Description

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 is a compact, precision-tuned revolver designed for shooters who prioritize refined mechanical performance in a short-barrel package. Chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 S&W Special +P, it pairs a 2.5-inch precision crowned barrel with Performance Center hand-fitting and action work. Its configuration—stainless construction, custom wood grips, and provisions for moonclips—makes it suitable for duty, carry, or target applications where reliability and refined trigger feel are required.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum / .38 S&W Special +P.
• The capacity is 7 rounds.
• The barrel measures 2.5 inches.
• The action is Single/Double Action.
• The weight is 34.6 oz.
• The overall length is 7.5 inches (19.1 cm).
• The frame and cylinder are stainless steel with a glass bead finish.
• The grips are custom wood.
• The sighting system is a red ramp front and adjustable rear.
• Notable features include an unfluted cylinder, cylinder cut for moonclips, PC-tuned action, and chrome hammer and trigger with a trigger stop.

Built by Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center, this 686 presents hand-fitted components and refined triggers in a short-barrel package that balances concealability and ballistic capability. The combination of stainless construction, precision crowning, and Performance Center tuning delivers a refined handling experience for shooters seeking mechanical quality and dependable operation in a compact revolver.

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