Colt Trooper vs Smith & Wesson Model 686

1953–1985

1980–Present

Approximately 250,000

~2,500,000 estimated

256 mm

228 mm (9.0 in) with 4" barrel, 191 mm (7.5 in) with 2.5" barrel

102 mm

101.6 mm (4.0 in) standard, 63.5 mm (2.5 in) compact variant

1.02 kg

1.05 kg (2.3 lb) empty, 1.13 kg (2.5 lb) with 4" barrel; 0.94 kg (2.1 lb) empty with 2.5" barrel

6 rounds

6 rounds (standard), compatible with .38 Special cartridges of the same capacity

Double action revolver

Double‑action revolver, transfer‑bar safety, internal lockup with a single‑action trigger pull when cocked manually

Double action / single action

Double‑action trigger with a 5‑6 lb pull; single‑action pull approximately 3‑4 lb when hammer is manually cocked

Adjustable rear sight

Adjustable rear sight (windage and elevation) and a fixed front blade; some models equipped with three‑dot tritium night sights