The Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus is a seven-shot L-frame .357 Magnum revolver with a 4-inch barrel, adding one round of capacity over the standard six-shot 686. It is the dominant revolver in USPSA Revolver division and ICORE, where its combination of capacity, trigger quality, and caliber makes it the benchmark against which all competition revolvers are judged. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1990, USA Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 9.5" Status: Active Intended use: competition, USPSA, ICORE, duty