I am new to the forum and I am looking for some information on a revolver that I have owned for more than 20 years. I have a 4 inch 686 with a round-butt, satin finish, and solid black metal sights without the plastic inserts. The original owner claimed that the gun was made for the U.S. Border Patrol when I took him to the Rod & Gun Club in Mainz, Germany to pick it up after he special ordered it. I traded him out of it before he rotated back to the states in 92. I am guessing that we picked it up in 89 or 90. It also has the distinction of having German proof stamps that I guess they added when it was imported; however, I am just looking for info on the pistol itself. Any takers out there?