Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Plus – 2.5-Inch, 7-Shot .357 Magnum Revolver
This Performance Center 686 Plus dash-6 pairs the trusted L-frame with factory custom touches that matter: a tuned action, a heavy slab-sided 2.5-inch barrel, and an unfluted seven-shot cylinder cut for moon clips. Built entirely from matte stainless steel, it offers the strength of the standard 686 with the refinements only the Performance Center delivers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, minor scorching, and small exterior blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center factory hard case (gray molded plastic)
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual – Revolvers (Modern Style)
The Performance Center action job gives this revolver a smooth double-action pull and a crisp single-action break, backed by a smooth-face trigger with an over-travel stop for precise control. A chrome teardrop hammer spur complements the trigger work.
The 2.5-inch heavy barrel is slab-sided with a full under-lug for optimal balance and reduced muzzle flip. Laser-engraved markings maintain a clean, professional look while the precision-crowned muzzle protects accuracy.
An unfluted seven-shot cylinder not only boosts capacity but is factory cut for moon clips, allowing quick reloads with .357 Magnum or .38 Special. The matte stainless finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel resists corrosion and glare.
Sighting is straightforward: a dovetailed red/orange ramp front pairs with a micro-adjustable rear, letting the shooter fine-tune point of impact. A black synthetic rubber finger-groove monogrip anchors the gun firmly in hand.
Internal features include Smith & Wesson’s key-lock safety and the dash-6 engineering revision, identified by SKU 170346. MSRP is listed at $1,329, reflecting the Performance Center enhancements and stainless construction.