Smith & Wesson 681
Published by Ninth Stage May 22nd, 2006 in Guns.
Here’s my old 4″ 681 .357 Magnum revolver with aftermarket stocks. It’s an “L” frame square butt in .357 Magnum. The difference between a 681 and a 686 is that the 686 has an adjustable rear sight.
The action has been smoothed and polished to a double-action pull of an even 9 pounds as measured on the Chatillon force-o-meter.
It’s pretty well used but not anywhere as beat up as my 686 match pistols (banner image), very little end-shake and a little cylinder play at lockup. The lamp-black on the sights is barely visible in the bottom view and really it’s not a very durable sight contrast material but I’m a traditionalist in some ways. I’ve shot almost no factory ammo through this pistol, mostly it’s been old match or practice ammo (125 grain JHP at 1100 FPS, a warm .38 but not yet a magnum load).
This was my fighting gun back when I shot revolvers in competition but now, when I use autos for both purposes, it’s just an extra pistol. too big for my wife and too heavy for concealed carry.
Cross Posted at The Gun Blogs.
Can I have it? ;)
NO! I’d consider a trade tho …
I wonder what kind of trade fodder I’ve got lying around…
Mwahahaha! You no longer have the power of beer over me. If you want to trade, make it good and make it metal.
Ah, the power is strong with this one. He holds the magic of a Smith wheelgun!
What would you be looking for in trade, oh powerful one. A pistol? Rifle? Shotgun? Carry gun?
I’d like it, but I’ve nothing I want to trade. It matches the size and color of my Trooper. How much?
How much ya offering?
This post is a Gun Pr0n post. I’m not really looking to get rid of it. It’s an “extra” pistol in that it doesn’t have an assigned task and doesn’t get shot much anymore.
I like having “extra” guns around. There’s always something for them to do.
Now, if you whip out a 610 and say it needs a good home, I’d have to break out my check book. :)
If I had a 610 it’d be a 625. :)
It’s an extra gun but don’t misunderestimate me. I’m not looking to get rid of it but if the right offer came along I’d jump. But again I’m not going to put any effort into it.
I never realized how beautiful a 681 is. I think I found my next (used) wheelgun purchase.
please please sell me or tell me where to get those grips
midorihatch13@aol.com
richard -
I bought these stocks directly from Smith and Wesson. They still list some for revolvers but the selection is somewhat diminished from the time I bought them. I highly recommend Hogue’s monogrips for S&W revolvers, I have them on all my competition revolvers. The last place I know to try is Ajax.
I hope this helps.
- Ninth Stage
please measure following and mail me
ejector rod diameter ( i am curious about this value in this model
cylinder diameter
chamber wall thickness
thanking you syamsunder
Syamsunder -
Please send a photo indicating the areas you are interested in. The chamber wall thickness varies radially.
- Ninth
Iam asking about rear i mean breech side of cylinder ( chamber wall thickness ).
Please simultaneously provide cylinder diameter mesured at rear of cylinder.
If possible please mail me about the barrel thread used if it is 9/16*24 tpi or 19/32*24 tpi.
I am curious to see if there is a balance in chamber wall thickness to strengh of thread used.
True wall thickness of barrel thread= (dia of denuded thread-bore)/2.
Ninth,
I have started looking for one of these, or a 581, as I traded my 581 to my brother who won’t let it go. I have several pistols or maybe a rifle or two that I might consider trading. What do you figure you might want for it? Would you possibly consider $?
Mark
Mark -
I’m not hot to sell it, but anyone can make an offer ;)
syamsunder -
When I get a chance, Ill get you some numbers. I have no idea on the barrel threads but it is a standard L frame thread.
Hey dude, I have a glock 23 40cal with 2mags high cap. with box and papers i will trade you for the 681?
Harleyman -
Thanks for the offer, but plastic for steel isn’t what I’m looking for. In fact, I’m not in a rush to get rid of my 681 at all.
- Ninth