Description
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus is an L-frame revolver built on a stainless steel platform and configured for powerful centerfire cartridges. This 7-shot variant pairs a 7-inch barrel with adjustable rear sights and a red ramp front for a clear sight picture. The Model 686 Plus is supplied in a satin stainless finish with an unfluted 7-round cylinder and a drilled-and-tapped frame option for optics mounting. Action is double/single action (SA/DA), making it suitable for a range of sporting and practical shooting uses.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson.
- Model: 686 Plus (L-Frame).
- Caliber: .357 Magnum; sources also list compatibility with .38 Special / .38 Special +P.
- Cylinder capacity: 7 rounds.
- Barrel length: 7 inches.
- Action: Double/Single Action (SA/DA).
- Frame and finish: Stainless steel frame with satin stainless finish.
- Weight: 51.2 ounces.
- Sights: Red ramp front and adjustable white-outline rear.
- Cylinder and features: 7-round unfluted cylinder; frame is drilled and tapped.
Built for dependable service and accurate performance, the 686 Plus offers a durable stainless package with a long sight radius and seven-round capacity. Its mix of adjustable sights, robust L-frame construction and serviceable trigger/hammer geometry make it a straightforward choice for range use, precision handgun shooting, and field applications where a full-power revolver is preferred.
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