Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus .357 Magnum Revolver – 4.125 in Stainless, 7-Shot L-Frame
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus delivers the classic L-Frame balance with a 7-shot cylinder, full-lug 4.125-inch barrel, and all-stainless construction. The added round, satin stainless finish, and factory Hogue Monogrip make it a practical, durable choice for range work, competition, or duty.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver displays minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright and clean from muzzle to forcing cone.
What’s Included
- Factory Smith & Wesson blue plastic hard case
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers "Modern Style" safety & instruction manual
The 686-6 Plus is built on Smith & Wesson’s L-Frame, engineered to handle the pressure of full-power .357 Magnum loads while keeping weight manageable at 38.9 oz. The forged stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel offer corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
A 7-round, fluted cylinder provides one extra shot over the standard six, a feature that competition shooters and defensive users appreciate. The yoke is factory-stamped 686-6, confirming the internal keyed lock and updated MIM trigger components found on this variant.
The 4.125-inch full-lug barrel adds forward weight for quicker follow-up shots and houses a shrouded ejector rod for protection. A red-insert serrated ramp front sight pairs with a fully adjustable white-outline rear sight for a fast, high-contrast sight picture.
Controls include a smooth double-action/single-action trigger, transfer-bar firing-pin block, hammer block, and integral keyed lock above the cylinder release. The external case-colored hammer adds a subtle visual accent to the otherwise uniform satin stainless finish.
A one-piece black Hogue Monogrip offers a secure, recoil-absorbing hold, rounding out a revolver that is ready for target work, competition stages, or field carry straight from the box.