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There's a reason the Smith & Wesson 686 has stuck around since the early 1980s. The L-frame was built from the ground up to handle a steady diet of full-power .357 Magnum without loosening up, and this 686 Plus takes that proven platform and adds a seventh round to the cylinder. This particular version belongs to the 3-5-7 Magnum Series, which means you get the unfluted cylinder and the standout black and silver laminate wood grips with the "357" inlay. It's a sharp looking revolver that gets noticed at the range, and it earns its keep well beyond the looks.
The series takes its name from the three barrel lengths it's offered in, and this 3-inch version hits the sweet spot for a do-it-all wheelgun. You get enough sight radius and velocity to make magnum loads count, but the package stays short enough at 8.25 inches overall to ride in a belt holster comfortably. The all stainless construction with a satin finish shrugs off holster wear and sweat, and at around 37 ounces the gun has enough heft to soak up recoil from stout loads. Shoot .38 Special for cheap, easy range days, then load up .357 Magnum when it matters.
The double action pull is smooth and the single action break is crisp, which is exactly what people expect from a Smith & Wesson revolver and exactly what this one delivers. The red ramp front sight pairs with a white outline adjustable rear, so you can fine tune your zero for whatever load you settle on. That's a real advantage over fixed-sight snubs if you like to experiment with different bullet weights.
Seven rounds of .357 Magnum in a gun this size is nothing to shrug at, and the unfluted cylinder adds a little extra mass right where the pressure lives. Whether you want a woods gun, a nightstand revolver, a range companion, or a piece for the collection, this one covers all of it without asking you to pick just one job.
Yes, it handles .38 Special and .38 Special +P in addition to full-power .357 Magnum. That flexibility is a big part of the appeal, since you can run soft-shooting .38s for practice and step up to magnums for defense or the woods. No adjustments or parts changes are needed to switch between them.
The unfluted cylinder is a signature touch of the 3-5-7 Magnum Series and gives the gun a distinctive, cleaner profile. It also leaves a bit more steel on the cylinder, adding a touch of weight up front that helps tame recoil with hot loads. Mostly it's a style choice, and it looks great alongside the custom wood grips.
It's on the larger side for concealment at roughly 37 ounces, but plenty of folks carry one in a quality belt holster, especially in cooler months or outdoors. The 3-inch barrel keeps the overall length around 8.25 inches, which is a lot more manageable than the 5 and 7 inch versions in the series. For most people it works best as a carry option in the field and a home or range gun the rest of the time.
The series name gives it away: 3, 5, and 7 inch barrels are offered across the lineup. All of them share the seven-shot unfluted cylinder, satin stainless finish, and black and silver "357" wood grips. This 3-inch model is the most compact of the three and the easiest to carry or keep handy.
| UPC | 022188145175 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 150853 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Satin |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 7 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 11 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 3.65 |
| Sights | Red Ramp Front/Adj White Outline Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 7-Round |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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