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  1. January 3rd, 2013, 08:43 PM #1
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    Default S&W 686-4 snubbie (more pics)

    I am pretty excited about this old S&W 686-4 (no lock) 2.5" .357 Magnum I just picked up today. What a great feel to this thing with the Hogue Monogrip and a trigger... well they just don't come like this from the factory anymore.

    Distinguished Combat Magnum. Now that just sounds nice, doesn't it?

    From what I gather, it was made between 1994 through 1996, before any MIM parts.

    Anyhow, I'm going to have to find a nice belt holster for this guy. I'll probably not carry it regularly (have that niche filled), but it will certainly accompany me in the woods while hunting.

    Can't wait to go to the range...







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  2. January 3rd, 2013, 08:47 PM #2
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Beautiful revolver, congrats.
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedCopper View Post
    I am pretty excited about this old S&W 686-4 (no lock) 2.5" .357 Magnum I just picked up today. What a great feel to this thing with the Hogue Monogrip and a trigger... well they just don't come like this from the factory anymore.

    Anyhow, I'm going to have to find a nice belt holster for this guy. I'll probably not carry it regularly (have that niche filled), but it will certainly accompany me in the woods while hunting.

    Can't wait to go to the range...

    Very nice! Would love one to go with my 2.5" 386

    I found both triggers to be terrible to me so the triggers are on a scale to me.. The Glock was a crisper suck and the XD was a more mushy suck. They are in the same family, SR9 (heavy suck), Glock (crisp heavy suck), XD( lighter mushy suck), M&P(heavy mushy suck).
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  4. January 4th, 2013, 03:41 AM #4
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Nice!

    The -4 has all the latest durability enhancements and is the last engineering change before MIM was introduced.

    Enjoy.
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  5. January 4th, 2013, 06:42 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyF View Post
    Nice!

    The -4 has all the latest durability enhancements and is the last engineering change before MIM was introduced.

    Enjoy.
    Good to know, thanks!
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  6. January 4th, 2013, 08:43 AM #6
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Nice.........
    troll Free. It's all in your mind.
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  7. January 4th, 2013, 11:22 AM #7
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    very nice snubbie you have there........... 686's are a great gun, enjoy and let us know how it shoots when you get the chance.
    Tim , USAF Ret.
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    The other side (just to be fair):
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Can anyone recommend a nice wooden grip for this? I'd like something slender if possible.
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  10. January 4th, 2013, 12:29 PM #10
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    Default Re: S&W 686-4 snubbie

    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedCopper View Post
    Can anyone recommend a nice wooden grip for this? I'd like something slender if possible.
    I've seen lots of reccos for Badger...

    http://www.badgercustomgrips.com/smi...stol_grips.php

    I haven't tried them yet. I kinda like the soft rubber ones...

    They look nice.
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