Smith & Wesson 686 Price History & Deals
Headline price stats describe new deals (15 new observations; 15 comparable total). Other conditions are broken out below, never averaged in.
Built from GunDealAlerts’ own price record — 14,249 tracked prices across 1,933 products from 891 retailers since 2024.
The last tracked Smith & Wesson 686 deal was $780 on Jun 13, 2026. The lowest ever tracked is $646 on Apr 29, 2025.
15 deals tracked from r/gundeals · Handgun
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From GunDeal Alerts’ own price record — every Smith & Wesson 686 deal posted to r/gundeals since 2024, priced as new.
| Most recent tracked price | $780 · Jun 13, 2026 — 4 months ago; not a current price |
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| 90-day range | Too few Smith & Wesson 686 deals in the last 90 days to quote a current street price. |
| Lowest ever tracked | $646 · Apr 29, 2025 |
| What counts as a good deal | Under $650 |
The last tracked Smith & Wesson 686 deal was $780 on Jun 13, 2026. The lowest ever tracked is $646 on Apr 29, 2025.
The Smith & Wesson 686 typically sells for around $753 on r/gundeals, with prices ranging from $646 to $1100.
A good deal is anything under $650. A great deal is under $650. We've tracked 15 priced deals, so this data is solid.
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Smith & Wesson 686 Market Analysis
The Smith & Wesson 686 typically sells for around $670 on r/gundeals, placing it in the mid-range segment. Across 15 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $646 to $1100, with most posted observations landing between $650 and $798. That's a 60% spread between the lowest and highest prices, meaning timing and retailer selection matter significantly for this product.
Over the past 14 months, Smith & Wesson 686 prices have risen by approximately 12%. Recent deals have averaged $733 compared to $655 for earlier listings. This may reflect increased demand, reduced supply, or broader market trends.
The best prices on Smith & Wesson 686 have come from Palmetto State Armory, averaging $686 across 11 deals — roughly $67 below the overall average. Historically, April tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $682 — about $71 below the yearly average.
If you're cross-shopping, the Smith & Wesson M&P averages $513 across 88 deals (32% less), while the Springfield Kuna averages $996 across 42 deals. Deal frequency and pricing history for each can be found on their respective product pages.
Smith & Wesson 686 Price History
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What You Should Know About Smith & Wesson 686
- Community favorite: The highest-rated Smith & Wesson 686 deal had 144 upvotes at $650 from Palmetto State Armory — r/gundeals clearly thought that was a standout price.
- Price range: Smith & Wesson 686 prices vary widely — from $646 to $1100 (a 60% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Smith & Wesson 686 deals are relatively rare — about every 30 days. When one shows up at a good price, act fast.
- Target price: Aim for under $650 — that puts you in "good deal" territory.
- Compare: Check other Handgun deals to make sure you're looking at the right product for your budget.
Tracked Smith & Wesson 686 Deals
15 total