Info and opinions on the 7-shot S & W .357

[dairycreek]

I own a number of S & W revolvers in .357 but have just taken recent notice of the seven round model. Who among you has experience with this gun? The price is $499.00 (stainless 4" barrel) and I don't know if that is, or is not, in the "ball park". Be interested and greatful to hear what you have to say.

 

[C.R.Sam]

That sounds like a 686 Plus. If so then it is horribly over priced.

Sam

 

[Ala Dan]

Smith N' Wesson 686 +'s,

sell for $459.95 in central Alabama. I believe
$499.00 is a tad too high.

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Hotboy]

I saw the 7-shot 686-4 (SS) on A-1 Firearms for $394 NIB.

www.a-1firearms.com

 

[cuerno de chivo]

You can easily beat $499 from buying on auctionarms.com and gunbroker.com even considering shipping and FFL fee.

 

[4thHorseman]

Same as the regular 686, but one extra shot. They are fine guns. S&W also have an "Air-lite" gun out now similiar to the 686. Only weighs 18 oz. Carrying concealed may make a difference for you. It's called model 386PD.

 

[Chris McDermott]

That price is a good one if it is the "Mountain Gun" model - a limited run with the light tapered 4" half-lug barrel. If its the standard 4" full-lugged bull barrel then it's high by at least $100.

 

[dairycreek]

Thanks for the info and input!

I sure find this kind of information and input helpful as I make my gun purchasing choices. Thanks to all! Good shooting!