Smith & Wesson Model 686 vs Tranter Revolver

1980–Present

1853–1867

~2,500,000 estimated

Approximately 100,000

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

318 mm

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

165 mm

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

1.1 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

Percussion revolver

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

Double-trigger (cocking + firing)

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

Fixed iron sights