Opinions on Smith & Wesson 686 with the 6" barrel in 357

[fxstchawg]

I love my .357 S&W 586 6" barrel have had it for 21 years and perfect for target and Home Defense. In Night stand at night.Reload my own .38special and .357 so relatively inexpensive to shoot. G27 is also close by along with Colt 1911.

[Cannonade]

My first hand gun is my S&W 686 .357 6". It has been my go to gun for 25+ years. Bitterroot Valley sells a 180gr 'bear load' that packs quite a wallop. I have packed it all over Colorado hiking, pack packing and hunting as my side arm. Never had any regrets or second thought in bear and mountain lion country!