My camera and computer have a love/hate relationship. Or, maybe, I'm just not the most computer savvy person out there???

 

Anyway...

 

I picked this up the other day and am thrilled with it. I was searching for this particular gun for about a month and a half (I prefer to buy local vs. the interwebs) and my LGS was not having any luck finding it. I went shooting at the 'Hole and lo and behold, it was behind the counter. Ramsey (LGS) was kind enough to give me my deposit back with no hassles and so here she sits. Smith and Wesson 686+ 3/5/7 Talo with a 3" barrel. Nice fit and finish. Grips are awesome, however I think I am going to get some boot grips for it. Taking it out shooting tomorrow (monday the 17th) with a friend at the 'Hole if anyone else wants to join in. We do a 10am start so as to avoid the crowds. Feel free to stop by. I'll be the one in the port with the idiotic grin from ear to ear!!

 

Enough typing, I'll let the pics say the rest.

 

Christopher

 

BEAUTIFUL!!

have fun Chris!!

Good lookin pics...congrats!

i think the 686 with 3" barrel is the best looking revolver out there. just something about the proportions

Chris, I have the boot grips on my 4 inch 686 and I love them. It allows for a high hold on the gun. The only issue I have is cocking the hammer with the strong hand, which I don't do anyway since I really only shoot DA.

Very nice..congrats and enjoy her

Beautiful 686! Not sure if you saw my post, but I just got my permits the other day and went to check out a 686 and they had a talo edition (had wood grips on it that were very nice also) and my decision was between that and the 627 that I ended up getting.. tough decision but with my big hands the bigger frame won out.. but congrats! beautiful gun and I will most likely get a shorter barrel 686 similar to yours at some point. Enjoy!

 

-Rich

Thanks all!

 

Wsaraceni, yup the proportions are perfect from an aesthetic point of view to me. Supposed to be a hell of a shooter as well.

 

Ray Ray, if I ever actually make it to Bayonne, I may get in touch if for nothing else just to check it out. Which grips did you go with? Badger? Ahrends? Hogue?

 

Rich, saw your post. My offer still stands and if I get that way I'll drop you a line.

 

C

Ray Ray, if I ever actually make it to Bayonne, I may get in touch if for nothing else just to check it out. Which grips did you go with? Badger? Ahrends? Hogue?

 

Hogue, I've never tried the others you mentioned. Do you have any links to what you want?

http://www.badgercustomgrips.com/smith_and_wesson_pistol_grips.php?page=0

 

http://ahrendsgripsusa.com/retro.htm

 

C

she is a beaut! i might have to write that down and pick one up myself someday, have fun tomarrow!

Thanks. Will do.

 

I've heard that they will no longer be making this gun. No idea if the rumor is true. If you find one, I say jump on it. Or, get the Ruger Wiley Clapp.

 

Range report to follow.

 

C

Very nice, someday I will own my dream revolver

Very nice, someday I will own my dream revolver

 

Which is...?

 

C

 

 

Which is...?

 

C

 

Of course the one and only Clint Eastwood revolver model 29 S&W

wow very nice. I think I'll be getting one of those with a touch longer barrel one of these days.

Thanks all!

 

Rich, saw your post. My offer still stands and if I get that way I'll drop you a line.

 

C

 

Sounds good.. Thanks! and please do if your in the area

 

-Rich

Just got back from the range. Went to the Bullet Hole with a good friend. Put about... I don't really know. How many rounds does a chinese food take out soup container hold? Of .357? 250-300? More or less? Anyway, that's what we put through it. Great gun. Fun to shoot with Trail Boss. Shot some with 2400. Nice fireaball on some of the loadings! Quite impressive.

 

Now, the only problem is is that I have sworn off buying anything until June and I am really loving revolver shooting. I'm thinking a .45...

 

If you don't have one, do your self a favor and go get one. They are a hoot to shoot. Especially if you reload. Good times all around.

 

C

What is the purpose of the non-fluted cylinder. Appearance only?

What is the purpose of the non-fluted cylinder. Appearance only?

 

That, and extra weight to dampen recoil.

http://www.badgercus...rips.php?page=0

 

http://ahrendsgripsusa.com/retro.htm

 

C

 

Oh, I think we got kriss-krossed somewhere. I was talking about the rubber Hogue boot grips.

Nice Chris!!!

Thanks Sandy!

 

We'll have to meet up and shoot .357's together with the spouses someday.

 

Ray, I am going to look into those as this gun's grips are on the thin side and caught me between the thumb and pointer finger. Not bad, but if I can change it, I will.

 

C

Now if they sold it without the lock I'd be set

Now if they sold it without the lock I'd be set

 

If only...

 

C

That is an AWESOME revolver! Love the look. I know you shouldn't judge by appearance

but you can just tell it's a sweet shooter.

Love the grips and unfluted barrel. Congrats.

This thread makes me want a .357 revolver

Awesome , choice.

BlueLine... You don't have one? I am planning on shooting in Bayonne in the next couple of weeks. Feel free to give her a go.

 

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm smitten with this one.

 

C