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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 2.5" 357 Magnum Revolver


Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 2.5 357 Magnum Revolver Buy Now

12 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Elliot C on 01/28/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic firearm fun to shoot, very accurate especially for a short barrel. Everything you would expect from a S&W 686. Between the 5 star price and service from Bud’s you can’t possibly go wrong.

Kevin B on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

It became my favorite revolver!

Zacarias R on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Easy to shoot snub nose 357 magnum. The weight of this gun dampens the recoil and makes it easier to reacquire aim on target. Love the seventh round in this six shooter plus. Shooting 38 special +P is almost as quiet as shooting a 22 pistol. Easiest 357 magnum revolver to conceal.

Mike G on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I gave this away as a Christmas gift ---- sorry I did it ---- I want one for myself. This is a great self defense weapon, 100% reliable, and way, way more accurate than I am. Excellent trigger pull. I am a dedicated wheel gun man, and this S & W is a perfect choice.

Raja G on 09/07/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The very first gun I purchased was a 686 S&W in 1993. Having this back in my collection means everything to me. It’s perfect! Will definitely do business again.

Paul G on 08/03/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice shooter, fine quality. Fun gun.

William K on 06/16/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Superbly manufactured Revolver, smooth trigger even though the take up is quicker than a five shot j-frame S&W revolver and the superbly manufactured trigger of the six shot model 686 which is absolutely a silky smooth trigger. It is great product that can be passed down through multiple generations of children.
It is a 5 star product assuming that 5 stars means the best in it's class.

Jerry R on 03/30/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This beautiful gun fits in my hand like a glove. I'm not a revolver guy until no. I love this 686!!!!!

Robert B on 02/20/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Without a doubt my favorite S&W revolver! Absolutely love the smooth action and 7 shot capacity.

Jay H on 04/16/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I bought this pistol a few months ago but wanted to use it some before posting. Great transaction with Bud's, very happy. The pistol is a very nice firearm, good and smooth factory action, nice finish. BUT, on the first range session, after firing only the 12th round (factory .357) I began to squeeze the trigger for another shot and realized something did not feel right. Upon looking at it, the pistol would not function in DA and the SA was different. The cylinder only lightly locked up and the piece that rotates the cylinder was fully retracted. In short, the gun broke and I was not happy. I sent it back to S&W and they repaired it under warranty with a quick turnaround. The pistol functions flawlessly now, shoots well, and everything seems right with it. I like the feel of it along with the 7 round capacity. It carries well in an OWB holster. If it hadn't broken on its first outing I would have given it 5 stars.

Jr R on 10/19/2016
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Again, it is a pleasure to buy from Bud's, thank you! The S&W 686 is a solid masterpiece. However, I encountered a few problems that took time and money to solve. A noisy and dragging trigger was also holding the movement of the hammer. I did not notice that when I inspected the gun before accepting it. At home I kept pulling the trigger with snap caps in place and the problem was more noticeable to the point that the hammer stopped moving. This was not a spring problem but a true 'mechanical' one. After diss. the gun I noticed under magnifying glass that there was a piece of metal that was not totally removed from the vertical window where the hand moves and was dragging the hand. Using the mainspring as a flat surface tool I wrapped pieces of 220, 600 sandpaper and managed to have the left wall flat again making sure the size of the window was not affected. Another problem was that the cylinder rod was a little rough. Spent over $33 for another one, a center pin, its spring and another extractor spring and see which part was causing the problem. First, the center pin was shorten at S&W so the new one locked my cylinder up and required total diss. again... With the old center pin re-installed, I used the new rod and all parts work perfectly now. The re-ass. of the trigger, hand and spring was a pain. I found out that videos on YTube are not telling you the easiest way to re-ass. the trigger components. I found out a very easy way to put the little trigger spring back in. These problems upset me quite a bit, but I have now a sweet gun indeed. With this situation: 3 starts.

Thomas P on 10/01/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bud's is AWESOME as always!!! OK, S&W 686 Plus 2.5" bbl 7 shot 38/357 arrived quickly along with a M&P340PD 38/357 I ordered with it. As usual, S&W fit, finish, sights, grips etc is Top Drawer!!! With the original grips, the hottest little freaky Pocket rockets are tame. The 2.5 bbl is very accurate (shooting from 25 - 200 yards at 6" party cake plates. 38 spl & plus p are almost like shooting 22's!!! This is now my full time ccw, I wish I had this years ago!!! Put hogue Bantam grips kick is slight more but so easy to hide with no print or rubber to hold your shirt up saying "here I am"... What can I say - LIFE IS GOOD!!!

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