range and is the frame [I think] marked that it was done? I think it involved the hammer nose.
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Originally Posted By 50cal: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/89/xeYzahc-1780882.jpg I have a 4" 686 no dash. Damn good pistol View Quote Pretty sure that poster was trolling. I've been shooting my 4" police trade no-dash for over 25 years. It's never failed...great gun, and the most accurate pistol in my safe. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Reb52: Been shooting a "no dash" since I was a junior in HS. I am now drawing Social Security. Junk you say. Joke you are. View Quote I read that in Yoda's voice... I love my -4 686+ w/ a 4" barrel. It's my absolute favorite handgun to shoot. I've asked my wife to bury it with me when I die. |
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Attached File
I have a couple. An orange-ramp "dash-5" that I bought about 10 years ago for $275 at a gun store that had just gotten a crate of "security" guns. A little rough (scratches). Not much wear on the parts that mattered. Orange ramp isn't my favorite feature on Smith and Wesson revolvers. But for the price, I'll let it slide. I named it "Stinkbutt" because it came with squishy Hogue grips that were impregnated with Eau-de-Deu-da-Dei cologne worn by the fellow who previously carried it. I tried bleach and vinegar and every sort of soap to get the smell out. Even buried those grips in the yard for a month. Still reeking. So I threw a set of Pachmyr's on it. Attached File I previously owned a 6-inch No-Dash. Foolishly sold it after acquiring Stinkbutt because I thought,.... well, I don't know what I thought. I didn't care for the orange-insert front sight. The orange plastic was just enough caddywampus in the dovetail that it bugged me. Irrational. The serial number of that gun was AFR0428. Something about that bugged me too. Irrational. Anyhow, another well-kept 6-inch No-Dash came available on another board for $700. Has a plain black "patridge" sight. I really like that. Its mine now. I need to take a better picture. Attached File |
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[#46]
they aren't making any more of them.
Prices will only go up on them, certainly not down. I have 2 of them, and I don't even like revolvers. One (6" .357) bought on FB marketplace for like $500 back in 2013 and the other was payment for selling off a collection of guns (6" .44 mag). |
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[#48]
Reasonable price.
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[Last Edit: rock71]
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I used a 686 to earn my PPC Distinguished Revolver badge. It’ll shoot 158 SWC nearly as well as my open gun will shoot 148 HBWC.
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I suggest we trade a question mark in for a maybe.
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Originally Posted By longpole1234: I would say normal wear for a 40 year old firearm https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185680/1000000236_jpg-3320183.JPG that pic does not do it justice View Quote I hope you like those grips, because if you look at prices for the original factory wood you'll feel lile you got kicked in the nuts. Ignoring the grips, great price for the condition. Enjoy it. |
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