Smith & Wesson Model 686

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Designed 1980
Produced 1981–present
Used by See Users
Caliber .38/.357
Action Double action and single action
Feed 6-round (686) or 7-round (686 Plus) cylinder

Data from Smith & Wesson Model 686 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA.

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