Firearms WTT smith 686 +

[rifleman1981]

I have a 3” smith 686+ pistol. Pistol has a Wilson Combat spring kit, a lock delete, and has a nice black leather holster as well. looking for something to carry for a bear gun on an elk trip. Looking for a 4” 44 mag, 460 Smith, or a 500 Smith and Wesson. Will add cash where needed, please let me know what you’ve got. Trade value is at $950

 

[TheChief]

I'm actually shopping for a 686+ with the unfluted cylinder and a 3" barrel. Have you shot it much? How do you like it? What spring kit are you talking about? I didn't know Wilson Combat made revolver springs.

 

[farwest]

I have the same S&W 686+ with a Wilson spring kit and it shoots great. I have the Wilson kits in several other S&W's. It is amazing what a difference the spring kits make. The spring kits for J & K frame Smiths are only about $12-15.

 

[rifleman1981]

Wilson combat has a spring kit that has a return spring and a reduced power hammer spring. As far as the pistol goes, I love it I just need a bear gun. As far as the unfluted cylinder goes, these models are heavy, I’d hate to add more weight to one.

 

[TheChief]

I'm glad to know that about the Wilson springs. I feel ya on the weight. I just really like the look of an unfluted cylinder. I've got a Redhawk 44 mag with a 5.5" barrel. I love it for a bear gun. I carry either that or a Dan Wesson bruin 6" 10mm. Those are pretty potent for bears too. I ran into a grizzly on a black bear hunt a few weeks back. Fortunately no shots were taken, but I was pretty nervous.