Smith & Wesson Model 686 | |
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A Smith & Wesson Model 686, with a 100 mm (4 in) barrel. | |
Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designed | 1980 |
Produced | 1981–1999, 2012–present |
Variants | |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.25 kg (2.8 lb) |
Length | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
Barrel length |
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Cartridge | |
Caliber | .38 |
Action | Double action and single action |
Feed system | 6-round (686) or 7-round (686 Plus) cylinder |
Variant | Caliber | Weight | Capacity | Year | Notes |
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| 1.30 kg (45.8 oz) | 6 rounds | 1988 | Unfluted cylinder | |
| 1.19 kg (42 oz) | 6 rounds | 1989 | Black finish over stainless, 5000 produced | |
| 1.15 kg (40.5 oz) | 6 rounds | 1988 | ||
| 1.19 kg (42 oz) | 6 rounds | 1988 | ||
| 1.30 kg (45.8 oz) | 6 rounds | 1988 | ||
| 1.37 kg (48.3 oz) | 6 rounds | 1988 | ||
S&W 686 CS-1 |
| Unknown | Made for United States Customs Service | ||
| 1.17 kg (41.2 oz) | 6 rounds | 1992 | Black finish | |
| 1.19 kg (42 oz) | 6 rounds | 1992 | Black finish | |
| 1.31 kg (46.2 oz) | 6 rounds | 1992 | Full lug | |
| 1.30 kg (46 oz) | 6 rounds | 1994 | Ported | |
| 1.16 kg (41 oz) | 7 rounds | 1996 | Lockable with key | |
| 1.20 kg (42.3 oz) | 7 rounds | 1996 | Lockable with key | |
| 1.31 kg (46.2 oz) | 7 rounds | 1996 | Lockable with key | |
| 1.15 kg (40.5 oz) | 7 rounds | 2004 | Half-lug barrel, HiViz front sight | |
| 1.31 kg (46.2 oz) | 6 rounds | 2003 | Brushed gold finish with finger hardwood grips | |
| 1.31 kg (46.2 oz) | 6 rounds | Integral Compensator, lockable with key | ||
| 1.50 kg (52.9 oz) | 6 rounds | 2007 | Weighted barrel, Weaver/Picatinny rail on barrel, adjustable/removable weights, ball-bearing cylinder lock, forged Hhmmer and trigger, traditional old school pinned sSear, PC aluminum case or gun rug, lockable with key |