The Smith & Wesson 686 Mountain Gun in .357 Magnum (brand part no. 14040) is an L-frame revolver built as a lighter-weight take on the standard 686, giving hunters and hikers a big-bore-capable revolver that carries easier in the backcountry. Smith & Wesson finishes the frame and 4-inch barrel in stainless steel and tops it with a gold bead front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight for fast, precise aiming. The cylinder holds 7 rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special, one more than a standard 6-shot revolver. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, the Mountain Gun favors hunters and outdoorsmen who want extra capacity in a trail-ready .357 Magnum.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum, which also fires .38 Special ammunition.
• Features a double-action/single-action trigger.
• The barrel measures 4 inches.
• Finished in stainless.
• Sighting is a gold bead front, adjustable rear combination.
• Cylinder capacity is 7 rounds, one more than a standard revolver.
• Shipping weight of approximately 3.5 pounds.
• Built on the mid-size L-frame, designed for sustained .357 Magnum use.
• Fitted with walnut grips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this revolver fire .38 Special ammunition? Yes, a .357 Magnum cylinder also chambers and fires .38 Special rounds.

How many rounds does the cylinder hold? 7 rounds, one more than a standard 6-shot revolver.

What sights does this revolver use? A gold bead front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight.

Buy the Smith & Wesson 686 Mountain Gun

A trail-ready, high-capacity .357 Magnum revolver is exactly what the Mountain Gun delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.