Posted: 6/1/2010 5:58:49 PM EDT
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Well I was looking for a 686 4" and then kept reading that the 686-4 was the best of them. So after finding a seller here for $550, he went bust.
Then another guy a coupe days later had one and he hasnt responded to any of my emails after him saying that we would meet tomorrow cause he had a good amount to drink that night. Prior to getting that email we went and checked out this 686-1. It was sweet, had a real hardcore feel when spinning the cylinder rather than the smooth I feel on my 637. I guess it could be the stainless steel? I havent played with a 686 before then so I dont really know how to compare it to anything. I went through and did the used revolver check list and it seems just fine. Timing is spot on and everything. Only thing is, its pretty beat up. Few dings here and there. He is asking $450 and Im thinking with all the dings, I might be able to get it down to $425 if I decide I want it. He would also throw in a nice holster Should I go for it? |
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Scratches on stainless are easy to remove. Even very small dings can be smoothed out to where they're almost invisible.
I don't know why everyone thinks the dash 4 is the "best" but I've shot a no dash and it worked just as it should even without the "M". $425 would be a good price. |
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I sold my 686 4" no-dash in '03 to get more down payment to buy my house. Although I love my house, I regret (badly) selling my 686. I ordered it before they were even offered to the public and had one in my hands within a day or two of actually being available.
Best .357 Magnum I've ever had in my hands, and I've owned a S&W Model 19, a S&W Model 28 (Armalloyed), and a Taurus Model 66, not to mention shooting a Colt Trooper MK IV and a variety of Colt Pythons. The only thing I did to it was to add a set of Pachmayr Professional grips to it. |
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Quoted: Quoted: even without the "M". I don't want to hijack but what was the modification? Mine is without an "m" The "M" modification was to replace the hammer nose bushing the frame, where the hammer nose pokes through to strike the primer. When firing hot rounds (specifically the Federal 125 grain SJHP) the soft primers could flow back into the bushing hole and tie up the gun. I don't know how common this was, but my 586 no dash never had an issue with several hundred rounds of the mentioned ammo. |