Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, today i saw a 686-2, sells it a private. I noticed it's in good condition, both estetichally and mechanical NO perceptible endshake, correct timing, no damaged surfaces, perfect wood grips Very nice trigger in DA & SA, the gap is perfect. Cylinder can open and closed very well.. What do you think ? I'm interesting for a reserve revolver for Idpa match in SSR It' s alway L frame, right ? Thanks a lot from Italy Edited June 14, 2011 by Patrick1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 another pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 What is your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 I would like to hear some advice before buying this is the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Patrick, Is it a 7 shot? I was counting from the picture. And also what is the barrel length? Here we are limited to a 4 inch barrel for IDPA, I believe Canada may use a 5 inch. And the 686 is an L frame no mater what number follows the -. But it may be a 686+. Our nomeclature for the 7 shot. I am not up on the IDPA Rules in Europe so I don't know what you can use there for SSR. I hope this is helpful. Later rdd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr7070 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm interesting for a reserve revolver for Idpa match in SSR What's your primary revolver? An L-frame might not be compatible with your speed loaders and holster??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 My primary revolver is a 686 model SSR (L frame) Yes, this 686-2 is a 4" inch barrel, in Italy the rules is the same, maximum 4" inch It's a 6 shots I use Safariland Speedcomp III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Patrick, the only concern I would have is you might not be able to easily install a replacement front sight on it. The newer guns have front sights that are pinned on, but a 686-2 might have the front sight and ramp that is integral to the barrel. This is something to keep in mind, since you might not have easy access to revolver gunsmithing where you live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Actually you're right, I checked If I don't wrong the sights with pin is only on the 5^ and 6^ series, is right ? Some good revolver gunsmith (3-4 in all Italy I heard) yes, but there are far away from my house, this is also the problem Explain to me, but if there is no pin..with which system is coupled to the barrel ? Thanks Carmoney Edited June 14, 2011 by Patrick1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1911 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Explain to me, but if there is no pin..with which system is coupled to the barrel An integral front sight isn't "coupled" to the barrel, it actually is part of the barrel. That is, the barrel and front sight are one single piece of steel. The only way to remove the front sight is to mill it off the barrel. Then you can have several options: 1) mill a dovetail into the barrel so you can install a front sight the same way a semi-auto front sight is installed on a slide. 2) mill and drill the barrel to accept a pinned front sight, like current build S&W revolvers. 3) install a Weigand replaceable front sight base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Mmh, I understand I saw a friend has a 686-3 with the same sight and it's fine for many years, no many problems. I have regarded as a reason not to buy? I hope not I just hope it does not fall to the ground and breaks, or bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I shoot a 686-1. If the sight doesn't work well for you, paint it flat black. I don't believe there's any restriction on painting the sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1981 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 No, I like the red insert ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter57 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 It would take a very hard fall and land just right to bend the sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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