The 7" Model 686 was a limited production barrel length available primarily as a special order. It offered a sight radius between the standard 6" and the rare 8.375" variants, and was used in some silhouette competition applications. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: 357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1985, USA Weight: 42.5 oz Overall length: 12.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Silhouette / Target