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5/25/2008 7:56:07 AM EDT
Shop has a NIB, blue, Series 80 for around 750.00. Should I trade my 4" S&W 686 and pony up some cash? This gun would eventually be turned into a classy retro build. I currently own a Kimber TLEII and a S&A G.I. with the YoBo Enhanced treatment.
5/25/2008 8:50:51 AM EDT
[#1]
Its up to you sounds like you have a nice Collection started,its always good to have a nice revolver.  I would save the cash and buy it,unless you have no need for a revovler
5/25/2008 2:45:40 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Shop has a NIB, blue, Series 80 for around 750.00. Should I trade my 4" S&W 686 and pony up some cash? This gun would eventually be turned into a classy retro build.




IMO, I wouldn't sell a 686 for a Colt that would be somewhat rebuilt.

My .o2  
5/26/2008 1:22:40 AM EDT
[#3]
No.

Buy a used gun for your retro build and save a couple bills. (if it's a newer 686 with the damnable lawyer-lock then maybe)
5/26/2008 6:24:38 AM EDT
[#4]
Pre-enhanced Series 80?
5/26/2008 7:49:15 AM EDT
[#5]

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Pre-enhanced Series 80?


NRM Series 80. Overall fit and finish are there. Also, with the nice consistent Colt Bluing and polished flats. This one would be set up with a bobbed hammer, 25lpi front strap checkering, retro rear sight, night sight up front, new solid long trigger, fit bushing to barrel and thats it.
The 686 is nice but almost never used. Either I'll trade or save and put the gun on lay-away.
5/26/2008 2:05:44 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Either I'll trade or save and put the gun on lay-away.



5/26/2008 2:14:37 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:

save and put the gun on lay-away.





+1...personally, i would not trade the SW 686
5/26/2008 4:06:12 PM EDT
[#8]
Only and ONLY if it's a current "lawyer lock" model.  If it has no lock, no way.
5/26/2008 4:11:44 PM EDT
[#9]
If its a No Lock 686, than NO Way would I trade it.
5/26/2008 5:02:57 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
Only and ONLY if it's a current "lawyer lock" model.  If it has no lock, no way.


No it is not the older style. It does have the lock.
5/26/2008 9:36:34 PM EDT
[#11]
That's not a great price on a NRM 1991, but if you've inspected it and it appears to be free from the usual Colt defects like the off-center recoil plug hole, etc., it's a fair enough price.

Sounds like there is nothing to be lost by trading in the newer 686.  I suppose it all depends on how much you'll get for it.
5/27/2008 6:35:32 PM EDT
[#12]
I'd keep the 686, unless it has the key lock.

Good shopping!