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Old 04-11-2017, 10:42 AM
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I have three S&W 442-2,638-3,M&P BG .38 SPL.+P Sunbies, and I have a S&W 1911CT .45 Auto.I been eye balling a S&W 686+ 357 Magnum 4". I would like to here some what opinions you all may have about the revolver, good and bad before I make up my mind?Thanks
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Sir,

I have two; a dash 4 and a dash 6, and am well-satisfied with both. Both have manufacturer's flaws, but they are very minor. Some here have been reporting having to send more recent examples back to the plant with more serious flaws, but I don't know how prevalent that is. You didn't mention the dash# of the one you're 'eyeballing', but regardless, every revolver should be examined as carefully as possible before buying.

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Depends what/how you are going to use it. It is a really good gun.it will outlive you, but barrel length and weight are something to be considered also depending on what it will be used for.
Like any gun it is best to shoot one to know your thoughts about it before buying one. I have bought many guns that had great reviews but which I sold because I just wasn't all that impressed/thrilled with the gun.
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I have three S&W 442-2,638-3,M&P BG .38 SPL.+P Sunbies, and I have a S&W 1911CT .45 Auto.I been eye balling a S&W 686+ 357 Magnum 4". I would like to here some what opinions you all may have about the revolver, good and bad before I make up my mind?Thanks
IMHO, THE S&W 686+, WITH A 4" BARREL, IS THE FINEST, AND MOST VERSATILE .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER IN CURRENT PRODUCTION. IT IS PERFECT FOR HD AND SD. IT IS EASILY CONCEALED, OR CARRIED IN THE FIELD. IT IS A VERY ACCURATE RANGE GUN, WITH .38 SPECIAL TARGET AMMO. IT IS VERY WELL BUILT, AND IT CAN HANDLE A STEADY DIET OF EVEN THE HOTTEST FACTORY OR BOUTIQUE .357 AMMO.......

SO IN SHORT, IT IS THE ONE GUN THAT CAN DO IT ALL. IF I WAS FORCED TO SELL OFF ALL OF MY MANY HANDGUNS (GOD FORBID) AND JUST KEEP ONE, THIS WOULD BE THE ONE THAT I WOULD KEEP.......
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It's one of two revolvers I own currently...and a classic, imho, though mine is a 3" version.

I think you'll love it.
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I love my 4" 686+, as does everyone that I let shoot it.

My husband swears it's possessed, because it seems to shoot great groups, even when your not trying very hard.
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The only thing better than a 4" 686+ is a 5" version :-)
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I have two; a dash 4 and a dash 6, and am well-satisfied with both. Both have manufacturer's flaws, but they are very minor. Some here have been reporting having to send more recent examples back to the plant with more serious flaws, but I don't know how prevalent that is. You didn't mention the dash# of the one you're 'eyeballing', but regardless, every revolver should be examined as carefully as possible before buying.

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I have a dash 4, 686+ in a 6 inch barrel, and it's awesome. Years ago, I duty carried a 4" 686 that I should never have let go. While I haven't shot any of the newer versions, I think the L frame S&W is one of the best revolvers ever produced. I hope it works out well for you, as I am sure it will.
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I've been looking at them, handling them, and in general wanting one too. Almost everything I hear, see or read has been overwhelmingly positive, with the exception of a few having manufacturing flaws that likely could have been easily detected before purchase given proper, close scrutiny/inspection. So to echo snowman, I'd say buy one you can put your hands on first and take a good hard gander at. Refusal policy or no refusal policy in place, i personally wouldn't want the hassle of returning something that disappointed me. By the way, you don't have to go into the inspection CONVINCED there must be something wrong with it that you just aren't seeing... lol. Believe it or not, they're still making at least a few perfect guns. Good luck. I think the four" is a great length.
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I can't say enough good things about a 686+. I have three, a 2.5", a 3", and a 4". Why? Because I like them, that's why!

You will enjoy every minute of owning a 686+.
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[QUOTE=Wee Hooker;139550619]The only thing better than a 4" 686+ is a 5" version :-)[/QUOTE

My current favorite is my 686-5+ with 5" barrel.
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I've mentioned this in several posts before when someone asks about the 686. It was the first Smith I bought and will be the last to go. It is a 686-6 plus 4". I'm not that great of a shot but I can hit golf balls with it. I liked it so much I bought another exactly like it.
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The The 686+ is a 7 shot cylinder capacity,and the 686 is a 6 shot snowman.
Yes, both of mine are "+"(7-round) models; not sure I understand your response -unless it has something to do with the dash #'s? If so, those refer to the engineering changes in the model line, and are stamped in the frame immediately following the model number.

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Great guns!
I've got a 2.5" and a 3"....
Heaven forbid the " walk out the door with only one handgun " but one of them might be it...,
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I like the 686 so much I own three of them, a 2-1/2 inch 686-4, a 4 inch 686-5, and a 6 inch 686-6. I'm probably not done buying them yet, I'd like to add a Performance Center model as well.

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Great gun, one of my favorites. I have a 4", dash 4.
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IMHO, THE S&W 686+, WITH A 4" BARREL, IS THE FINEST, AND MOST VERSATILE .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER IN CURRENT PRODUCTION. IT IS PERFECT FOR HD AND SD. IT IS EASILY CONCEALED, OR CARRIED IN THE FIELD. IT IS A VERY ACCURATE RANGE GUN, WITH .38 SPECIAL TARGET AMMO. IT IS VERY WELL BUILT, AND IT CAN HANDLE A STEADY DIET OF EVEN THE HOTTEST FACTORY OR BOUTIQUE .357 AMMO.......

SO IN SHORT, IT IS THE ONE GUN THAT CAN DO IT ALL. IF I WAS FORCED TO SELL OFF ALL OF MY MANY HANDGUNS (GOD FORBID) AND JUST KEEP ONE, THIS WOULD BE THE ONE THAT I WOULD KEEP.......
Yes One Eye Joe, I could not have said it better. The 586 and 686, 686+ is a weakness for me. I have five or six in total. I am weak enough to buy another one, or two.









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My first Smith was a 686+ 6" and when I purchased a 617 I was disappointed as it was no where near the smoothness of the 686. There is nothing wrong with the 617 but the 686 just outclass it as well as every other handgun I have ever owned. Like others have said it will be the last one that goes.
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Neither of mine are seven shots but the 686/586 681/581 Line of Revolvers are what I'd say are the Apex of Smith and Wesson Revolvers. The full sized frames with full under lug are tough, absorb felt recoil but are sleeker than say a GP100.
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Yes One Eye Joe, I could not have said it better. The 586 and 686, 686+ is a weakness for me. I have five or six in total. I am weak enoughttp://smith-wessonforum.com/images/blue_style/editor/separator.gifh to buy another one, or two.









and this Model 65-1

Wow you have great collection,I like them all but that 586-5, 6" Blue stand's out for me.
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As stated above, the 686/686+ (depending on your likes regarding capacity) are likely the best wheel gun going, if you ever had to just pick one. Shoot .38s all day long for fun, shoot all the .357 you can handle and when carrying for defense or hunting, stuff it with whatever load you like.

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I looked at a 686+ 3" yesterday that was $659. Got me thinking

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That's about what I paid about a year and a half ago for my 3".

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My first Smith was a 686+ 6" and when I purchased a 617 I was disappointed as it was no where near the smoothness of the 686. There is nothing wrong with the 617 but the 686 just outclass it as well as every other handgun I have ever owned. Like others have said it will be the last one that goes.
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I made that move today,I changed my mind about the S&W 686+,and went with the S&W 686-6.I want to think all for your opinions.Here she is.
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MCorps: What dash number is the Plus model you were looking at? As I mentioned earlier, my 686-6(dash 6) IS a Plus(7-round) model, as is my 686-4. I'm not sure I understand your post; it seems to be saying that a 686-6(dash 6) is different than a 686+, when in fact the 686-6s came in both the six round or seven round("+") configurations. Can you help me out here?

At any rate, I'm sure you'll enjoy your new gun; the 686 is one of S&W's best designs, in my view.

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MCorps: What dash number is the Plus model you were looking at? As I mentioned earlier, my 686-6(dash 6) IS a Plus(7-round) model, as is my 686-4. I'm not sure I understand your post; it seems to be saying that a 686-6(dash 6) is different than a 686+, when in fact the 686-6s came in both the six round or seven round("+") configurations. Can you help me out here?

At any rate, I'm sure you'll enjoy your new gun; the 686 is one of S&W's best designs, in my view.

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The 686+ I was looking at didn't look nothing like the one I bought, and it was a 7 shot.This is my first and only 686-6,I don't know what tell you.I'm sure you know more about the 686 series than I.Mine is a 686-6 Pro Series.
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Not that important, MCorps; I was mainly interested in learning exactly which plus model you were looking at. Thank you for responding, and enjoy shooting your new gun.

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Old 04-15-2017, 02:43 PM
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The indoor range I frequent has 686-6 4" as one of the rental guns. the round count is north of 10k. It's been cleaned maybe once or twice, if at all. The trigger quality, largely due to the round count, feels like a top shelf action job. Still a bit heavy in the springs, but shockingly smooth for a gun with no action work.

I have a couple earlier 686's. My first S&W was. 686 no dash, which I still have. I've been meaning to get 3" 686+ for a while now. Just can't find one used.
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I have three S&W 442-2,638-3,M&P BG .38 SPL.+P Sunbies, and I have a S&W 1911CT .45 Auto.I been eye balling a S&W 686+ 357 Magnum 4". I would like to here some what opinions you all may have about the revolver, good and bad before I make up my mind?Thanks
I have a 4" and a 6" Magnum and after all these years, I prefer to use the 4" one. It is just my personal choice. I think it's easier to use than the 6" one.
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Have owned and shot a lot of revolvers and the 686 Plus 4" is my favorite.
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I had this exact 686+ in the same dash 5 version, mine was a round butt his looks square unless he found some conversation grips. It was a solid preformer, handled even the stiffest 357 Magnum loads with apomb.

I'd say perhaps my only complaint would be that the double-action pull wasn't quite as smooth as some of my older Smith's. Kinda chunky for a .357, but that Keeps the recoil down with the hot stuff.

Should you choose to get one I think you'll be well served by it.

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