Post by: purplecowboy on February 27, 2015, 09:51:42 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the S&W 686. I saw a video about it but it seemed more like a sales pitch. I was looking for someone that had personnel information.
You can respond here or send me a personal message.
Thanks for your help.
Post by: Oldguy on February 27, 2015, 10:07:11 AM
Post by: purplecowboy on February 27, 2015, 10:13:18 AM
In the video he was hitting what appeared to be a 6" tall bird from around 100 to 150 feet.
Thanks for your response. If you live near Bothell I would love to meet you at the Kenmore Gun range.
Rick
Post by: purplecowboy on February 27, 2015, 10:16:33 AM
What is your intended use; hunting, target shooting etc.? Love mine.
I was interested more for my son. He is getting his CCP and was asking for advice on which weapon to get. I stumbled onto the video about the 686 and was interested in getting more information about the gun.
Thanks
Post by: purplecowboy on February 27, 2015, 10:53:11 AM
I have the 6" and it is extremely accurate. It is not what I would get as a conceal. It's fairly big.Thanks.
The video stated that the 3" barrel was the best weapon for a CCP.
Post by: Bean Counter on February 27, 2015, 11:26:02 AM
Post by: Rich_S on February 27, 2015, 12:23:28 PM
Before my home was made into a "no shooting" zone, I had a 30 yard range set up in the back yard. I could sit on the porch and ring a 10" gong every time offhand using .38 spl ammo.
Post by: Jingles on February 27, 2015, 12:31:40 PM
Post by: TheSkyBuster on February 27, 2015, 01:12:14 PM
Accuracy is excellent, better than my 3" model 65, but the 686 is a little bigger and heavier than the k frame
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2015, 02:10:16 PM
Post by: purplecowboy on February 27, 2015, 03:52:01 PM
Please close this.
Post by: Bofire on February 27, 2015, 03:59:52 PM
I think a 686 needs a 4-6 inch barrel, if you want to conceal, get an all round smaller gun. Like a 5 shot S&W mod.36. :chuckle: You can carry a 686 but it is BIG, needs a good holster.
Carl
Post by: docsven on February 27, 2015, 04:48:24 PM
686 is a big gun, very accurate and very well made. I have and I have seen people hit pop cans at 100 yards with them. I have seen better 100 yard groups on paper targets fired by folks with a 686/19/586/66 then other folks were doing with carbines.:yeah:
I think a 686 needs a 4-6 inch barrel, if you want to conceal, get an all round smaller gun. Like a 5 shot S&W mod.36. :chuckle: You can carry a 686 but it is BIG, needs a good holster.
Carl
It's also hard to find a good holster that you can carry concealed in that range, not a lot of makers. (4-6"). I have the 4" and just carry it sometimes bow-hunting in a shoulder rig.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 27, 2015, 05:10:48 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 28, 2015, 06:39:39 AM
686 is a big gun, very accurate and very well made. I have and I have seen people hit pop cans at 100 yards with them. I have seen better 100 yard groups on paper targets fired by folks with a 686/19/586/66 then other folks were doing with carbines.
I think a 686 needs a 4-6 inch barrel, if you want to conceal, get an all round smaller gun. Like a 5 shot S&W mod.36. :chuckle: You can carry a 686 but it is BIG, needs a good holster.
Carl
Agree.
I have carried my 686 every hunting season since 1986. Would not leave the road without it..... Excellent gun.
Not a good CCW
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on February 28, 2015, 08:49:05 AM
I have the 6" and it is extremely accurate. It is not what I would get as a conceal. It's fairly big.
I used to have both the 66 and the 686, both 6" and both Stainless.
I still have the 686, and love it !
Post by: 300rum on February 28, 2015, 08:03:57 PM
Post by: thinkingman on March 02, 2015, 08:05:01 AM
All 3 have been fantastic and needed nothing in terms of tuning or trigger work.
I would love for SW to produce a 5" version of the 386.
Drawing the 6" barrel from a holster is a loooonnng process!