S&W 686 K or L frame?

alias

October 03, 2012 19:43

Is a 686 a K or L frame, and are (square butt)K and L grip frames the same?

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  Txs

  October 03, 2012 20:04

  It's an L frame and yes, they're the same.

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  lcdrdanr

  October 03, 2012 20:05

  A 686 is an L frame. Grips for a K frame fit an L frame whether it's a square butt or round butt, makes no difference. The frames are not identical in that the L frame is heavier and designed for heavier recoil but the grip size between the K and L are the same.
  
  Dan R

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  alias

  October 03, 2012 20:17

  Thanks guys

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  nmyers

  October 04, 2012 02:43

  
  
  Neal

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  beantownshootah

  October 04, 2012 10:39

  quote:Originally posted by alias
  Is a 686 a K or L frame, and are (square butt)K and L grip frames the same?
  
  
  586 and 686 revolvers are built on the L-frame.
  
  K and L frame grips are the same, by design.
  
  By design the the K/L grips also fit the Smith "X" frame, used for the gigantic SW .460 and .500 magnum revolvers.

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  Jorge

  October 05, 2012 12:01

  A K or L grip will also fit an X frame.

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