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The aluminum barrel shroud is ventilated for faster cooling. Like the NXS model, the NXA is available with a 6вЂќ hammer-forged precision barrel with Picatinny rails on top and bottom for mounting optics or a light. The cylinder of the NXA includes a cut to accommodate Moonclips for unmatched reloading speeds. Using aluminum in the barrel shroud brings the empty weight of the NXA in at 2.75 lbs, six ounces lighter than the NXS. The NXA features an anodized, red aluminum barrel shroud for reduced weight. All recalled and reworked guns were stamped with an M marking, signifying that they had been recalled and fixed thus it is known as the M modification for all 686, 686-1, 586-1, and 586-2 revolvers.The Korth NXA is the lightweight counterpart to the NXS revolver.

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S&W put out a product warning and authorized a no-charge upgrade to make modifications to the revolver. 357 Magnum ammunition for L-frame revolvers manufactured before August 1987. In 1987, seven years after the release of the Model 686, there were reports of cylinder binding with some types of standard.

Luxembourg вЂ“ Used by the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Police as duty weapon from the 1980s through 2017 when it was replaced by the HK VP9.

Used by some smaller police departments and by individual officers in larger departments, especially in marine environments. Immigration and Naturalization Service Used by U.S.

Norway вЂ“ The 3'-barreled version with Goncalo alves hardwood-grip was used as a sidearm in the alien immigrant-branches of the Norwegian Police Service by individual plainclothes officers during the early 1990s.

France вЂ“ Used by GIGN during amphibious operations.

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As with all current Smith & Wesson revolvers, the 686 Plus now has a key lock integral to the frame of the gun. The Model 686 Classic Hunter was introduced in 1988 and has a 150В mm (6В in) barrel and a non-fluted cylinder the Model 686 Black Stainless was introduced in 1989 and has either a 100 or 150В mm (4 or 6В in) barrel with a black finish, with production limited to 5000 the Model 686 National Security Special was introduced in 1992 and has a 76 or 102В mm (3 or 4В in) barrel the Model 686 Target Champion was introduced in 1992 and has a 150В mm (6В in) match-grade barrel, adjustable trigger stop, and walnut grips the Model 686 Power Port was introduced in 1994 and has a ported 150В mm (6В in) barrel the Model 686 Plus was introduced in 1996 and has a 64,В 76,В 102, or 152В mm (2.5,В 3,В 4, or 6В in) barrel, adjustable sights, 7-shot cylinder, and Hogue rubber grips. Through the years, there have been several variations on the Model 686. They had Goncalo alves hardwood grips until 1994, when the grip was replaced by a rubber Hogue grip. The Model 686 has an adjustable rear sight, and until 1992, the 152 and 211В mm (6 and 8.325В in) versions had the option of an adjustable front sight. The grips on the pistol can be changed, and multiple after-market options are available. The 686 has been made with pistol grips having a squared or rounded end (colloquially, 'square butt' or 'round butt').

The 686PP variant, with PP designating PowerPort, has an integral compensator (also known as a muzzle brake). The 686P variant, marketed as the Model 686 Plus, has a 7-round cylinder. 38 Super cartridges for competitive shooters. The Performance Center made a limited number of Model 686s chambered for. The 686 has been available with 64,В 76,В 102,В 127,В 152, and 211В mm (2.5,В 3,В 4,В 5,В 6, and 8.325В in) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S&W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths.