Smith & Wesson 686 .357 Magnum Revolver Review
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a popular medium-heavy frame .357 Magnum revolver introduced in 1981, also chambered for .38 Special. It features a full-length barrel shroud for improved shootability and is available in 6 or 7-shot configurations (686 Plus). The L-frame design balances handling heavy magnum loads with comfortable shooting, offering both double-action (approx. 11 lbs) and single-action (approx. 5 lbs) modes.









