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- Showing and shooting a 3" Talo Distributor S&W 686. What a sweet revolver!
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You could look at it this way. The Python is one of the best looking revolvers out there; it's also well made. For me, though, I would pay the same price for a 686 if I had to because it's actually a better shooter, I think. IT feels better in the hand and is easier to operate, I think, with the cylinder latch, etc. I prefer the 686.
My first handgun was a Python, and being a dumb kid I traded it for an semi auto pistol which I still have to this day. But after years of lamentation and not being able to afford to replace it, as they have quadrupled in price since, I replaced it with a nice Smith and Wesson Model 19 because my Dad has one and I've always really like it. His is a 6" and mine is a 4. I like the 19 as a shooter and on the hip even better than my old Python. Groups aren't quite as tight but i can shoot a little more accurately when shooting quicker or multiple targets.
Thanks papa hickok
I just traded and got a 629 Deluxe Talo 44 mag 3”! I’ve been wanting one for so long, finally!!!
Agree
If this gun had the capacity of my glocks I promise u I would be the smith and Wesson king because the 686 is flawless 💯👌🏾accuracy is awesome
My heart aches a little when I rewatch these older videos and hear Gunner in the background. Rest in peace little buddy.
I think he shoots this handgun more accurately in this video than all of his other videos (just unbelievable shooting). It clearly proves that a short barrel is super accurate at any reasonable range.
Dude, hes hittin tiny targets pretty far away with a 3 inch barrel like its nothin. Unbelievable.
That's good ol' hickok45
thats what we all come here to see
He's more of a hickock than the original hickok wild bill.
He shot competitively.
Shooting at the same range helps too lol. I prefer the look of the 5inch barrel a little more though
After seeing this old dude shoot this gun went out and picked one up it only took one trip to the range to understand. Now the 3 inch s&w 686P is by far my favorite handgun. No matter how much ammo i take im always bummed when i run out...
Old dude? Where did you get your manners from, a dumpster in the city?
Love my S&W 586 with 4 inch barrel. Used it as one of the firearms to qualify for my instructor's certification. Fantastic firearm!
This is one of my favorite shooting videos. Beautiful gun, perfect mix of targets, relaxed pace, good info, and ol' Hickok spinnin' out the yarn. I can watch it over and over.
No matter how good of a shot you think you are, Hickok45 is better.
Jeff Liss With a 3 inch barrel he is hammering the targets. Total stud
+Jeff Liss No kidding. He can even make a Hi Point look good.
+Jeff Liss There's always someone better.
Something weird happens at 9:26. Notice (if you slow the footage down to 0.5 or 0.25x, that the something hits way faster than the bullet should have, before you hear the gunshot. This is notable because the subsequent shot, fired to the same distance, hits after the audible gunshot, making it seem like there was something that went far supersonic, to impact the target (easily at 20 yards away) far quicker than the gunshot was heard (probably no more than 4 yards away), 1/5 the distance. Upon second watch, it actually makes a small visible ding in the target before the sound, but then soon after, a larger impact occurs or something and makes the ding brighter and more noticeable - which fits the timing of the other shots.
Theory - the bullet impacted a small particle or something in the barrel, and accelerated it supersonically, slightly slowing the bullet, and that impacted first in the same location as the trailing bullet? Or am i crazy.
@@bermchasin crazy.
That first shot on that red square was legit lol
I've shot thousands of pistol rounds at 7 to 15 yards, and never realized just how good of a shot Hickok is until I tried a few 50 yard shots the other day. Just incredible.
Mr. Hickok, you missed 6 shots during the entire video. I think this is the most accurate shooting display I have ever seen from you. Well done.
unitedgray the 686 is very accurate also
it’s more so the gun. I have a 686+ 3” with an unfluted cylinder and it’s more accurate than I am. Fantastic revolver.
Watched this years ago and still one of my favorite Hickok videos of all time. I blame this review for me purchasing one of these exact models a few months later. Took me 3 months to pay it off and proudly call it mine. Shoots like a 4" and conceals like a 2". The 3" 686+ will be my lifelong gun.
Hmmm, I’m trying to decide between the 3” and 4”
I don't buy a gun unless hickok45 approves it!!!
I shot the 686 3" for the first time today. Its more accurate than I could have imagined even on the first shot and accuracy was maintained in single and double action. A first for me. Of course, I can't shoot like Hickok, but this gun made my groups look fairly decent, especially compared to the two polymers on either side of me that were flinging ammo. No regrets in buying this little gun. Great review Hickok
I have been going back and forth between ruger gp and 686 in 4 and 3 inch barrels for a while now. After watching this video i just purchased my 686 3" today. I can't wait to shoot it. Thanks for showing me the potential of the 3" barrel. I was sold on the 4 inch until I watched you nailing 80 yard targets witht the 3 inch. Most people think you need a long barrel for accuracy.... P.S. You're an awesome shot and better yet you are humble. Thanks for the great video. You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!
I picked up my first revolver, a 6" Model 28 a few weeks ago and fell in love. I watched this video yesterday and couldn't wait to get another! So now the guy who used to be a strict semi-auto shooter now has a 28 and a 3" 686. Like you said, LIFE IS GOOD!!!
sir, I just bought my 686 plus to protect my home. I watched your videos and enjoyed them tremendously. Your videos helped me decide on my first handgun. I just wanted to give you some feedback and let you know how much I appreciate what you do. thanks
Some future inhabitants of that land will think there was an intense battle fought there.
steven pomerville or a lead mine
"Whatever happened happened here, in this one particular spot. We think it was a terrible battle against unarmed natives and what we ascertained to be an army of 35,000.
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@@slinkyatrest Hickok's Drift!
Guns from all eras seem to have been used, and as no body had ever been recovered, to this point not a single shard, we believe the man was so hated that once he had fallen, locals came back over a matter of days to continuously riddle his body with so many bullets it simply disintegrated
You sir..are an Impressive shooter. Greetings from Sweden.
B Buse And you sir, are in trouble, if you and your fellow Swedes don’t vote your traitorous politicians out of office.
@@fiatvoluntastua9183 Worry about your own traitors. Freedom house classifies Sweden as 100% freedom rating. U.S. gets a 83% -- 32/40 political rights and 51/60 for civil liberties. I am writing on a four year old post because there are 17 ignoramuses that just follow the group and know nothing.
You ended up costing me 800 bucks, damn you. Looks like you had a great day. Revolvers: anybody that needs an explanation will not accept it anyway
Jon Schroeder my next question was how much does this cost you just answered it I guess I got to save up a couple of more hundred bucks thank you
"Can't beat the reliability of a wheel gun."
I already had the 4 inch and Hickok made me buy the 3 inch too. They are beautiful.
Thanks. I've offered brain surgery to my students over the years, but they don't seem to trust me for some reason. :-)
hickok45 Should I get the gun in this vid or a 357 Red hawk ? The red hawk is a heavier gun I believe !
I trust you :) I want to be a Brainiac :)
686 4" was my duty piece when I served as a Sheriff's Reserve Officer. Loved it then, and still do now. Will never let it go-passed on in time. Still love the timeless dependability of the wheel gun! BTW, always enjoy your videos Mr Hickok 45.
love how the weight of it keeps the recoil in check the favorite gun i have
Watching you shoot anything is almost as much fun as doing it my self. Revolvers rule!
I agree the 3-inch barrels perfect
@SUFFOCATIONFAN, Barrel length is WAY overrated in terms of velocity and such. Let me know if you ever get killed because you shoot a bad guy with a 3" barrel instead of a 4". I'll pay your funeral costs. Both guns are a great, but the Smith edges out the Ruger for me if I'm going to have just one of the two.
If you are looking at it strictly for hunting, I'd maybe go with the 4" or even 6" barrel.
I picked up a six incher. I like how heavy it is, because it seems to lessen how much I "pull" my shot dry firing, even double action. Hopefully that translates to accuracy live firing.
I had a model 586 (6 shot) back in the early '80's with a 5 3/8" barrel. It was a fantastic gun. I had the same in a model 19 before it. They were extremely expensive back then and hard to get in Australia.
the 686 was my most accurate hard hitting revolver i ever owned,it worked for me
Wow that accuracy out of that 3 inch with hand loads is very very very impressive!
I couldn't resist. I just bought this exact same gun. Next...wood grips, and a holster. Decisions, decisions, but I'm having fun in the process....lol.
Thanks Hickok45! Love your videos!!
Jack Spence I hear you man I want to run out by 1 tomorrow but I got to wait for another couple of paychecks but this definitely will happen
@@mufdiver9406 After 4 years, I'm still lov'n it!....lol
@@Jack-gu7rr I'm debating getting one right now, except I can't find ammo for it.
@@Splattertube .38 and .357 ammo is probably the most difficult ammo to find right now, besides shotgun slugs, at least here in CA it is.
I bought one of these beautiful revolvers and unfortunately it had a problem with cylinder lock up and indexing. That's the bad news, the good news is S&W customer service is exceptional. They offer a warranty and they back it up with the service. Great job!
My first handgun which I got in 1992 was a 6" 686-3 it's still one of my favorites
The hand loads include free smoke screen. Love it!
I just picked this exact model up today. Its my first revolver. The specisl wood grips look amazing. What a sweet gun.
the man can shoot! long range, short range, does not matter.
Hickok, you are the man! What a pleasure watching you shoot. Thanks for yet another outstanding video.
I watched this video 7 or 8 years ago, which led me to buying my first 686, this exact model. Sadly, I lost that revolver in a divorce and I just ordered a new one yesterday. Had to come back and rewatch the video that started my love of the 686 in a 3" barrrel. Life's good!
I have a four inch barrel 686. Now I know what it can do if I keep practicing and stay focused. Thanks for another great video, Hickock!
Got a 4"/6-shot 23 years ago and it will stay in the family forever. And it IS pinpoint accurate till this day with the factory sites. I prefer using .38+P's through it.
I've been looking at a blued 686 with a 6 inch barrel for a while now and this video just put me over the fence to buy it. There's just... something about the aesthetic and performance of that pistol that deeply impresses me.
I got my wife a 686+ in a 4” for our anniversary a couple years ago. That revolver single handedly got her into shooting. She loves it and now also has a 686 Pro Series she loves….and has allowed me to acquire many vintage S&W’s I love so much!😃
Love the 686 my favorite. Thanks for the video. Great marksmanship.
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I just bought this today. The balance and pointability of the 686 with a 3 inch barrel is perfect. Love it
Great video thanks for the information, I just purchased the same gun but with the 6” barrel. Can’t wait to hit the range, thank you for supporting our 2nd amendment. You and everyone whose watching are true Patriots🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The beauty about the Smith Revolvers is that if you need to sell one, you won't take a beating when you go to sell it. The re-sell value of a Smith is remarkable. I have this gun in 2.5" and six shots. I also have the 4" 686 Smith with seven shots. Can't beat a Smith and Wesson Revolver. Nobody does it better than S&W!
He is the man!!! Love this gun and love his narrative!!! He is the best shot in town!!!
I have the 2.5 Inch. I had some issues that had to be corrected by S&W . After 2 times back to the gunsmith. The frame was bent and its all fixed now . I love it , its my favorite revolver.
Nice video, my first duty weapon was a model 686 4 inch in 1990. Glad to see I am not the only person left that shoots from a weaver stance.
You modified those grips perfectly.Normally I don't like walnut colored grips on a stainless steel gun,but the way that you can see the ss frame on the back AND the bottom,it just puts it all together and I love the way it looks,very classy.
Hickok, you did it again. Made me get my own 686 3" Love it!
I decided to get this revolver as my first handgun, I've shot .44 and .357 a bunch. Also, I decided I need to get some land like this because that range is boss!
That 686 is a beauty! I'm getting mine soon. Thanks for your videos!
Did you get it?
I just ordered this exact same revolver. I was nervous about spending 1000 bucks on a handgun I've never held or fired but knowing that Hickock likes it makes me feel better about my decision.
I jist bought it last week too for the same price. Waiting for my 10 days so i can finnaly pick it up. Had the same feeling as you but wqtching so many videoa on it, im happy I chose it
Until I realized he was 6'9" I thought this revolver was tiny.
'We can't have dangerous bullets on the market. We need kinder and gentler bullets.' I love you so much.
I have watched this video several times, and finally subscribed. I love the 686. I have a 686 Classic Hunter (from a 5k run in the 80s I believe) with 6" barrel. My wife liked it so much she bought a new 686 in 4" (really impressed with the balancing work S&W is doing with their new revolvers), and I have a 629 Classic DX (the .44 Magnum gods allowed me to find that for $500!!) in 6.5". All are stainless. Love your vids!
Doyce Blount nice, wish I had an older one, not real fond of the lock on the 686 plus I bought last year
I really love S&W guns and since I just recently got my ccw permit, I'm looking for a nice concealed carry. I was originally looking to get a S&W M&P Shield Semi-auto but you have convinced me otherwise. Great review and great shooting. Love the 7 shot capacity of the 686. Thanks for the video.
I already have two 4" 686 and had to get a 2.5" after watching. I've also put short hogue rosewood grips on it and its definitely a favorite carry piece now!
I bought a 686+ mostly because of this video..tried it.. man what a great weapon.
The 686 would be extremely reliable, and a very good shooter. I did some quick googling and wasn't able to find an ankle holster big enough to fit it though. Might have to have something made custom. As I'm sure many others would agree it is sometimes hard to find good accessories if you want to carry something larger. My fiance has dreams of carrying a 5'' 1911. She's 4'9'', so I guess if she can manage that, anything is possible.
I just got my 586 4 inch barrel. I have always been partial to longer barrel guns, this video just convinced me otherwise. Great shooting with the Smith 3 inch!! I also own a 686 Talo .44 mag love these revolvers!!!
This video has turned me into a revolver fan! I love semi auto but you gotta give some love to those old school revolvers !!! Great video once again!!!!
It's just Amazing how accurately hickok shoots with a .357 magnum, I would be missing those targets left and right.
I just recently saw this video and bought same exact S&W 685 plus, 3 inch barrel. Lol. Now I just have to order my Altamont grips. Thanks Hickok45.
He never misses. I just picked up my first 686 plus 4 inch barrel 😁
We need a part 3! Great video.
Hickok45 I'm a proud owner of a new Smith & Wesson 686+ Talo 6 inch barrel. I just want to say thank you for all your videos. I now thinking of getting a Smith and Wesson 629 in a 6 inch barrel Talo. You made learning about guns easy
Hickok45 + S&W .357 3" revolver + Steel Targets = Awesome Great Fun. Hickok you shot that 686 better today than I have even seen you shoot your Glocks. That gun definately should be your "go to" gun when the SHTF!
You caught that enthusiasm in him too, huh? He respects and reveres the 44's, etc, but there was that element of fun with this 3-incher that he advocates shooters should always have
44 Mag is a great round for ultimate ft lbs hitting power, but if you don't reload, it's expensive to shoot/ practice with.
Conversely, .357 magnum provides more than ample ft lbs hitting power of its own, yet range practice can be much more affordable shooting .38 special or even .357 over the .44.
That said if my desire to keep building up my .38/.357 ever fades, I'll then move up to the .44 mag platform.
Revolver Den -my problem at the range is once I pop the .357 loads it's just hard to step down & hit 38 specials they feel like shooting a BB gun or something it's really different. Cheaper but less thrilling. Same with my .44. Expensive but really really fun
I'm kinda new to the whole shooting thing and have learned a lot from watching your videos. Plus, I love your sense of humor! Thanks for all the valuable info as well as your winning personality. Take care.
best handgun ever made right there
Absolutely agree. Had one for long time! My "go-to" gun.
@@spsmonktoo same here. Took me a decade to find a 3-incher. Loved it.
Sadly, don't have it anymore.
If you want mega-quality, the S&W Performance Center 629 is awesome. Keep in mind that unless you're in Alaska, .44 mags can be difficult to sell.
Just got one exactly like that! Can't wait to get it to the range!
People tend to be unreasonable online. Well, at least there are people like us who enjoy and appreciate hickok45s' reviews.
Love this gun - especially the 7 shot cylinder. Indeed it is a sweetie!
Yeah, I have a 4" 686 + version, and couldn't be happier with it. I got mine very lightly used, and in excellent condition. I don't know if the previous owner had it worked over or whether S&W just outdid themselves with this one, but the trigger (double and single action) is absolutely the best I've ever shot in any firearm. I know that this is an older video, but as a shooter for the last fifty years, my advice is that everyone (that SHOULD have a gun) should have at least one good .357 revolver. My first one was a Ruger 4" Security Six, and it was a great gun. I also agree with Hickock that a 3" is a good choice, but a 2" to 4" is ideal. Unless you want one primarily for hunting or long range plinking, you don't need anything longer. I carry mine when I'm out on the homestead because we've got a lot of critters such as snakes (I keep the first two chambers loaded with shot shells), wild hogs, puma, black bear, and of course, coyotes and feral dogs. I usually take a carbine as well, but it's not always handy when you are out working on something. I love all kinds of handguns, and prefer an auto pistol for a lot of things, but a good .357 is hard to beat as an all around handy sidearm. If I lived in BIG bear country, I'd probably go with something bigger, but for actual carry, a 3" to 4" .357 is about as heavy as I feel like hauling around, and when you balance the weight and ability for smooth, fast and accurate shots, the .357 is hard to beat.
I have a 4 inch 686, one of the most accurate guns I own, it's a fantastic gun
I love revolvers, Hickok is a damned good shot with one. I have one with me everyday.
the bird at 14:26 ! holy cow lucky!
+Spencer Hoppock Wow. That bird almost got vaporized. It's hard to tell exactly where it is, but is is certainly within a foot or two.
Wow, That bird has a legend to tell.
Wow. Good catch.
Spencer Hoppock Superman type of bird.
I think it's a butterfly but indeed..., VERY lucky!
Hitting those smallest targets with a 3 inch revolver?
Freaking wow.
And he just says "nice shooter"
Legend
Been watching your channel for a few months now, it's one of my favorites! Entertaining and informative. :-) You make the 686 look so fun! Maybe I'll have to get one. Also... I have to say, the slow-motion 2-liter death at the end has to be my favorite slow-motion I've seen of yours so far.
I have a 686-3 4in barrel that I love, thanks for the video Hickock45, enjoyed it as usual!!
My next purchase will be a 686 3 inch!
Scott Crafton I just purchased the 686+ 4" and love it! My favorite length barrel for this gun!
After years of watching, finally ordered my 686 😎 . My first revolver. Love 2a
I love my 686. I had a trigger job done and installed pachmayr grips. It shoots really accurate with either 38s or 357. It's a hand canon so I don't recommend it as a CCW.
this is an old video, but a few months ago i got a 686-5 plus from 1998, affectionately known as the "Mountain Gun" as is engraved on the barrel. It is a very very nice gun
I just picked a 686 up with a 4" barrel. I looooooooove it :D
Yes! I requested that as well. We can only hope.
Magnífico tirador, Magnífico revólver, 686 smith and wesson plus.
IMO, this is the best all around revolver Smith makes! Great video!! I picked up a 2018 686 Plus 3-5-7 in 3inch. House gun or carry gun it can do it all!
Thanks hickok45 für your support. I was looking for my first revolver but I had no idea what model, no idea what frame. I made the decision for Smith&Wesson, but unfortunately there is no sales support here in Switzerland. Additionally - since a few years - it's very complicated to get guns. I was looking your videos and due to that - with your help - I made my decision for the S&W 686 Plus in 3". I hope i get my 686 soon. I like also your holster, is it a Galco? All the best for you!
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I have a S.&W. 4" .57 Mag that I bought in the 1990's. It seems it should be comparable to the 686 except for the barrel length. It has many of the same features: adj. rear sight, strong frame, stainless steel, and looks good.
i appreciate your videos, they really help put a good aspect on different guns. thanks for the info!
If I remember correctly this is the first video of yours I saw. I had been shooting for years previous to this, but never serious, and I didn't have the library of information available we do now. This video stands the test if time, it's still among my favorite. I'm in the market for a pre lock 686 right now..
What a deal! I have a 686 6" as well, probably my favorite sidearm. Even picked up a Marlin 1895 chambered for .357(I'm a fan of carbine and pistol rounds, Have a 5926 and Camp 9 as well)
What an incredible shot you are. I'm newwer with the hand guns. In the army, in the 80s... we leaned a lot more toward the M16. I'm amazed at what you can do with a 3 inch barrel and short sights.
Looking to get a 6 inch 586 as my first revolver sure ill really enjoy it.
I have the 686-6 in 2 and a half inch barrel and love it. Smith did a good job on it. Good shooting sir
what do you long time seasoned gun guys recommend for a 35 year old males first hand gun? heading across the border soon. just had my citizenship from birth confirmed. couldn't be happier and more excited to be an American/Canadian patriot
Try out some guns at a range that rents them.
If you want one that's fun to shoot and good for home defense, can't go wrong with a glock 19
The very one in the video is a great all around gun. An Ar-15 is the American rifle (S&W makes some good ones), and a 1911 is the American pistol. As for shotguns, cannot go wrong with a mossberg. This may just be me, but I am not a fan of glocks
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VictoryInJesus Smith and Wesson model 586 or 686
I sat in the hollow of a beautiful mountain I've been trying to conquer for some time now. While resting on a log 4,200' up, I was watching this video, at two minutes in. Suddenly, I heard leaves rustling nearby. Across and down the hollow from me, were two coyotes coming right at me! They were following me up the mountain, and had food on their mind. I waited a minute for them to catch up, so when they were 50 yards away, I stood up and growled, and then told them to go home. One stopped and stared, the other continued walking up toward me, with no good intention.
It was at this time that I reached for my Smith and Wesson 686 holstered on my hip, drew, aimed, and cocked the hammer. Not wanting to harm the creatures, I commanded them to go back again. I could have sworn that they knew what I was holding, because as soon as they saw it, they stopped in their tracks, turned tail, and fled.
Coyotes are smart. Don't underestimate them, and never disrespect nature. Stay armed, and always pick up after yourself.
I have an identical 686 plus, and I love it. Plenty of weight to tame the heavy loads I got from Buffalo Bore, and pretty accurate even with me shooting it. Now for some long range practice...