686+ vs 686

[Eldraque]

So im going to pull the trigger and finally get a Smith and Wesson 686, however my gun dealer does not have my optimum configuration, my preferred would be a 686+ with a 4 inch barrel. What they do have:

686 4 or 6 inch $595

686+ 2.5, 3, or 6 inch $615

This is a range toy only, will not be carrying or home defensing.

So either a 686 4 inch or a 686+ 6 inch what say you Calguns?

[JTROKS]

6" 686+.

[Wes C Addle]

I have a 686+ 6"
it's a range toy, HD (sometimes) and I can hunt with it

[Garv]

My 686+, 6" is a fun range toy.

[Issara]

for being a range gun, I think 6 is good vs 4. I have a 6" .357 magnum as a range gun.

[mnichols]

My 2.5" is a blast.
Someday, I'll pick up a 6" no-dash to match
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[AreWeFree]

Order the one you really want, don't settle, 686+ 4".

[trigger945]

Don't settle. Wait. Get what you really want. It's not like you need to have one right now.

[dyson]

3" 686+

[glockman19]

I Have the 4". I want the 3".

[Calif Hunter]

For range use, get the 6-inch. The longer sight radius is easier to shoot well and the longer barrel will be slightly less noisy and less blast. I have a 6-inch Python for the range and 2 4-inch .357s for carrying and defense.

[bsg]

i would opt for a 4" pre-lock which would also be a good camping companion and optimal for HD.

[billped]

Gotta agree with a few of the above: don't settle for what your dealer has in inventory, get what you want. Even if it means a bit of a wait.

A few weeks of waiting will be far better than a lifetime of regret.

[Dano3467]

^^^this

[nephrodoc]

Those are great prices, I would say 686+ for sure. Can't go wrong with either barrel length.