Mateba Autorevolver vs Smith & Wesson Model 686

1995–2005

1980–Present

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

~2,500,000 estimated

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

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

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

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

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

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 (standard cylinder)

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

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

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

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

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

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models

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