I have a 6" for the range but I think overall (and I'm sure that many would agree) 3"-5" is more ideal for balance as mine seems a little nose-heavy. I prefer older ones like a lot of people, too.

People talk about getting trigger jobs done on their 686s and my question is 'What on earth for???'

BTW, the 686 no dash models recommend a factory recall to do work on the firing pin and bushing.