The 8.375-inch barrel Model 686 is the extended silhouette configuration of the stainless L-frame, providing maximum velocity and sight radius for metallic silhouette competition and long-range target shooting. Produced primarily in the 1980s and 1990s for the silhouette competition market. Discontinued and relatively uncommon. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1981, USA Weight: 49 oz Overall length: 13.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: target, silhouette, collector