686 Plus for me. I had two GP100's, in 6 and 3in. Great guns, no doubt. But I just prefer the Smith and Wesson because of the smooth action and better looks.
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You guys are really making me sad that I missed the 2.5" 686 on here last week. It seems like 686 is definitely the way to go
I've shot both and much prefer the S&W.
CSA already answered your question, but here is a partial list of the dash numbers for a M686 and what each engineering change was made.
Dash Numbers for S&W Model 686
- 686 no dash, introduced model
- 686-1, 1986, radius stud package, floating hand
- 686-2, 1987, changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
- 686-3, 1988, new yoke retention system
- 686-4, 1993, change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, hogue grips (all the previous changes with no MIM parts or internal lock)
- 686-5, 1997, change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin, change to MIM trigger, change internal lockwork
- 686-6, 2001, internal lock
I Can think about pulling the trigger on my 686 and it fires. I love mine.
I have had both of those models and sold them because I like my S&W, 19-4 better. But they are all great revolvers IMO.
Yes the 686 trigger is AMAZING and worth the extra dough.
While we are all gushing over the M686, don't forget the M681. It is the fixed sight version of the M686. The M581/M681 are very often over looked in favor of the M586/M686. I happen to like fixed sight Smiths.
