686+ vs 686

[Driftwood]

I love my 686 6" and the 7th round would be nice. If it's not for carry I see no disadvantage to the 6".

[deephouse]

I've shot my friend's 4" and 6" models. I've never shot a 2.5".

I ended up getting a 3" via SAE. I figure If I want to shoot a 4 or 6 I can hit up my buddies. Plus, if I decide to get rid of it (not likely) the off-roster model will fetch a premium. Good luck on your hunt!

[deephouse]

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.

I'll have to agree with this one too...

[target_shot]

Order the one you want.

I have a 686+ 6". Its fantastic

[deephouse]

OP - The PreLock 586 L-COMP 3" ported 7-shot is also a VERY NICE look if you want something different. Just noticed you're in Florida so you should be GTG...

(not my photo)

[iluvmycolt]

Those are great prices

^^^I agree. My lgs have them for $719, so $595 is an amazing deal. Good luck, OP.

[calif 15-22]

I went through this same thought process and for a range toy ended up with the 686 SSR 4". Then went with a 586 6" which I like even better than my SSR.

The 6" is perfect for range work as it soaks up the shots a bit better.

As for the 7 vs 6 shots, I went with 6 mostly because of the choice and availability of speed loaders in 6 vs 7.

The is nothing sexier than a 586 in 6" though in my opinion:

(Blatant post of a 6" 586, not mine but just like it )

[Pauliedad]

They are all fun. 3",4",6"
But.....
If you are going for one, the 4" is the best of all. Balance and manageability with .357 loads are great. The 6" feels a tad nose heavy for a bunch of rounds at the range and the 3" with .357 just isn't as fun.
4" covers it all.

[EatsEverything]

Have you considered the 686 SSR, also 4"?

[JS41989]

Vote for 686 SSR 4" - It's a hell of a gun. Accurate and very Steampunk look.

[jim1981]

2nd on the 6" 586 that you never asked about. Really love that classic look of the blue/wood...

If you're set on stainless, I also say stick with 6" on the standard 686. When people start talking revolvers they naturally assume 6 shooter. Like I said before, classic.

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[E92335i]

Go find another LGS. I'd prefer a 686 SSR or 686+ Pro Series.

[stormvet]

I'm not into the + like my wheel guns the old fashioned way with 6.
So of the list you provided the 4" 686 would be my choice.
But if the + is what you want, that 3" would be a good choice.

[MyOdessa]

For range 6" 686+ will be great.

[Ronin2]

Id get the 4 inch six shot 686

- The 4 inch BARREL and shorter sight radius will be more challenging at the range and force you to work your skill set harder
- The 4 inch 686's seem to sell much faster than the 6 inch guns in the classifieds
- Get the six shot instead of the + version. I think that will mean more metal between cartridges for hotter hand loading...??
- More convenient barrel length to carry as a camp gun or backup when hunting.
- Tradition! you are not using it as a SD weapon so you dont need the extra round so stick with tradition...its a classic look and balance.