Smith & Wesson 686-6 .357 Magnum 3" BBL Unfluted Cylinder Laminate Grips

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SMITH & WESSON
MODEL: 686-6 PLUS 7-SHOT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: CWZ4103
CALIBER: .357 MAGNUM / .38 SPECIAL
CAPACITY: 7 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.00"
BARREL FEATURES: HEAVY PROFILE / FULL UNDERLUG / RECESSED TARGET CROWN
OPERATING SYSTEM: SWING-OUT CYLINDER REVOLVER
ACTION: DA-SA REVOLVER
TRIGGER: SMOOTH TARGET COMBAT TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: RED RAMP FRONT / ADJUSTABLE REAR
OPTIC CUT: NONE
FRAME MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL L-FRAME
TOP STRAP MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL TOP STRAP
GRIP: FACTORY LAMINATE WOOD COMBAT GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: SATIN STAINLESS STEEL
CONDITION: EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT HANDLING MARKS
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: DESIRABLE 3" FBI-LENGTH CONFIGURATION / UNFLUTED 7-SHOT CYLINDER / FULL-LUG COMBAT BARREL / MATCHING FACTORY BOX / SPEED LOADER INCLUDED / PRE-LOCK CONFIGURATION
UPC NUMBER: 022188145175
WHAT’S INCLUDED: SMITH & WESSON 686-6 PLUS REVOLVER / MATCHING FACTORY BOX / SPEED LOADER

Among modern Smith & Wesson revolvers, few configurations command attention like the 3" 686 Plus with an unfluted cylinder. This is the revolver serious wheelgun enthusiasts chase — a factory 7-shot L-frame built in the ideal defensive and carry-oriented configuration. The combination of the compact FBI-length barrel, full underlug, and smooth-sided cylinder gives this revolver a purposeful look that perfectly matches its reputation on the range.

Built to handle a steady diet of full-power .357 Magnum ammunition, the 686 series became the benchmark for modern fighting revolvers by combining K-frame handling characteristics with improved durability and strength. The 3.00" heavy barrel keeps the revolver fast out of the holster while still offering excellent balance and recoil control during rapid double-action shooting. Smith & Wesson’s L-frame design remains one of the finest combat revolver platforms ever produced, and this example showcases exactly why the platform developed such a loyal following.

The unfluted 7-shot cylinder completely changes the personality of the revolver. Visually, it gives the gun a heavier and more aggressive profile, while mechanically it delivers an extra round over traditional six-shot magnums without sacrificing reliability. The factory laminate combat grips add another layer of desirability, pairing classic Smith & Wesson styling with improved control and a richer presentation than standard rubber stocks. In hand, the revolver feels dense, refined, and exceptionally well balanced.

On the firing line, the 686-6 Plus delivers exactly what experienced revolver shooters expect from a premium L-frame. The smooth DA/SA trigger system rewards disciplined double-action work, while the adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight provide a fast, highly visible sight picture under a wide range of lighting conditions. Chambered in .357 Magnum and compatible with softer shooting .38 Special loads, this revolver transitions effortlessly between defensive use, range work, and field carry.

Collector demand for clean pre-lock 3" 686 Plus revolvers has continued climbing because they represent one of the last truly classic Smith & Wesson combat magnum configurations. This example becomes even more attractive with its matching factory box, factory SKU labeling, speed loader, and highly sought-after unfluted cylinder setup. Whether you are a dedicated Smith collector, a revolver enthusiast, or someone looking for one outstanding .357 Magnum to keep long term, this 686-6 Plus sits squarely in that upper tier of desirable modern production Smith & Wesson revolvers.

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Handgun Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Magnum
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686
Serial Number: CWZ4103
Barrel Length: 3

Price: $1,299.99
Shipping: $34.99
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