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Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus

Seven-shot L-frame .357 on a stainless mid-frame that soaks magnum recoil. The default all-around .357 service and range revolver against which the others are measured.

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Key Highlights

  • •Seven-shot L-frame .357 that handles full-power magnum on a stainless mid-frame
  • •The default all-around .357 for range, home defense, and woods carry
  • •Best fit for a do-everything magnum revolver with adjustable sights

Specifications

Price
$989
Weight
2 lb 8 oz
Calibers
.357 Magnum, .38 Special +P
Rail Type
none
Best For
range trainingoutdoor defensecompetition

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: sw-l-framecaliber: 357-magnumaction: revolver

Detailed Specifications

caliber
.357 Magnum / .38 Special +P
Barrel Length
4.125 inches
Overall Length
9.625 inches
width
1.55 inches
capacity
7 rounds
action
Double-action / single-action
material
Satin stainless steel L-frame
sights
Red-ramp front, white-outline adjustable rear
msrp
$1,039 reference MSRP

Compatible Components

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LOK Grips

LOK Palm Swell Veloce G10 Grips (Beretta 92)

VZ Grips

VZ Operator II G10 Grips (Beretta 92X Performance)

VZ Grips

VZ Ultra-Thin LTT G10 Grips (Beretta 92)

Recommended Optics

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EOTech

EOTech EXPS3 + G33 Magnifier Combo

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$1,279★ Best match

Steiner

Steiner T6Xi 1-6x24

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$1,575★ Best match

Holosun

Holosun AEMS Pro X2

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$430★ Best match

Vortex

Vortex AMG 1-10x24 FFP

Enhances range training, outdoor defense

$3,999★ Best match

Recommended Lights

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SureFire

SureFire DSF-500/590 Dedicated Forend WeaponLight (Mossberg 500/590)

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$375Great match

Streamlight

Streamlight TL-Racker Forend Light (Mossberg 500/590)

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$165Great match

Streamlight

Streamlight TL-Racker Forend Light (Mossberg 590 Shockwave)

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$155Great match

Streamlight

Streamlight TL-Racker Forend Light (Remington 870)

Enhances range training, outdoor defense, competition

$159Great match

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