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The Model 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless revolver is an 'L'-frame .357 Magnum design. These all stainless guns come with various barrel lengths, adjustable sights and either Hogue or Uncle Mike's rubber grips. The P, or Plus variant has a 7 round cylinder rather than the standard 6 round cylinder.
Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge for its heavy-frame revolver. Ammunition was developed by Winchester in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. Using a lengthened and strengthened version of the .38 Special case, the .357 Magnum was rapidly accepted by hunters and law enforcement. At the time of its introduction, it was claimed to easily pierce the body panels of automobiles and crack engine blocks. While it has less power than the .44 Magnum, it compares favorably to the 10mm Norma and .45 ACP, but with better armor penetration. Today factories offer over fifty different loadings in this caliber.
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