I have the 686+ 7-shot L frame version.
I gutted and plugged the lock, installed a Apex DAO hammer and spring kit, polished the internals.
It's currently wearing a Hogue Monogrip but I have some VZ's coming.
Really nice, smooth DAO trigger pull now.
I don't find the recoil to be anything special (of course I shoot a 340PD all the time, so my baseline might be a bit skewed).
It's currently my "anti-carjacker" "anti-ANTIFA" center console gun for road trips.
In that role I see muzzle blast, flash and concussion all as a bonus. I want a big, scary, loud, crowd dispersing handgun.
I want the crowd to go "Goddamn what the fuck was that!?".