Author Topic: What frame is a 686? (Read 886 times)

Chris B. · « **on:** April 09, 2005, 07:15:22 PM »

Which letter? I know it is a mudium frame. trying to find a kydex holster for it. Thank you!

Iowegan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2005, 08:39:33 PM »

A 686 would be an L-Frame. When in doubt, go to Brownell's web site: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/schematics/SchemMFG.aspx Click on S&W then scroll down to the revolvers. Each model is listed by frame size.

Chris B. · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2005, 06:42:34 AM »

Thank you! Will an L frame (686) hold up well to .357 +P loads?

TNrifleman · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2005, 12:01:48 PM »

S&W L Frame revolvers (686 / 586 and variants) will hold up quite well to full house 357 Magnum loads (factory or PROPERLY LOADED handloads). I have never heard of 357 +P loads. Any SAMMI spec 357 ammunition is fine in the L Frame. In my opinion, they are among the finest double action 357 revolvers ever made. I have several and shoot them often.

Chris B. · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2005, 11:29:41 AM »

Thank you again!