Smith & Wesson Model 686 vs Taurus 856

1980–Present

2019–present

~2,500,000 estimated

Unknown

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

178 mm

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

51 mm (2 inch)

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

0.68 kg

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

6 rounds

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

DA/SA

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

Fixed blade front, groove rear