Gümüşay .357 Magnum vs Smith & Wesson Model 686

1970–2005

1980–Present

~50,000 estimated

~2,500,000 estimated

235 mm (9.25 in) for 4-inch barrel variant

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

102 mm (4 in) or 152 mm (6 in) depending on variant

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

1.02 kg (2.25 lb) empty, 4-inch barrel variant

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 (cylinder capacity)

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

Double-action/Single-action (DA/SA) revolver with swing-out cylinder

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

Double-action (DA) and single-action (SA) trigger with exposed hammer

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

Fixed front blade, adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation

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