Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Plus .357 Magnum Revolver – 5" Vented Rib, 7-Shot, Satin Stainless
The Performance Center Model 686 Plus blends the proven L-frame .357 Magnum with custom-shop refinements that matter in the hand and on the range. Its tuned action, 5-inch vent-rib barrel, and unfluted 7-shot cylinder offer a balance of shootability, capacity, and durability that stands out among modern double-action revolvers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light wear marks are visible on close inspection but do not affect function or appearance.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Plus revolver with factory laminated hardwood target grips (Part No. 11760)
Built in the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, this 686 Plus features a hand-tuned double-action/single-action trigger system. The chromed trigger incorporates an over-travel stop for a short, repeatable reset, while the Performance Center speed-release thumb-piece speeds cylinder manipulations.
The 5-inch stainless-steel barrel wears a vented rib, full-length underlug, and longitudinal lightening cuts that shift weight rearward for improved balance without sacrificing stability.
An unfluted stainless cylinder raises capacity to seven rounds and is factory-cut for moon clips, giving shooters fast, positive extraction options with .357 Magnum or .38 Special ammunition.
The topstrap comes drilled and tapped for an optic base, and the revolver ships with an orange interchangeable ramp front sight paired to a fully adjustable rear blade for precise iron-sight work.
Finished in satin stainless from end to end, the L-frame carries finger-groove, palm-swell laminated hardwood stocks that locate the hand consistently and tame recoil under full-power loads.