yes, its a 686. i bought it ppt and the scope was already on it. i may take it off, but not sure yet. was thinking of getting a cowboy holster and recreate the time when i was in wyoming practicing quick draw. that was the time i dropped a loaded .357 much like this one, on my foot with the hammer on halfcock. the gun shoots really well and the trigger is so light and action smooth. even the gun range employees were saying how smooth it felt. yeah, i let them play with it, its an indoor range and they let me stay late to shoot a few rounds.....