Massachusetts Approved Firearms Roster: Smith & Wesson 686
The Massachusetts approved firearms rosters list 6 versions of the Smith & Wesson 686. Each line below is shown as the roster prints it.
Checked against the current official editions: Approved Handgun Roster, October 2026, Formal Target Shooting Firearms Roster, April 2026, Olympic Competition Firearms Roster, May 2018
| Version as listed | Caliber | Action | Roster | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 686 Mountain Gun NIL | .357 Mag. | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| 686-6 | .357 Mag. | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| 686-6 Plus | .357 Mag. | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| 686-6 Power Port | .357 Mag. | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| 686-6 SSR | .357 Mag. | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| 686-7 | .38 Super | Revolver | Approved Handgun Roster |
Specifications of the Smith & Wesson 686 Plus, 3 in
- Caliber
- .357 Magnum
- Barrel length
- 3 in
- Height
- 6 in
- Width
- 1.55 in
- Weight
- 35.8 oz
- Action
- Single and double action
- Frame
- Stainless steel
From the maker's page listed under Sources, checked October 27, 2026. Versions on the roster can differ in barrel length, sights and finish.
About the Smith & Wesson 686
The Smith & Wesson 686 is a stainless steel .357 Magnum revolver built on the L-frame, which Smith & Wesson makes for heavy use.