{"id":31849,"date":"2015-01-24T20:42:31","date_gmt":"2015-01-25T01:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=31849"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:31:26","slug":"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver &#8211; Performance Center 686&#8211;Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=smith%20and%20wesson%20686\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Smith &amp; Wesson Performance Center 686<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=smith + performance + 686\" campaign=\"Smith Performance\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smith &amp; Wesson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Model:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 686 Plus (Performance Center)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame Size:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L-Frame<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 .357 Magnum \/ .38 Special +P<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Double Action \/ Singe Action<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7 Rounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2.5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front Sight:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Red Ramp<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear Sight:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adjustable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7.5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grip:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wood<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel Material:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stainless Steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cylinder Material:<\/strong> \u00a0 Stainless Steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame Material:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stainless Steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matte Glass Bead Blast<\/li>\n<li><strong>M.S.R.P.:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $1,089[\/one_half]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31851\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1652.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31851\" class=\"wp-image-31851 size-full\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1652.jpg\" alt=\"xx\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1652.jpg 512w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1652-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1652-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are many existing holster options for an L-frame revolver.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=22%20snub%20nose%20revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\">Snubby revolvers<\/a> have been a mainstay of concealed carry since the introduction of the original Smith &amp; Wesson \u201cChief\u2019s Special\u201d in 1950. Although immensely practical as a defensive handgun, the classic snubby revolver has always suffered from a few serious drawbacks&#8211;most notably, having a limited ammo capacity, and being difficult to shoot well. However, a little bit of modern technology and a lot of meticulous attention from the talented gunsmiths in the Smith and Wesson Performance Center have elevated the classic snubby revolver to a new level.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31861\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1643.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31861\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31861\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1643-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The Performance Center snub is distinguished by a beautiful unfluted cylinder.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1643-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1643-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1643.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Performance Center snub is distinguished by a beautiful unfluted cylinder.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This Performance Center 686 Plus firmly straddles the line between old school and modern design. At its core, this revolver is a stainless-steel double-action revolver with wood grips and iron sights. But this 686 Plus has a capacity of seven rounds in the same diameter cylinder that used to only fit six. Combine that increased capacity with the magic of some fine-tuning in the Performance Center, and you have a thoroughly modern defensive revolver.<\/p>\n<h2>Better Features<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, this PC 686 Plus is considerably larger than the classic 5-shot snubby revolver. At 7.5 inches long and nearly 35 ounces in weight, this gun is not suited for pocket carry. However, if you are willing to carry a larger revolver, the size increase pays huge dividends. The 686 Plus has good-sized wood stocks that will fit even large hands. And, the larger \u201cL-frame\u201d makes for a more comfortable grip and trigger reach than small-frame snubbies.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31850\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1651.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31850\" class=\"wp-image-31850 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1651-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1651\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1651-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1651-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1651.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seven rounds of .357 Magnum is quite a bit of firepower.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since 1996, Smith &amp; Wesson has offered L-frame <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=.357%20magnum%20revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\">.357 Magnum revolvers<\/a> in six or seven shot capacities. Although the cylinder diameter is the same, modern advances in materials technology have allowed the cylinder walls to be thinned enough to fit an extra round. While some traditionalists still prefer the traditional 6- round L-frame, when it comes to a defensive revolver, the extra round is a huge benefit.\u00a0\u00a0 By comparison, the 686 Plus has 40% more capacity than a typical small-frame snub nose revolver.\u00a0\u00a0 With seven rounds on tap, the 686 Plus is approaching the capacity of most single-stack semi-auto pistols suitable for concealed carry. All of a sudden, carrying a revolver instead of a semi-auto doesn\u2019t seem like so much of a compromise in ammunition capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of this particular 686 Plus is the extra attention from Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s talented Performance Center gunsmiths. Performance Center guns are Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s best products, designed for their most demanding customers. This translates into a high level of fit and finish, but more importantly, a well-tuned action. This type of refinement is particularly valuable in a double-action revolver, which can have a long and heavy trigger. The Performance Center tuning produces a light and smooth trigger pull. Together with the smaller required rotation of the 7-shot cylinder, this 686 Plus trigger is a delight. I have experienced better revolver triggers on finicky target guns, but the Performance Center guns strike a proper balance between a light trigger and rock solid reliability.<\/p>\n<p>The Performance Center snub is adorned with a few distinguishing cosmetic features, like the unfluted cylinder and the slab-side barrel. The gun also sports an engraved Performance Center logo on the left side-plate, and a laser etching on the barrel shroud. Both give the revolver a unique custom appearance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31858\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1645.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31858\" class=\"wp-image-31858 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1645-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1645\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1645-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1645-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1645.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2.5 inch barrel a still produces muzzle velocities over 1,100 feet per second.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Better Performance<\/h2>\n<p>Shooting a snubby revolver is usually a challenge. Shooting a .357 Magnum snubby revolver is <em>always<\/em> a challenge. I have mostly given up on shooting small-frame Magnums, unless I am required to do so. It can be done, but I am not a fan.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting .357 Magnum rounds from an L-frame snubby revolver, however, is a far better experience. The additional weight, along with the larger frame and grips, make a big difference. Although shooting Magnums will still definitely get your attention, the gun is manageable with a proper crush grip. Regardless, a snubby Magnum revolver is not well suited to anyone who is recoil sensitive. At least you always have the option of shooting .38 Special +P, if desired.<\/p>\n<p>Even with the short barrel, this 686 Plus offers strong ballistic performance with Magnum loads. I tested four different brands of premium defensive ammo, and all produced average muzzle velocity in excess of 1,100 feet per second. At these velocities, you should be able to expect excellent performance from modern expanding jacketed hollow point bullets.<\/p>\n<p>The 686 Plus is also exceptionally accurate for snubby. I had no problem with drilling out the x-ring of a standard NRA target at 7 yards. Similarly, a steel plate rack at 10 yards can be cleared with no problem. Even at 25 yards, head shots on a silhouette are easy to come by. This is due in part to the revolver\u2019s excellent adjustable rear sight, and high visibility red ramp front sight.<\/p>\n<p>This revolver is also set up for using moonclips, which hold all seven rounds as a single unit for ease of loading and unloading. A discussion of the pros and cons of moonclips is unfortunately beyond the scope of this article. The utility of moonclips in a defensive revolver is open to debate&#8211;but there is no drawback to having the cylinder cut to accept them. With this 686 Plus, you have the option of using moonclips or not.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31859\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1646.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31859\" class=\"wp-image-31859 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1646-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1646\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1646-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1646-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1646.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Performance Center logo is tastefully applied to the left side.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Better Snubby<\/h2>\n<p>While not really fair to compare this gun to a traditional small-frame snubby revolver, that is a natural comparison. The <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-686\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\">PC 686 Plus snub<\/a> is much easier to shoot, more accurate, and more powerful. With seven rounds of .357 Magnum on tap, this gun compares favorably with the firepower of many semi-automatic handguns. If you are a \u201crevolver guy,\u201d and want to carry a wheel gun, you don\u2019t have to feel under gunned with this 686 Plus.<\/p>\n<p>Prices of quality revolvers have been creeping up in recent years. A standard 686 Plus snubby retails for $849. Performance Center guns, however, always command a premium price. The PC version of the 686 Plus snub retails for $1,089. For the extra $240, you get wood grips, different sights, a cylinder cut for moonclips, and a hand tuned action. In my opinion, the extra cash is very well spent. As with any Smith &amp; Wesson firearm, the 686 Plus is covered with a lifetime service policy, and their customer service is some of the best in the business.<\/p>\n<p>Carrying a snub nose revolver is always a compromise of some kind. The Performance Center 686 Plus addresses some of these shortcomings with additional capacity and ease of use. Unfortunately, that additional capability comes in a package much larger than the traditional snubby revolver. If you can cope with the additional size and weight, this is a remarkable carry gun. A blend of old and new technology, with some custom craftsmanship thrown in, makes this 686 Plus a better snubby, and a great choice for carry.<\/p>\n<p><em>The author would like to thank Winchester (www.winchester.com), Federal (www.federal premium.com), and Hornady (www.hornady.com), for providing ammunition for testing. All shooting was done at the Southern Exposure training facility in Lakeland, Florida (www.southernexposuretraining.com).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31853\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1654.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31853\" class=\"wp-image-31853 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1654-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1654\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1654-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1654-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1654.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This snub feels great in the author\u2019s large hands.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31852\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1653.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31852\" class=\"wp-image-31852 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1653-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1653\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1653-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1653-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1653.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The business end of a .357 Magnum will get your attention!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31856\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1650.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31856\" class=\"wp-image-31856 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1650-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1650\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1650-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1650-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1650.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Performance Center snub is distinguished by a beautiful unfluted cylinder.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31855\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1649.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31855\" class=\"wp-image-31855 size-medium\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Snubby .357 Revolver - Performance Center 686--Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1649-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"smith 1649\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1649-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1649-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-1649.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author carried the 686 Plus in a simple belt slide holster from Don Hume.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31904\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/smith-grip-1655.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-performance-center-686-review\" title=\"Smith &amp; 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