686 vs 686 Plus

[Red Wind]

In a shorter barrel with SD more in mind, I'd take the 686+.

Excellent observation. SD is certainly a prime consideration for choosing the 686P. It certainly was in my case, as was getting the 2.5" barrel.

In any case, this is such a fine all around handgun, whichever platform you pick, its going to be a winner, IMO.

 

[SwampWolf]

QUOTE: "... Kinda the whole point of my "logic"..."

Well, no, I think you were trying to make the point that if you couldn't kill what you were shooting at with six rounds (non-Plus Model 686), what use would there be for a seventh round (Model 686 Plus). To which I made the point that the same rationale would seem to apply for a six round capacity revolver as compared to a five round capacity revolver, again, to follow your "logic". And so on, ad infinitum, I suppose.

 

[SwampWolf]

QUOTE: "... I'm not enclined to add an internal lock model now and don't think they made the 686+ before the lock.

Therefore, I'll say adding a 3" 686 without the lock would mean it would be another six shooter."

My Model 686-5 Plus does not have the lock.

 

[edmo01]

QUOTE: "... I'm not enclined to add an internal lock model now and don't think they made the 686+ before the lock.

Therefore, I'll say adding a 3" 686 without the lock would mean it would be another six shooter."

My Model 686-5 Plus does not have the lock.

Well there you go...

Get a 686-5 plus and you get seven without the lock!

Edmo

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

That's a good point. In general folks who carry a revolver seem to be less concerned with capacity, and more with shot placement, and that's how it should be as far as I'm concerned.
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The above statement is not meant to imply that revolver shooters are better shots than people who carry a semiauto, nor that people who carry a semi are all just using spray and pray as their defensive tactic.

Yes, we are. [emoji38] Mebbe not, but I've seen a lot of it. [emoji15]

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[Sergei Mosin]

I wouldn't say the issue is settled - nothing ever is among gun enthusiasts - but today I found a gently used and reasonably priced 6-inch 686-4 and it followed me home. It saved me having to put up with the infernal lock and in a gun that size I don't really care one way or the other about the extra round, as it isn't likely to see a holster anyway.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

I carry a 4 inch 686-6 daily in a duty holster.

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[Rockrivr1]

For home self defense, 6 is good but 7 is better.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I wouldn't say the issue is settled - nothing ever is among gun enthusiasts - but today I found a gently used and reasonably priced 6-inch 686-4 and it followed me home. It saved me having to put up with the infernal lock and in a gun that size I don't really care one way or the other about the extra round, as it isn't likely to see a holster anyway.

Nice! A fine choice. Let us know how she shoots.