S&W 686+ .357 Magnum.

[MCorps0311]

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

 

[sfcjcl]

I love it!!

I really enjoy mine!!

 

[snowman]

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.

Best wishes,
Andy

 

[gman51]

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.

 

[one eye joe]

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.......

 

[blues7]

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.

 

[bigwheelzip]

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.

 

[Wee Hooker]

The only thing better than a 4" 686+ is a 5" version

 

[MCorps0311]

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.

Best wishes,
Andy

The The 686+ is a 7 shot cylinder capacity,and the 686 is a 6 shot snowman.

 

[Ranger514]

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.

 

[Mr.Harry]

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.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

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+.

 

[diyj98]

The only thing better than a 4" 686+ is a 5" version [/QUOTE

My current favorite is my 686-5+ with 5" barrel.

 

[g-dad]

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.

 

[snowman]

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.

Andy

 

[Gpsman]

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...,

 

[revolver686]

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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[Tanners Owner]

Great gun, one of my favorites. I have a 4", dash 4.

 

[Mehutch]

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.









and this Model 65-1

 

[Teep]

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.