Smith & Wesson Model 686
Smith & Wesson Model 686 — documented specs: caliber .357 Magnum · .38 Special, barrel length 64–178 mm (2.52–7.01 in), overall length 191–311 mm (7.52–12.24 in), capacity 6 (Model 686 (die 686 Plus trägt 7)). The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- Revolvers
- Classification (DE)
- Short firearm
- Designed
- 1981
- Origin
- United States
- Calibers
- .357 Magnum · .38 Special
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Also known as: 686 · S&W 686
Specifications
- Action
- Revolver, double action
- Sights
- Adjustable sights
- Barrel length
- 64–178 mm (2.52–7.01 in)Depending on variant
- Overall length
- 191–311 mm (7.52–12.24 in)Depending on variant
- Capacity
- 6 · Model 686 (die 686 Plus trägt 7)cylinder
- smith-wesson.com — page Model 686 Spec Sheet 164224
- smith-wesson.com — page Performance Center Model 686 2.5″ Spec Sheet 170346
Sources
- de.wikipedia.org — article Smith & Wesson Model 686 (version of 02/02/2021)
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
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