Picked up my new 686 plus this morning. I took it out for 50 round of 38+ and i'm very pleased with the action. It was extremly smooth. I'll have to dig out my trigger gauge and check weight of pull. Currently looking and Wolff springs, though it's fine with factory ones. Have to get some bigger grips and a holster but extremely happy with this impulse buy(thanks PSA)
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I find that the Wilson Combat spring kit works quite well and will make a noticeable difference. Use the heavier trigger rebound spring in the set.
much appreciated!
5" L and N frames look so well proportioned.
I picked up a basic 6 shot 686 4" last year for $750 shipped from Gunprime. While it had some ugly flashing in the lock hole, I've got no other complaints. The mechanical accuracy of it is phenomenal.
I don't like the feel of less than 15 lb rebound springs in my K and L frames even with stock hammer springs, but a lot of that is personal preference.
I picked up a basic 6 shot 686 4" last year for $750 shipped from Gunprime. While it had some ugly flashing in the lock hole, I've got no other complaints. The mechanical accuracy of it is phenomenal.
I don't like the feel of less than 15 lb rebound springs in my K and L frames even with stock hammer springs, but a lot of that is personal preference.
Before messing with springs, which can make a revolver unreliable, maybe just dry fire it a lot. As the lock work is cycled, it will smooth out. Even though it is new, cleaning and properly lubricated the lock work can make a difference. You never know what you will find beneath the side plate on a brand new or new-to-you used revolver.
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Nice. When I was looking for a 686 I could only find 4 and 6 inch barrels and decided to go with 4. But I always thought 5 inches felt better balanced and just looked right.
I had the 3-5-7 TALO guns and loved them all, save for one feature.
Those grips were not comfortable to shoot with Magnum ammo at all. I blame those exact grips for my present grip collection.
Nice-looking gun!
Those grips were not comfortable to shoot with Magnum ammo at all. I blame those exact grips for my present grip collection.
Nice-looking gun!
FWIW, my 686 dropped a half lb from the SA trigger pull after some oiling and a few hundred trigger pulls. DA out of the box was too heavy for the trigger pull gauge I had at the time to measure.
I can't remember how dry my 686 was, but my 642UC came to me pretty darn dry under the sideplate.
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Very nice. I wish I wasn't tapped out at the moment.
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I had the 3-5-7 TALO guns and loved them all, save for one feature.
Those grips were not comfortable to shoot with Magnum ammo at all. I blame those exact grips for my present grip collection.
Nice-looking gun!
I hated those grips (Altamont U series made for S&W) until I filed and blended the sharp points toward the top of the backstrap that bit into my hand every time I shot. Now they are very comfortable for me to shoot with even with full .357 loads.
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I have a 3" and 5" 3-5-7 686+, both are great revolvers. First thing I do with any new S&W revolver is break it down, clean, and lube. What I've found is most are BONE dry from the factory. The right springs make a noticeable difference as well. My preference is Wolff, mostly because of the spotty quality control I've had with Wilson mainsprings, had two that were just junk.
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I picked up a PSA 686 plus 3-5-7 edition this week. Kind of a disappointment to be honest. First the grip screw was buggered up (on a new in box revolver). I have never seen this in over 40 years of buying new firearms, even from budget gun companies.
Then the cylinder has several very fine scratches, again as it came from the box. Finally, there is a really odd-looking scuff down the right side of the barrel under lug. It looks like a "chatter" mark that was partly buffed out. Never seen anything like this on a new S&W before.
I probably should have refused delivery of this revolver, but I did not notice the imperfections until I had it home in good light. As I said, this is the most disappointing NIB S&W I have ever purchased. Mechanically it seems OK, and it might shoot lights out for all I know. A brand-new S&W should not have these issues, it really looks more like a blemish gun than a first quality weapon. I do not plan to try and return it, but still disappointing.
Then the cylinder has several very fine scratches, again as it came from the box. Finally, there is a really odd-looking scuff down the right side of the barrel under lug. It looks like a "chatter" mark that was partly buffed out. Never seen anything like this on a new S&W before.
I probably should have refused delivery of this revolver, but I did not notice the imperfections until I had it home in good light. As I said, this is the most disappointing NIB S&W I have ever purchased. Mechanically it seems OK, and it might shoot lights out for all I know. A brand-new S&W should not have these issues, it really looks more like a blemish gun than a first quality weapon. I do not plan to try and return it, but still disappointing.
I have been considering the exact same model ...3 5 7 series with the 5 inch barrel .
How is the fit and finish ?
Put 500 rounds through it and please report back.
How is the fit and finish ?
Put 500 rounds through it and please report back.
I agree, it's a shame that a brand new firearm has blemishes. It seems that the fit and finish on S&W revolvers has declined significantly since 2020. Based on some of the posts in the M&P forum, I'm not too sure about the build quality of their plastic receiver pistols either. It may shoot great, it may have issues and there is only one way to find out for certain.
