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The Model 686 Classic Hunter was introduced in 1988 and has a 150 mm (6 in) barrel and a non-fluted cylinder; the Model 686 Black Stainless was introduced in 1989 and has either a 100 or 150 mm (4 or 6 in) barrel with a black finish, with production limited to 5000; the Model 686 National Security Special was introduced in 1992 and has a 76 or ...
The Model 586 uses S&W's 'L' (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Smith & Wesson Model 581, Model 586, Smith & Wesson Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used ...
Frame: square butt with grooved tangs; Stocks: checked walnut service with S&W monograms; Finish: S&W (CHROME) with sandblasting and serrations around sighting area to break up light reflections; Trigger: S&W grooving with adjustable trigger stop; Ammunition: .38 S&W Special, .38 S&W Special +P [3]
The 686 features a full-underlug barrel made of one piece whereas the 620 sports a half-lug and two piece barrel. [2] The 620 weighs in at 37.9oz, slightly lighter than the 686's 38oz. The lighter model also shaves 1/8" off of the 686's 9 5 ⁄ 8 " overall length.
Both round-butt and square-butt versions were produced. The Model 19 is essentially the same gun with adjustable sights and a partial underlug. The Model 13 has a blued finish; the Model 65 is a variant in matte finish stainless steel. The Model 13 was manufactured from 1974 to 1999. The Model 65 was manufactured from 1972 to 2004.
The model has also been offered throughout the years with both the round butt and square butt grip patterns. Beginning with the Model 10–5 series in the late 1960s, the tapered barrel and its trademark 'half moon' front sight (as shown in the illustrations on this page) were replaced by a straight bull barrel and a sloped milled ramp front sight.
The Smith & Wesson Model 625, is a six-round, double-action revolver chambered for the .45 ACP using moon clips.The Model 625 is an improved stainless steel version Smith & Wesson Model 22 and a direct descendant of the Smith & Wesson M1917 revolver first issued during World War I. [1]
A page of the 1976 S&W catalog, detailing the Models 36, 37, 38, 48 and 49. In 1989, Smith & Wesson introduced the LadySmith variant of the Model 36. This was available with 2 in (51 mm) or 3 in (76 mm) barrel and blued finish. This model also featured special grips designed specifically for women, and had "LADYSMITH" engraved on the frame. [4]