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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 4" 357 Magnum Revolver


Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 4 357 Magnum Revolver Buy Now

22 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Robert K on 01/28/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Have yet to fire it, but looking forward to a day at the range. Love the feel of the 4” and the extra round (7) with the S&W 686 Plus. Ordered a holster and 7 round speed loader. Pleased with ease of order, quality, and delivery. Thank you, Buds!

Edwin M on 10/23/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice revolver. You could cover 3 shot group with a dime in x ring at 10 yds out of the box.

Dakota M on 08/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Simply put, amazing! Took it to the range and put a whole box of Remington .38 Special (no 357 yet) but it’s such a joy to shot. The casing release is always a satisfying feeling and being able to reload one by one rather than stuffing a whole magazine is a pleasure. Shipping was quick, no defects, and added the option for lifetime warranty as I do not plan to let this go. It will now be a family heirloom for years to come!

Kyle W on 06/16/2023
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Excited to finally get to fire after waiting so long to get this(months)First 7 rounds of 357 magnum locked up the cylinder and the thumb latch would absolutely not release. Called Smith and Wesson did some trouble shooting because they thought it may be just a backed out extractor rod. They advised me I had to take to a local gun dealer to have it totally disassembled to have the spent cases removed at my cost for it to then be shipped out to Smith and Wesson with an at least 10-11 week lead time before they even touch it. So that’s where I’m at. Im sure it will be fine after I go through all the hoops but I now understand the rumors that Smith and Wesson revolvers aren’t the hand fitted high quality guns they once were and hire whoever to throw these things together.

Damion C on 03/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This thing is no joke heavy on the recoil if you're used to shooting pistols like myself this one here take a bit ti get used to

Larry W on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Shipped quickly. I use it as my hunting sidearm.

Ted A on 07/18/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I don’t know if I can say anything about this gun that hasn’t already been said. My main purpose in buying it was to introduce new people to shooting (starting with a .22, if you want to look up my review of the Ruger Wrangler). The 686 Plus always winds up being everyone’s favorite gun on range day; for new and experienced shooters alike, it’s such a pleasure to slow down and shoot this gorgeous classic revolver. You can start a newbie with .38 rounds, then move them up to the thrill of shooting full .357s. Shooting full .357s out of this is like flooring a Corvette on a long empty stretch of freeway: it’s powerful, but it’s controlled power because it’s doing what it was designed for. I chose the Plus because why not go for lucky 7, and I chose the 4” barrel because it’s long enough to control recoil but short enough to feasibly carry.

Advizex Tech P on 07/07/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

686+ is quite possibly the most coveted shooter of the S&W fan base. This is a quality firearm (7 shot cylinder) , with few peers. .357 & .38 special If you enjoy wheelies, this is a must for the safe.

John D on 04/12/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have roughly 20,000 rounds through the gun; my favorite shooter and I own a bunch. Don't buy it....you can't afford the ammo you will want to shoot.

Paul C on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I really like this gun. It's a bit of an old school revolver though so no rapid unloading. The magnum rounds are fun as they provide a big fireball when triggered. It never jams. It's a bit heavy but beautiful! Because of it's weight it shoots with minimal recoil. I'm an aircraft engineer and prefer to use stainless steel whenever strength, corrosion is an issue. Also, I wouldn't try to use it as a concealed carry. It's just a bit too big.

Stanley P on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I really enjoy shooting this revolver. 4 inch barrel is perfect size for me. Quality handgun.

Kyle S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another awesome product from Bud's Gun Shop. Thank you.

Brett D on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great product, and great customer service.

Frederick B on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first S&W revolver and met my expectations. For an out of the box-stock revolver it is a very smooth shooter. The double action trigger, though heavy, is reasonably smooth and the single action is crisp. My only gripe is with the stock front sight as I have difficulty picking up the red insert.

Donald L. A on 02/26/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

WOW!!!! DEFINATLY A TYPO ON THE PRICE!!!!! I didn't pay that Typo price, if these Guns were actually selling for that now then I REALLY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN 1 HELL OF A DEAL FROM BUDS!!!!! Buds is always easy to deal with in my Experience. I'm always kept up to date and they always have FAST SHIPPING!!!!! I've never had anything lost in Shipping From BUD'S!!!!! I REALLY DID GET A GOOD PRICE ON MY 686 AT THE TIME. It has a very smooth action, I REALLY ENJOY SHOOTING IT!!!!!

Mark D on 01/26/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Best revolver in my collection. Beautiful and reliable. Thank you Buds for the excellent service.... again.

Mark D on 01/26/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Best revolver in my collection. Beautiful and reliable. Thank you Buds for the excellent service.... again.

Mark D on 01/26/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Best revolver in my collection. Beautiful and reliable. Thank you Buds for the excellent service.... again.

Timothy M on 01/26/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Not sure why I waited so long to write a review for this revolver. Simply, it's awesome. I've owned a number of revolvers and this one is my favorite. It looks great, shoots straight, and handles .357 well. I've got about a thousand rounds through it of all kinds of. 38 sp and. 357 and have never had an issue with it. The DA trigger is heavy, which should be no surprise--about 12 pounds--but the pull is smooth. The SA is 4lbs. All the SA triggers on my revolvers are 4lbs, so I'm guessing that is industry standard. I kept this gun bone stock for a very one time but recently I've put on some VZ Predator Green g10s and it does look slick. But it was a purely aesthetic choice. Worth the money. You won't regret it.

Timothy M on 01/26/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Not sure why I waited so long to write a review for this revolver. Simply, it's awesome. I've owned a number of revolvers and this one is my favorite. It looks great, shoots straight, and handles .357 well. I've got about a thousand rounds through it of all kinds of. 38 sp and. 357 and have never had an issue with it. The DA trigger is heavy, which should be no surprise--about 12 pounds--but the pull is smooth. The SA is 4lbs. All the SA triggers on my revolvers are 4lbs, so I'm guessing that is industry standard. I kept this gun bone stock for a very one time but recently I've put on some VZ Predator Green g10s and it does look slick. But it was a purely aesthetic choice. Worth the money. You won't regret it.

Steve D on 12/29/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchasing this firearm was simple, easy enough.
Good response time, shipping updates, until it arrived.
Happy customer.

Gerald A on 03/05/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this to replace a Ruger Security six that was destroyed in a fire. So far it has performed well with .38 and .357 ammo. The trigger is not quite as good as my older S&W revolvers, but I know how to fix that. Not worried about not having a 7 round speedloader as this will be my "walk in the woods" gun and I'm confident it will do well. Very pleased with my purchase.

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