This review covers the Smith & Wesson PC Model 686 .357 Magnum revolver, noting its seven-shot capacity and Performance Center enhancements. The reviewer highlights its shooting performance with various ammunition types, discusses its features like the unfluted cylinder and Altamont grips, and touches on trigger quality and recoil management. However, the review also points out reliability issues, including light primer strikes and a trigger failure to reset, leading to a recommendation against this specific internal lock model.
This video provides an overview of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 686 Plus revolver, showcased at SHOT Show 2018. Tony Mellie from Smith & Wesson's Performance Center highlights its features, including a comfortable grip, precise trigger pulls (3.5 lbs single-action, 10 lbs double-action), and a 7-shot cylinder cut for full moon clips. It's designed for competitive shooting with features like a quick-release thumb piece and a 5-inch vented barrel with a high-bright orange interchangeable front sight.
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