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Do any of you out there in Colt Forum land own a Snub Nose Smith and Wesson 686 ? If so , how do you like it in comparison to a Snub Nose Lawman ?
Snub nose Smith and Wesson 686
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Is that a Lew Horton 686 ? I love the rounded butt stocks on your 686
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Due to the barrel shape and adjustable sights, the S&W is a little more bulky and heavy and harder to conceal then the lighter, more streamlined Colt Lawman.
If I had to choose and had to actually carry one of them, I'd choose the S&W for the stainless construction, adjustable sights that offer a better sight picture, and far more availability of grips and holsters, spare parts, and ease of getting repairs if needed.
If I had to choose and had to actually carry one of them, I'd choose the S&W for the stainless construction, adjustable sights that offer a better sight picture, and far more availability of grips and holsters, spare parts, and ease of getting repairs if needed.
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No, that is one of a limited run made for the U.S. Customs service.
The grips came with the gun , but are not original to it.
You can google S&W 686 CS1 and get more info.
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I have a 2 1/2" 686+ distinguished combat magnum
Not sure what the precedent for such a flowery name is but you have to admit it sounds cool. I always carry 2 guns (New York Reload)" and this is my BUG. I like it a lot, can't speak to how it compairs to the law man. But I would recommend it for a carry gun. 7 rounds in the cylinder over the standard 6 might not sound like a lot but meaningful if you ever needed it to be there. The performance center issued an 8 rd variant, and I want one. Mine is on the left, the 8rd performance center on the right
Not sure what the precedent for such a flowery name is but you have to admit it sounds cool. I always carry 2 guns (New York Reload)" and this is my BUG. I like it a lot, can't speak to how it compairs to the law man. But I would recommend it for a carry gun. 7 rounds in the cylinder over the standard 6 might not sound like a lot but meaningful if you ever needed it to be there. The performance center issued an 8 rd variant, and I want one. Mine is on the left, the 8rd performance center on the right
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The S&W Model 19 and 66 was also known as the "Combat Magnum".
S&W called the 686 the "Distinguished Combat Magnum".
S&W called the 686 the "Distinguished Combat Magnum".
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i'd have to go with the 686 because if you need repair s&w will work on it. colt lawman? I doubt if colt would even touch it.
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My B-I-L bought his first handgun and chose a new 7 shot 686 with a three inch barrel. He loves it. When he told me what he picked I was impressed, thinking he's but a Taurus or Rossi. I like older stuff without that lock but this is a fine piece. I've never shot his, though, which is pictured here. BTW, his dadshoots an original Schofield and Spencer.
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