686 or a K6/DASA?

[joken]

I sold a gun to a friend today and want to replace it. I have an itch for a S&W 686 3' OR a Kimber K6. I haven't laid my hands on either and am not familiar with current Smith quality, although I have owned older ones. Help me, please.

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[Certaindeaf]

I think the Kimber is smaller, being about K-frame in size.. it'd probably be nicer to CC than the L-frame.
The L-frames are sweet shooting guns though.

 

[TDH]

I have a 686+ combat magnum or distinguished combat magnum - I don't know some fancy name. Anyway think it has the 3" barrel, and it's one of the most accurate guns I own. Now that I load .38/357 I shoot it all the time.

I was also able to swap a Dawson Precision Tritium sight on the front, nice upgrade.

 

[Knobgoblin]

If you can find a Kimber for decent price, I would go for it. That will be easier to resell later if you don't like it.
My .02

 

[titsonritz]

I have a 686+ combat magnum or distinguished combat magnum - I don't know some fancy name. Anyway think it has the 3" barrel, and it's one of the most accurate guns I own. Now that I load .38/357 I shoot it all the time.

I was also able to swap a Dawson Precision Tritium sight on the front, nice upgrade.

Distinguished combat magnum, combat magnum is the 19/66

 

[TTSX]

I believe the Kimber has a model with low pro night sights and black finish from the factory. If CC that's an attractive option. I don't think there's a snowballs chance in Jamaica I could conceal my 686+ without a much, much smaller grip but then, what's the point? Lots and lots of support for any Smith you can dream up so that's always nice to have in your corner.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

For a range gun, I'd go 686.
For carry, I'd take the Kimber.

 

[deadeye]

Buy the Kimber so when you get tired of it I can pick it up in the classifieds.........

Edit: try Coastal Farm they may have both.

 

[Knute]

I've had quite a few S&W and do not like the new safety lock thing. Love my old S&W but not the current ones so much. I'd go Kimber especially for EDC.

Go shopping and see how the feel to you, or better yet find a range that has these in their rental rotations.

 

[nammac]

I vote for the 686... Like this 686+ Deluxe

 

[BillyJean]

Hear the Kimbers are great from buds, but I've never owned one. I can however vouch for my 3" no-dash 686 being great.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I have a 686 Talo edition with a 7in barrel and love it if you could find any 686 buy it ! You will not be disappointed and resale would not be a problem if you do not like it .

 

[WTC]

X2 686. We just got ours and love it

 

[Certaindeaf]

Hey, don't write off a 3" Talo GP100.
I've shot the crap out of L-frames and carried them, sweet guns, but no longer have an armorer to keep them in time, yada, so.
A Ruger is every bit as accurate as a Smith and can have a very good DA trigger, it'll always be different than a Smith so you'll have to shoot it quite a bit to reduce your muscle memory of using a Smith if you've used one a lot.

 

[joken]

Buy the Kimber so when you get tired of it I can pick it up in the classifieds.........

Edit: try Coastal Farm they may have both.

I sold the Raptor that I bought from you to a friend that was slobbering over it. I didn't really want to sell it but I did.

 

[revjen45]

"I can however vouch for my 3" no-dash 686 being great."
No-dash there's the key: back in the Dream Time I worked as a warranty gunsmith for S&W products and totally agree about the greatness of the S&W build quality back then. I haven't owned any of the Klintoon Lock models, but speaking just for myself old Smiths are the way to go. My EDC now is a Steyr S9, but I wouldn't feel poorly armed carrying a 6-shot .357 of either S&W or Kimber mfr.

 

[Fishjager]

This is a 2 1/2" and I love it. I would recommend the 640 for a carry gun.

 

[joken]

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This is a 2 1/2" and I love it. I would recommend the 640 for a carry gun.

I have a nice 640 but my wife took it.

 

[joken]

I ended up buying a Kimber K6 4" Combat.

 

[orygun]

I ended up buying a Kimber K6 4" Combat.
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Nice choice!
I was going to suggest this.

SW 686 Plus 3 inch rosewood

I purchased a 686-6 (686 Plus) about 2 years ago but never really shot or carried it, so I'm moving it along to a new home. If you're looking for 7 rounds of .357 goodness this might have your name on it. PM me if interested. FFL fees on buyer.

www.northwestfirearms.com

I'm looking for a 4" version of what @DB is Here is selling.