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There are snub-nose revolvers, and then there is the Performance Center Model 686. Smith & Wesson took their proven stainless L-frame, squeezed a seventh round into the cylinder, and handed it over to the Performance Center crew for the kind of hand fitting and action tuning you normally pay a gunsmith for after the fact. The result is a 2.5 inch .357 Magnum that runs smoother out of the box than most revolvers do after years of use.
The tuned double action pull is the headline here. It is lighter and glassier than a standard 686, and the shorter cylinder rotation of the seven-shot design only helps. You also get a chrome teardrop hammer, a chrome trigger with an adjustable overtravel stop, and a precision crowned barrel that protects the rifling where it matters most for accuracy. The unfluted cylinder gives it a distinctive custom-shop look and comes cut for moon clips, so reloads at the range can be quick and all seven empties come out together.
At roughly 34.6 ounces and 7.5 inches overall, this is not a pocket gun, and that is exactly why it shoots so well. The steel frame soaks up magnum recoil, and the contoured wood grips fill the hand properly instead of leaving your pinky floating. Feed it full-power .357 for serious work or run soft .38 Special all afternoon for practice, no changes needed. The adjustable rear sight paired with a red ramp front means you can dial in your preferred load instead of settling for wherever a fixed-sight gun happens to hit.
This revolver splits the difference between a belt-carry defensive gun and a range piece you just enjoy running. Glass bead blasted stainless keeps the finish practical, the wood keeps it classy, and seven rounds of magnum give you a real cushion over the traditional five-shot snub. It is the kind of wheelgun that tends to stay in the family once it comes home.
Yes. Like every .357 Magnum revolver, it runs .38 Special and .38 Special +P without any modification. A lot of owners practice with affordable .38 loads and keep full-power .357 Magnum on hand for defensive use, which is one of the big draws of this platform.
No, moon clips are optional. The cylinder is cut to accept them, which speeds up reloads and lets you eject all seven cases at once, but the gun fires and ejects loose rounds just fine with the standard extractor star.
Noticeably better. The Performance Center hand-tunes the action, so the double action pull is smoother and lighter than a stock 686, and the seven-shot cylinder's shorter rotation helps too. The chrome trigger also has an adjustable overtravel stop, a feature usually found on custom work.
It carries well on a quality belt holster, though at about 34.6 ounces it is too big for pocket carry. That weight is a fair trade, since the steel L-frame tames .357 Magnum recoil far better than lightweight small-frame snubs and gives you seven rounds instead of five.
| UPC | 022188703467 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 170346 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2.5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 7 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 7.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 7-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.7 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 4.1 |
| Sights | Adjustable |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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