I don't know what came over me.....

jmichna · 03-04-2008, 04:33 PM

So, the 3-day waiting period is over, and I drove over to my local gun shop at lunch today, to pick up my new Browning Buck Mark .22 SA, and as I go to take possession, one of the counter guys says "Hey, I know you've been looking for a nice used S&W 686 .357... guess what just got put in the display case an hour ago!"

Darn... now I have another 3-day waiting period, and - since it was on consignment - I also have to come in with a bundle of cash (no credit cards) at the end of the week. I've got to stop going over there at lunch time.

Next, I need to figure what to tell the wife. I'm usually a proponent of "Better to ask for forgiveness, than ask for permission" but two purchases in less than a week is sort of pushing it!

The new addition to the family is a S&W 686, 4" stainless steel barrel, six shot. Been fired a bit, but looks to be in nice shape. Will need a nice clean & buff job!

Any one know if there is a way to determine the manufacturing date for this revolver from the serial number? I know how to do that for my Browning handguns, but I didn't see anything on this topic at the S&W website (except, S&W will provide your gun's history, for a $30 fee!).

Bravo · 03-04-2008, 05:43 PM

Can't go wrong with a S&W 6-shooter. Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure she'll shoot great

Post some pics when you get it, if you can

Bookman · 03-04-2008, 07:29 PM

Post the serial number. I will get you the year of manufacture. Include all letters and numbers.

mitch_mckee · 03-04-2008, 07:35 PM

It's a Smith! See if you can trade the wife in on it.

Ten Reasons Men Prefer Guns Over Women
#10. You can trade an old 44 for a new 22.

#9. You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you're on the road.

#8. If you admire a friend's gun and tell him so, he will probably let you try it out a few times.

#7. Your primary gun doesn't mind if you keep another gun for a backup.

#6. Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo.

#5. A gun doesn't take up a lot of closet space.

#4. Guns function normally every day of the month.

#3. A gun doesn't ask , "Do these new grips make me look fat?"

#2. A gun doesn't mind if you go to sleep after you use it.

#1. YOU CAN BUY A SILENCER FOR A GUN

elmer fudd · 03-04-2008, 07:59 PM

I know what that is like i just bought a donkey the other day for 25 dollers! no joke! my mom is

but i was feeling a little greedy!......

jmichna · 03-04-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

Post the serial number. I will get you the year of manufacture. Include all letters and numbers.

Thanks! I've been cautioned to never post the entire serial number string, but that it was okay to post a partial. Here's what I have: CJS5*** Is this sufficient?

Thanks again.
John

Seven© · 03-04-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmichna

Next, I need to figure what to tell the wife. I'm usually a proponent of "Better to ask for forgiveness, than ask for permission" but two purchases in less than a week is sort of pushing it!

1. Ask her why she has 14 pairs of black shoes.

If that doesn't, work go to #2...

2. Explain guns and ammo inflation. You're actually saving money by buying it now vs. later.

If that doesn't, work go to #3...

3. Use this: "Well...when the libtards get elected this gun is gonna be banned! I gotta buy it now!"

If that doesn't work, go to #4...

4. Use this: "Baby, have you lost weight?" Bait and switch. Compliments, compliments, compliments. Bob and weave.

If those don't work, you're screwed.

elmer fudd · 03-04-2008, 09:18 PM

they never work becouse they are smarter then us!

Bookman · 03-06-2008, 06:58 PM

CJS5xxx comes out to 2004 if I read my charts correctly.

jimkim · 03-07-2008, 08:37 AM

Hide it for several months when asked say "that old thing Ive had it for months" thats what they do

jmichna · 03-07-2008, 09:32 PM

Well, I've broken the news to my spouse, and explained that I've been watching for a nice, used revolver (she is more comfortable with revolvers than semi-autos), and that I came across this 686 in really great shape, for a really great price, half of what a new 686 would run.

She basically said if I thought it was good deal to go ahead

... good thing, too... 'cause it came home today after the 72-hour waiting period.

I really lucked out, this gun is in great shape, solid at the cylinder with just the teeniest play, good cylinder gap, no forward/back motion, forcing cones seem very sharp and distinct, barrel is super clean and the grooves seem real sharp. Hardly any wear on the rear sight, so probably not a daily duty gun. With two speed loaders and case (no owner's manual and no key for the internal lock) was $345, plus tax and $5 ID check fee.

If any S&W 686 owners have recommendations for favorite practice ammo (both .38 Special and .357), or any ammo to avoid, I'm all ears!

Kolar Dan · 03-11-2008, 11:59 AM

What did you say your wife's first name was?

jmichna · 03-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolar Dan

What did you say your wife's first name was?

I didn't, but her name is Nancy.

Why do you ask?

azgunnut · 04-02-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch_mckee

It's a Smith! See if you can trade the wife in on it.
Ten Reasons Men Prefer Guns Over Women
#10. You can trade an old 44 for a new 22.
#9. You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you're on the road.
#8. If you admire a friend's gun and tell him so, he will probably let you try it out a few times.
#7. Your primary gun doesn't mind if you keep another gun for a backup.
#6. Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo.
#5. A gun doesn't take up a lot of closet space.
#4. Guns function normally every day of the month.
#3. A gun doesn't ask , "Do these new grips make me look fat?"
#2. A gun doesn't mind if you go to sleep after you use it.
#1. YOU CAN BUY A SILENCER FOR A GUN

Don't forget that after you are done, you are completely satisfied every time you take it out.
"Why do I carry concealed, because the police are 3-4 minutes away and a cop is too heavy to carry around."

jmichna · 04-03-2008, 07:34 AM

Well, in the weeks since that 686 came home, a couple relatives followed:

Model 10, nickel-plated 4" pinned barrel, S&W wood grips, .38 special, in near new, spotless condition
Model 64, stainless 4", S&W wood grips, .38 special, also in great shape

Next up is finding a nice, gently used S&W .44, something a bit longer than 4" barrel

I thought I'd toss in a couple pics of that Model 10... she is a real beauty:

04-03-2008, 07:34 AM	#15
jmichna Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43	Well, in the weeks since that 686 came home, a couple relatives followed: Model 10, nickel-plated 4" pinned barrel, S&W wood grips, .38 special, in near new, spotless condition Model 64, stainless 4", S&W wood grips, .38 special, also in great shape Next up is finding a nice, gently used S&W .44, something a bit longer than 4" barrel I thought I'd toss in a couple pics of that Model 10... she is a real beauty: Last edited by jmichna; 04-03-2008 at 07:57 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-04-2008, 04:33 PM	#1
jmichna Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43	I don't know what came over me..... So, the 3-day waiting period is over, and I drove over to my local gun shop at lunch today, to pick up my new Browning Buck Mark .22 SA, and as I go to take possession, one of the counter guys says "Hey, I know you've been looking for a nice used S&W 686 .357... guess what just got put in the display case an hour ago!" Darn... now I have another 3-day waiting period, and - since it was on consignment - I also have to come in with a bundle of cash (no credit cards) at the end of the week. I've got to stop going over there at lunch time. Next, I need to figure what to tell the wife. I'm usually a proponent of "Better to ask for forgiveness, than ask for permission" but two purchases in less than a week is sort of pushing it! The new addition to the family is a S&W 686, 4" stainless steel barrel, six shot. Been fired a bit, but looks to be in nice shape. Will need a nice clean & buff job! Any one know if there is a way to determine the manufacturing date for this revolver from the serial number? I know how to do that for my Browning handguns, but I didn't see anything on this topic at the S&W website (except, S&W will provide your gun's history, for a $30 fee!).

03-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,900	Can't go wrong with a S&W 6-shooter. Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure she'll shoot great Post some pics when you get it, if you can

03-04-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Post the serial number. I will get you the year of manufacture. Include all letters and numbers.

03-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#4
mitch_mckee Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,085 Images: 3	It's a Smith! See if you can trade the wife in on it. Ten Reasons Men Prefer Guns Over Women #10. You can trade an old 44 for a new 22. #9. You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you're on the road. #8. If you admire a friend's gun and tell him so, he will probably let you try it out a few times. #7. Your primary gun doesn't mind if you keep another gun for a backup. #6. Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo. #5. A gun doesn't take up a lot of closet space. #4. Guns function normally every day of the month. #3. A gun doesn't ask , "Do these new grips make me look fat?" #2. A gun doesn't mind if you go to sleep after you use it. #1. YOU CAN BUY A SILENCER FOR A GUN

03-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,960	I know what that is like i just bought a donkey the other day for 25 dollers! no joke! my mom is but i was feeling a little greedy!...... __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

03-04-2008, 09:18 PM	#8
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,960	they never work becouse they are smarter then us! __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

03-06-2008, 06:58 PM	#9
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	CJS5xxx comes out to 2004 if I read my charts correctly.

03-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#10
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,056 Blog Entries: 11	Hide it for several months when asked say "that old thing Ive had it for months" thats what they do

03-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#11
jmichna Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43	Well, I've broken the news to my spouse, and explained that I've been watching for a nice, used revolver (she is more comfortable with revolvers than semi-autos), and that I came across this 686 in really great shape, for a really great price, half of what a new 686 would run. She basically said if I thought it was good deal to go ahead ... good thing, too... 'cause it came home today after the 72-hour waiting period. I really lucked out, this gun is in great shape, solid at the cylinder with just the teeniest play, good cylinder gap, no forward/back motion, forcing cones seem very sharp and distinct, barrel is super clean and the grooves seem real sharp. Hardly any wear on the rear sight, so probably not a daily duty gun. With two speed loaders and case (no owner's manual and no key for the internal lock) was $345, plus tax and $5 ID check fee. If any S&W 686 owners have recommendations for favorite practice ammo (both .38 Special and .357), or any ammo to avoid, I'm all ears!

03-11-2008, 11:59 AM	#12
Kolar Dan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	What did you say your wife's first name was?