Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1980
| Weight (empty) | 1134 g (40.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 40 mm (1.57") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 744 J (549 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, built on Smith & Wesson's medium L-frame. Introduced in 1980 as the stainless steel counterpart to the blued Model 586, it quickly became one of the most popular and respected .357 Magnum revolvers ever produced. The L-frame was specifically engineered to bridge the gap between the smaller K-frame (which proved insufficiently durable under sustained .357 Magnum use) and the larger N-frame, ...
Country of Origin: United States