Smith and Wesson 686 4'' or 6'' barrel?

[vf116]

Hey everyone, I posted this in the General Gun Discussion and my GF wanted me to repost it in the Ladies Forum.

She is thinking about getting the Smith and Wesson 686 4 inch barrel. She would be shooting 38sp in it. I think that once she gets used to shooting 38sp she may want to jump up to .357, when/if that happens I feel she would want to have the 6 inch barrel.

We plan on going to the range soon, but money is a little tight.

Which would you prefer?

[Shellshocker66]

Could split the difference and get it in 5 inch? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=239105622

[Vacaville]

Shorter is a little quicker to handle and 3.8 oz. lighter, 6" has a longer sight radius. That's about it. I'm sure she'll be happy with either.

[pax]

If it'll be her 686, she should get what feels good in her hand, and it sounds like she wants a 4". It's a good all-purpose size and a gunsmith can improve the 686 trigger pull. If she decides she would rather get a 6" later, she can always sell or trade (or get both!)

In .357 revolvers, I have both 6" and 3" barrels. One of the 3" barrels is ported.

[586L-Frame]

I own both, one 686 4 inch and two 686 6 inch.
I prefer shooting my 686 4 inch.
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DLC’s S&W 686 L-Frame – Polished.
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[586L-Frame]

If it'll be her 686, she should get what feels good in her hand, and it sounds like she wants a 4". It's a good all-purpose size and a gunsmith can improve the 686 trigger pull. If she decides she would rather get a 6" later, she can always sell or trade (or get both!)

In .357 revolvers, I have both 6" and 3" barrels. One of the 3" barrels is ported.

+1 on what Pax just said.
586L-Frame

[vf116]

Thanks for the input everyone. I think she might be buying the 4'' today from the Turners that just opened up down here.