Smith & Wesson Model 686 Performance Center CALIFORNIA LEGAL - .38/.357 - Stainless

California compliance

• Status: Sold in California as a DOJ Roster handgun.
• Configuration: Factory. Nothing is modified.
• Good to know: Roster listings change. We confirm the current status of this exact model and finish before every sale. Law-enforcement and private-party purchases follow different rules; tell us if that applies to you.
• Learn more: Buying a handgun in California (FAQ)

About this handgun

Smith & Wesson Model 686 Performance Center is a .38 Spl/.357 Mag revolver with a 6" barrel and a 6-round capacity. Finish: Stainless Steel.

Manufacturer details

Performance Center guns originate from standard designs or are created from the ground up. From hand-cutting and fitting to fine tuning for precision, these firearms are top performers. Products from the Performance Center are the ultimate expression of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern technology. The Performance Center Model 686 Competitor features Chrome Hammer, Chrome Trigger with Trigger Stop, Adjustable Barrel Weights and PC Tuned Action.

• Two-Tone finish
• Chrome hammer
• Chrome Trigger with Trigger stop
• Adjustable Barrel weights
• PC tuned action

Specifications

• Brand: Smith & Wesson
• Caliber: .38 Spl/.357 Mag
• Action: Double Action
• Capacity: 6
• Barrel: 6 in
• Finish / color: Stainless Steel
• California compliance: CA DOJ Roster Approved
• Manufacturer part #: 170319
• UPC: 22188703191

Buying from WBT Guns

• Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
• Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
• Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
• Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
• Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ

WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.

A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.