Smith & Wesson Model 686

The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 586. It was introduced in 1980 and is chambered for .357 Magnum. An additional Model 686 Plus (686P) variant is available - This particular model has a 7-round cylinder.

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Smith & Wesson Model 686 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum.

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Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum.

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Smith & Wesson Model 686P (7 shot cylinder) with 3" Barrel - .357 Magnum.

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Smith & Wesson Model 686 with 2 1/2" Barrel - .357 Magnum.

Specifications

(1980- Present)

• Type: Revolver

• Caliber(s): .357 Magnum, .38 Special

• Weight: 34.1 oz (0.97 kg), 36.8 oz (1.04 kg), 38.9 oz (1.10 kg), 43.9 oz (1.24 kg)

• Length: 7.5"(19.1 cm), 8.18" (20.8 cm), 9.56" (24.3 cm), 11.94" (30.3 cm)

• Barrel length: 2.5" (6.4 cm), 3" (7.6 cm), 4" (10.2 cm), 6" (15.2 cm)

• Capacity: 6 or 7-round cylinder

• Fire Modes: SA/DA

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The Smith & Wesson Model 686 can be seen in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Notation	Date
Fatal Beauty	Whoopi Goldberg	Det. Rizzoli		1987
Extreme Prejudice	Michael Ironside	Maj. Paul Hackett	With wood grips	1987
Above the Law	Henry Silva	Zagon		1988
Tequila Sunrise	Kurt Russell	Det. Frescia		1988
Married to the Mob	Mercedes Ruehl	Connie Russo		1988
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders	David Soul	Michael Platt		1988
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders	Michael Gross	William Matix		1988
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders		Armored van guard		1988
Dead Bang	Tim Reid	Chief Dixon		1989
The Last Boy Scout		Henchmen		1991
Lethal Weapon 3	John Cenatiempo	Smitty		1992
Extreme Justice	Yaphet Kotto	L.A.P.D. Det. Larsen		1993
Jennifer Eight	Kathy Baker	Margie Ross		1993
Men of War	Anthony John Denison	Jimmy G		1994
Léon (The Professional)	Jean Reno	Léon		1994
Bad Moon	Mariel Hemingway	Janet	With 2.5" barrel	1996
Cop Land	Sylvester Stallone	Sheriff Heflin		1997
Face/Off	John Travolta	Sean Archer	With 2.5" barrel	1997
Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball	Steve Bacic	Carlos	With 6" barrel	1997
The Corruptor	Kim Chan	Uncle Benny	With 2.5" barrel	1999
The Forsaken		Drunk guy		2001
Exit Wounds		Goon		2001
Narc	Ray Liotta	Henry Oak	With 2.5" barrel	2002
Narc	Alan Van Sprang	Calvess	With 2.5" barrel	2002
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-out	Michael Madsen	Det. Frank McGregor		2003
Belly of the Beast		Bangkok police		2003
Blade: Trinity	Jessica Biel	Abigail Whistler	686P	2004
Lord of War	Eamonn Walker	André Baptiste Sr.		2005
Lord of War	Nicolas Cage	Yuri Orlov		2005
V for Vendetta	Tim Pigott-Smith	Creedy		2005
Firewall	Harrison Ford	Jack Stanfield	With 2.5" barrel and Pachymar grips	2006
Firewall	Paul Bettany	Hill Cox	With 2.5" barrel and Pachymar grips	2006
The Guard	David Wilmot	Liam O'Leary		2011

Television

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Ultimate Force - Season 4 / "Changing of the Guard"	Adam Fogerty	Taras Rustum	With 6" compensated barrel	2006
Ultimate Force - Season 3 / "Class of 1980"	Ace Bhatti	Al Djouf	With 6" compensated barrel	2005
Ultimate Force - Season 2 / "What in the Name of God"	Conor Mullen	Omega	With 4" barrel	2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation / "Blood Lust"		Store clerk	With 6" barrel	2000 - ????
Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei	.	.	.	1996-????
Miami Vice / "Golden Triangle"	Edward James Olmos	Lt. Martin Castillo	With 3" barrel	1984 - 1989
Top Shot - Season 3				2011

Anime

Character	Film Title	Note	Date
	Batman: Gotham Knight	Found in sewer	2008
Kio	Cat Planet Cuties	2.5" barrel	2010

Video Games

Game Title	Appears As	Mods	Notation	Release Date
Operation Flashpoint				2001
Jurassic Park: Trespasser	As the ".357 Revolver"			1998
Hitman: Blood Money	As the "Snub Nosed"		With 2" barrel	2006

See Also

• Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.