Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus Deluxe .357 Mag/.38 Special +P Revolver, 7-Shot, Hardwood Grips

A: Gold Dot hollow point 135grain is my favorite for self defense. Corbin 110grain hollow point is nice too. Very nice revolver, congrats on this one.

A: Item# 23921

A: Some really good .38 practice ammo can be had from Remington and Sig Sauer's new line. The Remington .38 with the 130grn FMJ makes great range ammo at good price. They're always running it on sale or with rebates. The new Sig line of practice ammo is top grade stuff. They have a .38 , 125grn FMJ that has great accuracy from my revolvers. For self defense loads in .38 check out some of the new Hornady defense loads and I also really like Liberty Civil Defense .38 +P with super fast 50 grn bullets. There are probably more loads for the .38 than any other ....have fun finding what your gun likes best.

A: The 686 you have selected is as good as any and would be my 1st choice

A: Hi Mike, depending on the configuration you want, the 686 revolvers are in the ball park of each other : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/23984/Smith+%26+Wesson+150853+686+Plus+Magnum+Single%2FDouble+357+Magnum+3+7+Wood+Stainless --- https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/23987/S%26W+686+Plus+Deluxe+.357+Magnum --- https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/43703/S%26W+M686+Plus+357MAG%2F38SP+%2BP+3 ---

A: The 686 you have selected is as good as any and would be my 1st choice

A: Anthony, nothing but the "Texture Wood Grips" are different.

A: you have it the grips are the only difference from S&W "Elegant and functional, the Model 686 Plus Deluxe pairs the highly popular Smith & Wesson 686 revolver with elegant textured wood grips in the classic look. "

A: Yes sir Anthony, add a couple of nice wood grips and .. VOILA! you have the 686 Plus Deluxe version.

A: It's a Talo Distributors model w/ 3" barrel and wood grips.

A: Ahhh, nothing but the texture

A: If you are talking about the standard 686 plus, then nothing is different aside from the grips. If you're talking about the regular 686, then the only other difference would be the 7 round capacity.

A: Greg, there is not a deluxe model available in 4 inch. You can look at all the available models at the S&W site to see what is offered if that would help: https://www.smith-wesson.com/revolvers

A: Greg, no such joy in the "Deluxe". You could do a Grip change on this model : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26266/s%26w+m686+plus+7rd+357mag%2f38sp+%2bp+4%22

A: Greg, As you have seen no 4" barrel 686 Deluxe model. Here is 686 .357 mag with 4" barrel. $40 less https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26252/s%26w+m686+6rd+357mag%2f38sp+%2bp+4%22

A: sorry its not available in the "deluxe" model but here are 2 4 inch 686 guns to look at https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26266/s%26w+m686+plus+7rd+357mag%2f38sp+%2bp+4%22 and https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26252/s%26w+m686+6rd+357mag%2f38sp+%2bp+4%22

A: Kelly, same deal, I am 99% sure MIM Parts are used Sir. S&W still have MIM parts sentt to their heat treat facility for hardening and in the case of hammers and triggers, case hardening. I would get a definitive answer from Smith and Wesson Customer Service at 1-800-331-0852 Mon-Fri 8:00AM-6:00PM Eastern Time.

A: Kelly, My 686-6 has MIM trigger and hammer. The gun is warranted for life. Can swap out the trigger to old style case hardened trigger, but not the hammer. S&W MIM parts show no more of a failure rate than case hardened non-MIM parts.

A: The description says stainless steel frame and barrel. The cylinder is also stainless steel, which the description doesn't state. It was my pleasure to assist you.

A: Bernie, all mentioned parts are Stainless Steel Sir. WEIGHT IN OUNCES is 36.8oz's.

A: It's a heavy gun. It is al stainless steel and weighs over 2 pounds.

A: Bernie, This well made L-Frame S&W revolver is all Stainless Steel with a few MIM parts such as hammer and trigger. You will feel the quality when you handle this beast.