The model in question as a lock.
The seller says produced 2009.
Model 686 no dash version.
Without having to join yet another specialty forum can anyone here help me out?
The model in question as a lock.
The seller says produced 2009.
Model 686 no dash version.
Without having to join yet another specialty forum can anyone here help me out?
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Not possible. The 686 went to the 686-1 in 1986 so a "no dash" would have been from 1980 to 1986. The internal lock was added in 2001 with the change to the 686-6.
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When did they start the 686+? That might account for the lock? A SN would be helpful so we can check it in "The Book"...
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A 686+ means a 7-shot cylinder. This would indicate it's actually at least a 686-4 version (beginning 1996). The 686-5 included a change in the frame design, floating firing pin with flat-faced hammer and a MIM trigger (1997). The 686-6 has the internal lock system (2002). Hope this helps!
Steve
After today, it's all historical.
Conformation made on the 686. Offically a 686-6 6 shot, hogue wood grips. Does this model have MIM?
Thanks to all the have helped here.
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S&W started using MIM hammer with floating firing pin and MIM trigger with the 686-5 version in 1997. Then the 686-6 started using an internal hammer and trigger key lock in 2001. I you knew the 3-letter prefix of the serial number I might be able to give you a better idea of the year it was made. Hope this helps!
Steve
Last edited by Gunreference1; 04-11-2011 at 05:39 AM.
After today, it's all historical.
It should and you know what? It won't make a tinker's damn. Unless you're training like a top level IPSC or ICORE shooter, you won't wear them out. On the off chance that you do someday, replace them with forged parts and drive on. I won't buy a lock version unless A: it's used and B: it's a variation I just HAVE to have but I don't let MIM stop me. JMH(YC)O
If the seller is kicking in some cash, yes since I'm not a fan of the 220 or the DAK. Anywhere between $50-100 would be fair if both are in equal condition, again IMO.
Anything the 220 could do, my Para LDA could do as well (with a better feeling trigger IMO) and the 229 DAK my buddy had didn't feel "right" to me either.
Just my two cents but remember, my two cents is worth a fortune in your currency.
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I NEED A YUGO GAS TUBE AND LOWER HG FERRULE PLEASE!
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History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. - Napoleon Bonaparte
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A better trade IMO. Unless it's a Hesse...
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I NEED A YUGO GAS TUBE AND LOWER HG FERRULE PLEASE!
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History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. - Napoleon Bonaparte
C'thulhu '12! Why settle for the lesser evil?
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