Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 686
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1981
- Weight (Empty)1.25 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge{{ubl
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Case Length32.8 mm
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action and single-action
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight Typeadjustable rear sight
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length305 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Furniture Materialrubber Hogue grip
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1981
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
45
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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