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Smith & Wesson Model 686 PLUS 3" vs Smith & Wesson Model 500 4"

Smith & Wesson Model 686 PLUS 3"

DA/SA K/L-Frame Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum
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Smith & Wesson Model 500 4"

DA/SA X-Frame Revolver Chambered in 500 S&W Magnum

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
Model 686 PLUS 3" 8.25 in 5.97 in 1.55 in 37.4 oz
Model 500 4" 10.25 in 6.38 in 1.92 in 55.4 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
Model 686 PLUS 3" 3 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com
Model 500 4" 4 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

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