S&W 686 vs. NE Handgun Course

Post by **Hrfunk** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:27 pm

Hi all! Here's the next installment in my series on qualification challenge videos. In this one, I'm pitting my S&W 686 against the Nebraska Law Enforcement Handgun Qualification course. To see how it fares, check out the video!

Howard

https://youtu.be/MARJWpSoJLI

Post by **GFK** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:32 pm

Nice video and nice shooting. Thanks!

Post by **Hrfunk** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:08 pm

GFK wrote:Nice video and nice shooting. Thanks!

Thank you!

Howard

Post by **ESquared** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:27 pm

Nice work, HR, in shooting both the revolver and the video!

Looks like you've got that 686 well-tamed! I never could shoot mine that consistently - very cool!

Post by **Hrfunk** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:36 pm

ESquared wrote:Nice work, HR, in shooting both the revolver and the video!

Looks like you've got that 686 well-tamed! I never could shoot mine that consistently - very cool!

Thanks! I really like that 686. It has one of the best actions I've ever felt on a DA revolver.

Howard

Post by **ESquared** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:41 pm

Is it stock or did you do some mainspring/rebound spring replacement or other mods?

Bugs · Post by **Bugs** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:10 pm

Looks like you are having a little bit of difficulty drawing from your holster. Was wondering if it is a newer holster; may need to be broken in a bit.

Post by **Hrfunk** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:49 pm

ESquared wrote:Is it stock or did you do some mainspring/rebound spring replacement or other mods?

So far as I canb tell, it's box-stock. I bought it used however, so it's possible a previous owner might have done something to it. If so, there's no indication of it.

Howard

Post by **Hrfunk** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:49 pm

Bugs wrote:Looks like you are having a little bit of difficulty drawing from your holster. Was wondering if it is a newer holster; may need to be broken in a bit.

Yep, the holster is new and needs to break in a bit.

Howard

Post by **GFK** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:47 pm

Hrfunk wrote:
Yep, the holster is new and needs to break in a bit.

Howard

And you still passed the course. That speaks a lot for those who don't. Also, it is a credit to your ability. Just my 2 cent.

Post by **BrokenolMarine** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:57 pm

I love to watch the split screen vids. Nice job. Very nice work adapting to the gear problem. Been there.

Post by **North Country Gal** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:49 pm

Really enjoyed the vid. Thank-you. Always a treat to watch someone who knows how to shoot a DA revolver. By the way what vintage is that 686?

Post by **Hrfunk** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:51 am

BrokenolMarine wrote:I love to watch the split screen vids. Nice job. Very nice work adapting to the gear problem. Been there.

Thank you!

Howard

Post by **Hrfunk** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:52 am

North Country Gal wrote:Really enjoyed the vid. Thank-you. Always a treat to watch someone who knows how to shoot a DA revolver. By the way what vintage is that 686?

It's an early '90s model. It still has the square butt grip frame.

Howard

Post by **markiver54** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:14 am

How significant is vintage of the 686? I have a 6"

Post by **North Country Gal** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:20 am

It's mostly a matter of interest to S&W purists. An early 90s model would have no lock and no MIM parts, for instance. Not that those features in any way affect performance, but some Smith fans can get pretty touchy about these features.

Post by **markiver54** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:26 am

North Country Gal wrote:It's mostly a matter of interest to S&W purists. An early 90s model would have no lock and no MIM parts, for instance. Not that those features in any way affect performance, but some Smith fans can get pretty touchy about these features.

Thanks NCG, was just curious. Mine is pre-lock. Probably mid to late '80's.

Post by **Hrfunk** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:45 am

markiver54 wrote:How significant is vintage of the 686? I have a 6"

About the only difference between the ones being made now and those from the past are the round-butt grip frame; the key-lock; and the use of some MIM parts. In all, there's not much difference in performance.

Howard

Post by **markiver54** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:54 am

Hrfunk wrote:
markiver54 wrote:How significant is vintage of the 686? I have a 6"
About the only difference between the ones being made now and those from the past are the round-butt grip frame; the key-lock; and the use of some MIM parts. In all, there's not much difference in performance.

Howard

Thank you Howard.
If I remember correctly, I think it was Rob Leatham many years ago that won some big matches using the 686.
24 time USPSA National champion and7 time International Practical Shooting Confederation World Champion.

Post by **North Country Gal** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:32 pm

Hrfunk wrote:
markiver54 wrote:How significant is vintage of the 686? I have a 6"
... In all, there's not much difference in performance.

Howard

Very true. Have had vintage and brand new 686 Smiths and all have shot well for me.

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