The 2.5" Model 686 is a compact stainless L-Frame .357 Magnum configuration that was produced primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. It provided the durability of the L-Frame in a more concealable package than the standard 4" service revolver. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: 357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1981, USA Weight: 33 oz Overall length: 7.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Concealed Carry / Law Enforcement