Standard 6-shot L-frame stainless .357 Magnum — the original 686 before the Plus 7-shot variant existed. The 6-shot 686 with a 4-inch barrel was the definitive law enforcement and sporting revolver of the 1980s. Still produced in the catalog alongside the 7-shot Plus configuration. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Caliber: 357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1980, USA Weight: 38 oz Overall length: 9.5" Status: Active Intended use: Duty / Service, Law Enforcement, Home Defense