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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 3" 357 Magnum Revolver


Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 3 357 Magnum Revolver Buy Now

24 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Tony D on 10/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

one of the best revolver you could ever buy

Kaylan L on 10/08/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun, but I wish I would have just got the 4" barrel model. This thing is still too big for any kind of practical conceled carry so might as well have the longer barrel.

Thomas D on 09/24/2023
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Transaction and shipping were easy and drama-free. It is a beautiful revolver, fits the hand perfectly and is extremely accurate considering it has a three-inch barrel. My only concern is that after about 500 rounds, both the yoke screw (on the right side) and the cylinder release slide screw (on the left) backed out. I'm not sure if the factory uses locktite on these screws but maybe they should. This is not what I expected from a new Smith & Wesson product. I resolved the problem myself and it has been fine for many months after applying locktite and torquing down the screws. If not for that I would have given the gun 5 stars.

John M on 09/17/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Smith & Wesson manufactures superior firearms. Love this gun. Thanks bud for the great service

Timothy H on 05/04/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great carry revolver but still enough sight radius to be accurate

Stephen B on 04/02/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver. Shoots fantastic and easy to conceal. This gun will be around long after I'm gone. If you are on the fence about buying this the only regret you'll have is not getting one.

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

It has alot of recoil its not the sane like shooting a semi. Grips gotta change a bit

Chris W on 03/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

There is nothing bad to say about this platform. You will not be disappointed.

John N on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent weapon. Fit and finish is outstanding. Another smooth transaction from Buds.

Steven M on 10/10/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is what you sent me above sku 164300 not California compliant not on the list but you sent it anyway where is your quality control and customer service???

Joseph H on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What is there to say. Great revolver and the 3” barrel is the perfect size to me.

Bill M on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Perfect size revolver, with full size extractor rod.

David S on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Outstanding firearm, and outstanding service from BGS!

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

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

Chris F on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this revolver a few years back. It was my first S&W revolver. It has lived up to the Smith reputation. Feels great in the hand and is easy to make hist, especially for a 3". I did have issues with light primer strikes at first. S&W fixed it quickly, with no cost to me. I have to think I just got an unlucky draw on this issue. But, S&W's outstanding customer service takes the risk out of purchasing a gun. This one will be passed to my son when the time comes. The standard sights, adjustable rear and black blade front are very good, but I put Meprolight trits on it. I intended to carry it but it's a little heavier than I prefer for that purpose. With the trits, it makes a great bedside table defender.

Brian A on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very awesome hand gun! Of course it is kinda heavy but its a solid and fun gun.

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

The Smith & Wesson 686 plus is in my opinion the perfect training weapon. If you can learn to shoot a double action revolver well you can manage trigger control for any other type of weapon. The 686 plus gives me the ideal combination of weight to handle recoil and grip comfort to fit my hand. It has been an accurate and dependable range partner since the day it arrived.

Michael J on 12/12/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome firearm! Very dependable revolver offering the ability to fire a wide variety of .38 Spl, .38 +P, and .357 magnum loads.
The 7th round adds a higher degree of safety in a gunfight. I’ve been carrying 5 and 6 round S&W revolvers for 39 years. This upgrade is very nice!

Robert B on 10/01/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well it happened to me. Bud's stiffed me for $100. I ordered a S&W 686 plus with the LE discount. I am a Navy veteran. This would be the second firearm I ordered with the LE discount. My first LE order was last year. Something weird must have happened or did it. When ordering the revolver the price tag was $694. The retail price was $793. After purchased the piece I notice the price was incorrect. End result I my estimation is I was stiffed by Buds. This 686 is my seventh piece purchased from Buds. I am to say the least disappointed. I really need to start buying locally to support our local gun shops. They are struggling. The difference in price isn't much anymore. The gun is great. Buds just sold it they didn't make.

Dennis R on 02/02/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The definitive .357 Magnum revolver. As they say, if you could have only one gun, it should be the S&W Model 686. The 3" barrel is extremely well-balanced. (A 686 with a longer barrel provides better ballistics, with 4" being considered by many to be an ideal compromise -- but the 3" barrel looks great). Concealable? Not really, except under a heavy coat or in a shoulder holster; this is a large, heavy gun. But it sure can shoot, all day long.

Jimmy G on 08/03/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased the S&W 686+ 3". The QP price was unbeatable! Beautiful revolver, as expected. Bud's is great to deal with, best in the business.

Jeffrey L on 06/30/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great balance, fit and finish that one expects from Smith. After recently parting with a Taurus M617 that I owned for the past 15 years or so, I had the itch for another 7-shot .357. The 686+ scratched that itch quite nicely. The trigger is far superior to the Taurus, but I can't beat up the M617 too much, as she was a great shooter for a little snubby. As usual, Bud's beat everybody on the planet in both price and service! Three days between order and delivery! Outstanding!

Richard B on 12/19/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have waited for a long time to purchase the S&W 686 3" barrel & well worth the wait. Excellent firearm w/very nice trigger. Buds shipped very quickly, especially considering the holiday/demand rush & was able to get it before Christmas. Buds offers great pricing & outstanding customer service. Thanks for a job well done.

James C on 12/03/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Gun was factory fresh and price was good.

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