Smith & Wesson PC Model 686 2.5″ .357 Mag 7rd Stainless/Wood
About this product
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 is a compact stainless steel revolver built for reliable service and refined handling. It is chambered for .357 Magnum and accepts .38 Special, and features a 2.5″ precision-crowned barrel and Performance Center action tuning. The revolver ships with fitted wood grips, an unfluted cylinder cut for moon clips, and adjustable rear sight with a red ramp front sight. Its combination of a short barrel, 7-round capacity and tuned action makes it suitable for personal protection and range use where compact handling and robust construction are priorities.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .357 Magnum / .38 Special, compatible with both cartridges listed in the product data.
- The cylinder holds 7 rounds for extended capacity compared with standard 6-shot designs.
- The barrel measures 2.5 inches and is described as a precision-crowned barrel.
- The action is Single/Double Action, per the provided specifications.
- The finish and primary material are listed as stainless steel.
- The weight is listed as 34.6 oz (as provided in the product data).
- The overall length is listed as 7.5 inches.
- The sights are a red ramp front and an adjustable rear sight.
- The grips are wood, described as custom/performance wood grips.
- Included features list PC-tuned action, unfluted cylinder, and a cylinder cut for moon clips.
Built and finished with Performance Center work, this Model 686 combines precision barrel work, refined trigger characteristics and practical handling in a short-barrel package. Its stainless construction and fitted wood grips provide a balanced feel and durable finish for regular use at the range or in personal-protection roles, while moon-clip compatibility and a 7-shot cylinder add functional versatility.
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