I have a 686-6 Plus 4" that I just bought to use as a woods gun when on hunting trips. I just returned from my first hunt carrying it for 3 days. I use a cross draw holster and it carries very nicely on the "spot and stalk" hunts that I do regularly. When stomping around the bushes looking for a wounded hog I really like the comfort and easy handling of the 4" as opposed to a 6". I also carry it in the car when traveling and in my home when not traveling. It's just a very good all around gun. No, it's not as accurate at the range as a 6" but the easy of carry and shooting make it the ideal bush/woods gun for me. So far, it easily handles any and all .357 loads I've put through it at the range.

Bob