S&W Model 686 Plus .357 2.5 Inch Barrel
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- S&W Model 686 Plus .357 Magnum Revolver With 2.5 Inch Barrel - In this video I am presenting and shooting my brand new Smith and Wesson Model 686 2.5” 7 Shot Revolver. I also discuss my opinion on why I believe this is the ultimate home defense revolver for me. Range Scene Recorded at Strickland Gun Range.
Category/Gun Reviews/S&W/Revolver/.357 Magnum/Model 686/2.5”
Similar to: Ruger GP100 / Colt Python / Taurus Model 617
Applications: Self Defense / Home Defense / Target Shooting
Retailer: Florida Gun Exchange
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Modelo 686 .357 Magnum Revolver
Modèle 686 .357 Magnum Revolver
Модель 686 .357 Револьвер Magnum
Μοντέλο 686 .357 Revolver Magnum
Modell 686 .357 Magnum Revolver
モデル686 .357マグナムリボルバー
I own a lot of guns but if I could only keep one it would be my 686+ 2.5". Just love that pistol.
One of the greatest guns ever made ! Great choice
Thank You
Love the 2.5 & 3.0 inch 686
To be honest with you, I am just a big fan of the 686 in general and like them both equally but for different reasons. I like my 686+ 2” for the capacity, compactness and modern transfer safety bar. I like my 686 4” older version because the build quality is exceptional, feels well balanced in the hand, looks cool and is little easier to control with full magnum loads. I have no preference on the butt shape, although the round butt does allow for smaller grips if you prefer that.
One of the FEW logically organized and "leanly" delivered video gun review methods out there. Are they all this good? Will check more out now.... No jibber-jabber and meandering. Just the straight dope and then good visuals at the range. And, a nice (and brief) summary. Awesome.
I have a 686 no dash, 2.5 6 shot. Love it
Great Review , Great Presentation Leeman ,
Your New addition is Definitely ,
Collectible Status .
Yeah. This is the model I got. Great woods gun as well as for HD.
I own the exact same gun....everyone thinks jst cuz it's short barrel it's not accurate and not as powerful.......HORSE MANURE!!!! Dude I can shoot that gun more accurate than my glock.......no bull! I only load it with 38 +p becuz I live in the city and I think 357 is overkill...but when I go to the woods....different story.....im looking into buying the 4 inch version.....this addiction ain't no joke....God forgive me.
SELAxLIFE how does the .38 + P feel in this model ?
@@christianrobinson3293 to be honest with u brother the 357 feels super manageable...becuz it's a beefy gun....a tad snappy but not much..its more of a decibel level issue....357 is jst too damn loud.....so to answer ur question the 38 plus p feels great....by the way I ended up buying the 4 inch barrel down the road..I still known it and this one still is my favorite pistol.
@@christianrobinson3293 if ur looking to buy one u wont regret it man....thats a fact!
I would never carry a .38 very very weak round just carry a 9mm if you can’t handle .357 the .38 penetrating especially with a jacket is very minimal
THAN your Glock, not THEN your Glock.
I also have the 3 inch Plus version, great gun!
I'm looking at one of these myself
I have one with a 4 inch barrel. Great gun.
It comes with an appropriate-sized HANDLE too, much more comfortable to fire at the range then the ruger, which has a distincly-smaller handle.
I agree with you 100%
Very pleased with mine.
Very beautiful and reliable piece of hardware, Lee. Congratulations, Sir! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank You Sir
The workhorse, beautiful.
Great review!!! I really like all of your videos! The one thing I will disagree with though is a 357 mag load for home defense. If you shoot a 357 inside your house without ear protection, you will be temporarily deaf for sure and possibly disoriented. IMO not a good thing when you have bad guys in your house.
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to comment. Hearing loss is a valid concern; a good .38+P can also be used as a substitute. I am not advocating that the .357 is for everyone, it’s a personal choice, go with whatever works best for you. IMO
I am just watching this video years later and I have a 686 3” + and I was thinking about that too. The 357 has a friggen crack to it that is defining. I am changing rounds to 38’s.
You want the gun loud so the intruders know they're in big trouble
They will quickly find out they're no longer trespassing they're the target
Love S&W snubbys.
my old edc before my 627pc
Nice you did well on your target. I just bought mine 9 days ago & I get to pick it up tomorrow. I’ve got 3 other pistols a .22 LR, 9 mm & a .45 model 21 Glock. I think this is perfect for edc. Have a safe new year 🇺🇸
Thank you and good choice on the revolver!
I'm at the age where my toothpaste will be here longer than I will!!!
I have a 686 4 inch and love it. Would love to have a 686plus2 inch
Great video! Thanks.
Thank You
thanks for the video and new subscriber
Check out the R8 smith you might like it for HD.
"Friendship 7"
Sliding the rack???
Or racking the slide?
Nice video and nice revolver! Good luck with it.
Thank You!
Nice gun. 👍
I like the 686 plus 3inch, looked at both the injector rod full size, sold me, plus 3 inch Is the good all around gun for me, but very nice gun The 2.5 is great, maybe next time
Ejector rod, not injector rod, Einstein.
@@wehrewulf whatever jackass I used Google Voice
Hey leeman357!
Just sub to your channel...you got me on S&W 357!
I bought a 686-6 plus 4in...best gun ever!
Thanks for taking the time to comment and sub, good luck with your 686!
God bless you and your family
Thank you and the same for you and your family also.
Bought this for my wife. She didn’t like the XD9 sub compact I previously bought. She took to this like a duck to water. Real easy for her to handle safely, load, and unload. Plus God help anybody that breaks in and has to face the consequences of .357 Magnum....
Accuracy is not as much in the firearm as it is in the shooter, my friend. Good revolver.
Thank you and I absolutely agree, until you can control the gun (fire control) aiming is almost a mute point. Almost all guns are accurate within reason.
I have the 2.5". I like the gun but my small hands do not fit well in handles with finger grooves.
Do you prefer the 686 Plus or the non plus? Id the 686 Plus 2.5 inch a square or round butt?
Can it take the Hornaday hp low recoil 90 grn.?
I dont use anything that light, dont know if that is within the recomended bullet weights. I suggest you check the manual of arms which you can obtain free online.
How is that revolver for daily carry? I agree with Mario, you've got me wanting one.
Thanks for your comment. I think it would be a bit hefty for daily carry, unless it was in a shoulder or hip holster. My primary use for this gun is home defense. I think if you put this gun in your pocket your pants might fall down at some point due to the weight! 😊
Not bad to carry actually, I carry mine in an IWB type of holster (sort of) it is a holster of my own design sort of, it puts the gun inside of your belt but not your pants, as long as you have the distance between your belt loops it works great, the belt being on the outside of the gun and holster really pulls it in tight to the body so it doesn't flop around like a normal hip holster and keeps it very concealable even under just a loose fitting T-shirt, and yet it ain't right up against your bare skin, I also have the new model 69 S&W with 2.375 inch barrel I carry the same way, only 5 shots with it but it's 44 magnum and pretty much means good bye if it connects with some poor slob bad guy LOL, P.S I have carried both in a more normal IWB holster and with a tad of getting used to it you will never be bothered by it, and having 7 rounds of very proven 357mag is hard to beat the way I see it, not to mention the awesomeness if you go 44mag with the 69.
I have one but it's a 6 shot can I put those grips in mine?and where can I find them?
Those are the S&W grips that come with the gun. I don’t think you can buy them but you can check with S&W. Hougue makes similar grips but as for the fit, you have to determine if your 686 is a square butt or a round butt. It goes by frame size, so any grip designed for a round butt S&W K/L should fit (in theory) any S&W K/L round butt revolver, same with square butt.
Having said all that I bought a new set of Altamont wood grips this gun and have a short video presenting them: czcams.com/video/jMTXAZF3NNg/video.html
é Lindo demais
Ever thought of shooting full power 357 ammo in a short barrel indoors without ear protection, that instant earring loss as in you are now deaf forever. Great gun, wrong use
Cheers
You can use 38s or 38+p
357 will go though the walls don't want to hit a neighbor, 38s or 38+p, for home defense
Does it take a moon clip
No
Any recommendations on a owb holster?
Not really, I don’t CC this gun, it’s a little too heavy for Florida and light clothing. I use it strictly for home defense and the range. Maybe someone will see this thread and make a suggestion. Good Luck.
Awesome gun. Do you worry about over penetration with this gun in a home defense situation?
Thanks for the comment. As for over penetration, I have been thinking of switching from a SJHP to a 158 grain soft lead semi wad cutter. Hopefully I will never be in a situation where I will need to use it
but always good to be prepared.
@@leeman3575 Uhhhh... The semi wadcutter will have far more penetration. One of the purposes of a hollowpoint is to mitigate over penetration.
Yeah get the lotion OUT 😉
Dude dude, you're gun is defective, send it back to S&W, fire is coming out of the front and sides, LOL. I have the 3 in.
I think you're confusing your grill with your gun
You slide your rack on your grill not your gun
You rack your slide on your gun😅