![]() The Smith & Wesson Model 986: A True ClassicĬlearly, Smith & Wesson has sunk their expertise in gun making into the Model 986 revolver, reflected in both the revolver’s price tag as well as the revolver’s multiple superior features. Though certainly high-quality, the Model 986 is by no means a cheap revolver - both the 2.5-inch and 5-inch variants are nearly $1,200, making them among the more expensive of similarly configured revolvers on the market today. Products from the Performance Center are the ultimate expression of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern technology.” “From hand-cutting and fitting to fine tuning for precision, these firearms are top performers. “Performance Center guns originate from standard designs or are created from the ground up.,” Smith & Wesson explains on their website. The longer Model 986 is part of Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center Pro Series lineup and comes with rubberized grips as well as a fluted titanium cylinder and a crowned barrel for more consistent shooting. The moderately powerful pistol cartridge combined with a frame more than adequate to handle the 9x19mm’s recoil offers a very comfortable plinker with modest recoil.Īccording to the Smith & Wesson website, the Model 986 comes in two variants, a shorter, 2.5-inch barreled version with wooden grips, as well as a larger, 5-inch version. ![]() Due to the 9x19mm’s relatively small diameter compared to some larger pistol cartridges, the Model 986’s cylinder can accommodate 7 cartridges, affording the pistol a relatively high capacity.
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