So I'm sorry for no updates on the new 686. I guess a photo shoot is in order to catch up on things.
I took the 686 out last Friday with a friend Brian and his GF, Brenda. He and I have known each other for 10 years but didn't know the other was a shooter until recently (thank you facebook). Well Brenda wants a revolver. (Go Girl). She's tall and thin with long hands so she can hold them pretty well. She's not looking for any pink, Marshell'ete sissy stuff. She wants a revolver. She had shot the rentals, but she got to compare, side-by-sie my M66 and 686 along side the range rental M60. She's opting for the 4" 686! Wants to have fun at the range and as an "around-the-house" defensive weapon.
The 686 shot well, as would be expected. A little stiff trigger pull but very doable. Not great groups at 25yds, but I'll get serious with it this Friday. Went back today for another quick 100 rounds to really break it in. I'm planning on using this in IDPA SSR.
WELL EXCEPT
The wife has an educational discount for "the" new iPad and we decided last night, she needs to get it to stay current with technology. Specfically ebook stuff since she is a librarian. So getting ready for bed she comes into my office and say, "I'm getting the iPad, what gun do you want next!!!!"
Guys always be ready for questions like this. I had a tab in my browser with the S&W 625 JM on it (the Jerry Miclack version of the 625 in .45ACP). I pulled up the picture and she said that is was only fair I get that since she was getting an iPad. She MADE me order it right there on-the-spot. Bud's does indeed have the best deals if you're ordering new stuff. I sent the MO off this afternoon. We'll see how I like the "infernal" lock. This will be my first one NIB.
Life's Good.