Smith & Wesson 686 Plus L-Frame .357 Mag Stainless Revolver

A: Dustin, This item is listed on the CA DOJ list, and we would be able to ship it. Please let us know if you have any other questions. http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/safeguns_resp.asp Kindest Regards, David K.

A: Thank you very much

A: Yes Dave, this model includes an "Internal Safety Lock".

A: Yes , this model includes an "Internal Safety Lock".

A: You can use regular loads all day long Donald. No worries my man.

A: you can use .357, 38 special +p and 38 special "standard loads with no issues you will need to Clean the carbon ring out of chamber after extensive use of 38 special ammo (standard and +P)

A: N frame is heavier

A: I have a model 19 with a K frame. Plenty heavy. The L frame should really tame the 357mag.

A: David, no Sir. The N Frame is heavier in weight. The "L" frame came about to correct certain deficiencies of the "K" frame. The "K" .357 sometimes had problems when firing the 125 gr and lighter projectiles. Problems included bad forcing cone erosion and splitting. This seemed to stem from a thin forcing cone wall at the 6:00 position. This thinner point was to accommodate the ejector rod. The "L" frame change that design. The "N" predates the "L" frame. Which is best? Neither! It all depends on the use or purpose of the gun. The "N" is a heaver frame bigger grips, a real boat anchor. "L's" and "K's" are similar in grip size but generally have full lugs and beefier in the barrel to frame area. The "K" frame or medium size will do about anything and seem to balance or handle better or least for some.

A: The n frame is the heavy one. Good luck

A: N frame is a beast!

A: This L frame comes with moulded rubber grip. I hope this helps!

A: Eric, molded rubber/synthetic grips. Just click the first Customer Gallery photo for a nice closeup. -- https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/revolvers/smith---wesson-revolvers---model-686/smith---wesson----m-686-----357---magnum----7---shot---revolver----6-0-quot----barrel---stainless--steel----factory---new---in---box.cfm?gun_id=101029018

A: molded rubber grips

A: Round Butt grip

A: Hi Vlademei and welcome. This model is a Round Butt grip. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Molded round Butt rubber grips.