Proud Owner of my First Revolver a 686 Plus, 4" New

[MJS83]

I recently purchased my first revolver; a new 686 Plus with a 4" barrel. All I can say is WOW I love this gun!

I have several semi-autos including 2 M&P's in 9mm and .45 so I wanted to give a S&W revolver a try. I researched a bit and talked to my buddy who is the gunsmith at my local range and he pointed me to the 686.

I figured I would be all over the target in DA the first time I shot it. Emptied the cylinders, pulled the target in from 35 feet and my group was about 2". I was very happy and impressed with it right out of the box. SA group was even better.

I like the Hogue rubber grip, but I went ahead and ordered a Hogue Kingwood with finger grooves, checkering and stripe cap. Should be here in a couple more weeks.

I am like a kid on Christmas morning when I get this thing to the range! Absolutely love shooting it.

 

[stuch77]

pictures or it didn't happen

 

[swDC]

Welcome to the forum, 686+ was my first revolver as well... Although I have the 6"... I love it... Keeps me coming back as I can't stop taking it to the range... Its getting expensive due to the cost of ammo! Congratulations on your new firearm.

 

[three-five-seven]

proud owner of 686 also...

I too have a 4inch 686 and love it. I purchased it new back in 1993 and have shot it enough that the trigger has become quite nice without resorting to a trigger job. I also lubed it with Brownells Action lube and I feel that this helped too. The 686 is a great frame size and in my opinion is just right. I also purchased a second 686 with a five inch barrel and a 7 shot cylinder unfluted cylinder. Good Luck and have fun. Its a good sturdy revolver to have .

 

[qballwill]

The 686 is probably S&Ws most popular 357. My first handgun was a 686-3 with a 4 inch barrel. It is one I will never get rid of. The L frame is about as close to perfect as you can get IMO. I have since gotten a 2.5" and a 3" CS-1. Congrats on yours.

 

[cantpickone]

The 686 is a great gun. I have a 4" and it is one of my favorites. I have Cocobolo smooth grips on mine. This gun has enough weight to absorb recoil that rubber grips are unnecessary IMO.

 

[kennyb]

you certainly picked a great first revolver...congrats...that 686 shoots great and is built like a mack truck!

 

[Person]

Congrats! I have quite a few revolvers now but just picked up my first 4" 686 last week. It is a 686-4+ and I am looking forward to putting some rounds downrange.

Enjoy owning one of the finest revolvers made!

 

[C Islander]

Welcome to the forum, and the world of revolvers from a fellow Buckeye. Congratulations on your 686, it's a fine firearm.

 

[MO_mule]

MJS83:

Congrats on the new 4" 686P. That's a fine first revolver. We all enjoy a little tasteful gun porn so git some pics posted, please.

Welcome aboard.

Chris

 

[Bullseye Smith]

The 686 is the best you can get.Where do you shoot at New Albany or LRPC in Landcaster? You will enjoy the gun very much.

 

[youngda9]

I just acquired a 4" 686-4p and it is so sweet !! Myne has the Hogue round butt grips on it and it fits my hand better than OJ's glove (ok, a LOT better than that glove)

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

Excellent choice for a first revolver. A great general-purpose gun.

 

[MJS83]

Here is a quick photo I just took. I wasn't going to post a pic until my Hogue Kingwood grip was on. Like I said earlier, I could not believe how accurate I could shoot it in DA since this was my first revolver. I'm shooting this better than my M&P semis. I just have a big smile on my face when shooting this!

 

[girvin02]

Congratulations, on a fine first revolver. Beware, it likely won't be your last. These things tend to multiply.

 

[MJS83]

That's what I was thinking.........it needs some company. It is feeling pretty lonely in the safe with the M&P's, 1911 and the other semi-autos...............

 

[wproct]

Nice revolver! You are going to love those Hogue wood grips that you have ordered. I have a set of smooth Hogue finger groove grips in Tulipwood and really like them. Be sure to post another picture once you get them installed.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

It is hard to beat a good L-frame. It is hard to find anything that they don't do well.

 

[Tankhead1]

You can just post up another pic later when you get some new grips on it. Congratulations! I picked up a 686+ Deluxe and few weeks ago too. My 1st S&W. So I know how you feel.

 

[stuch77]

i have this exact gun and my s&w logo is the same very weak. why did smith do such a weak logo on this model?