S&W 686+

3" or 4"? Nobody in my area keeps revolvers in stock unless I drive an hour or two to hold a 4" but cannot find a 3" on the shelf. I've never had a wheel gun and this one will probably stay in the house so 4" would be the best choice I guess but the 3" could be concealed. What's yall's opinion?

 

If you are keeping it in your house a 4 or 6 inch would be best. If you want to conceal and you are dead set on a revolver, I would suggest looking at something like a Ruger LCR.

 

Not necessarily wanting to conceal but with the 3" it could be done easier. Watched a couple YouTube videos from BERETTA9mmUSA where he shot the 4" and the other video was on the 3", he said don't hesitate to go 3" if you're worried about recoil with the shorter barrel as it's hardly different from the 4". A couple other videos from hickok45 he states the 3" revolver is his favorite handgun. But I'm still not counting out the 4". Also I just stumbled upon the Kimber K6s, not a fan of their 1911's anymore and have read numerous people say the same yet claim the revolver is very nice.

 

I would go 4" if you don't plan on carrying it. Just because bigger is better. Most of my revolvers are 6" actually. I just like the look of it over a snub nose.

 

I’ve got a S&W 686+ with 2.5” barrel, concealing is easy, but it’s got some heft. This bad boy is a real flamethrower with .357 ammo. Fun.

 

I would go 4" as I have found muzzle flash at night to be blinding on a 3". 4" is bad but 3" will kill your night vision.