[Baldwin]

My wife gave me an early Christmas present. She treats me way better than I deserve.

 

[Klause]

Shes a keeper. I am a huge fan of the hogue grips and are well worth the $20 upgrade. Enjoy!

 

[CHL82]

Congrats!

My 4" 686 Plus (with 386 titanium cylinder) has been a mainstay in my collection and it's one of the last guns that I would part with.

 

[mikegalway]

My wife gave me an early Christmas present. She treats me way better than I deserve.
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Wife and gun , both keepers .

 

[gps man]

Congrats! Like Mike said...”both keepers”
Love a 686!

 

[Jwp]

I have to agree both are keepers. Love my 686 plus and the wife! lol

 

[cherokee2u]

Congrats..two keepers IMO. Enjoy

 

[Baldwin]

Congrats!

My 4" 686 Plus (with 386 titanium cylinder) has been a mainstay in my collection and it's one of the last guns that I would part with.

Wow! That's the first titanium cylinder I've seen. Great looking grips.

 

[Journeyman1234]

Very nice! A very Merry Christmas, indeed!

 

[Hunt5877]

Always wanted one, never bought one, it's on my list, kudos to your Wife good choice

 

[CHL82]

Now you just gotta talk the wife into a 617 for next Christmas.

 

[CHL82]

Wow! That's the first titanium cylinder I've seen. Great looking grips.

S&W used to sell titanium cylinders through their parts department, but ceased doing so several years ago. This one came from a seller on eBay that had a spare NOS cylinder left over from a 386 that he previously owned.

The grips are Hogue Pau Ferro conversion grips with a stripe cap. By far my favorite wood grip for these guns. Ahrends retro targets are also great, but just a tad too skinny for a full lug S&W IMO. I also purchased a couple sets of VZ tactical diamond conversion grips during their Black Friday sale and they are quite nice as well...albeit with a much different grip angle.

If you are planning to purchase a set of grips and need photos of the Ahrends or VZ's, just let me know. I also have a spare set of Hogue Jerry Miculek K/L grips if you are in need of them.

 

[Baldwin]

I have been looking at the Ahrends and the Altamont grips. Have not looked at VZ grips for a revolver. I like the idea of conversion grips. Thanks for the info.

 

[CHL82]

I have been looking at the Ahrends and the Altamont grips. Have not looked at VZ grips for a revolver. I like the idea of conversion grips. Thanks for the info.

Nothing wrong with Altamont grips. They are nicely fit and finished even though they are laminate. I've owned a few sets of their targets with medallions installed, but just didn't care for the square profile of the grip horns and backstrap.

 

[Dddrees]

Good one to start with, Congrats!!

Now you just need some more to include some SA's as well.

 

[41 Charlie]

Does she have a sister?

 

[azpoolguy]

I’ve always been a big fan to the 686 but have never owned one.

I have a customer with a 6” 686 from the early 80’s that’s in the original box and maybe been shot a couple times. I’ve been trying to work a deal for awhile. Maybe Christmas will be kind to me as well.

 

[Lou1]

Congratulations ! I’ve always liked the 686.

 

[41 Charlie]

I’ve always been a big fan to the 686 but have never owned one.

I have a customer with a 6” 686 from the early 80’s that’s in the original box and maybe been shot a couple times. I’ve been trying to work a deal for awhile. Maybe Christmas will be kind to me as well.

They are indeed a very robust revolver. The added weight of the full underlug, and L Frame, makes for an extremely capable wheel gun! Lets just say they soak up a good deal of recoil when pushing full house magnums down range.

 

[Baldwin]

I have only shot a revolver a few times. I went to get some ammo and there wasn't a whole lot to choose from but I got a couple boxes of Win. 158gr fmj in .38 and one box of Rem 125 gr. soft points (I think) in .357. I shot some .357 rounds first and I must say the recoil was significant. That will take some getting used to. The .38 rounds shot very softly and were a lot of fun. I would hope that I could find or reload .357 rounds that shoot softer than the ones I bought???