Smith 686+ vs 627 Performance Center

ericoak · Nov 13, 2018

I’m looking at upgrading my 686+ and I see two options. One is the 686+ Performance Center and the other is the 627 Performance Center. The main difference between the two besides the frame size is the 686 is cut for moon clips which I like. I’m leaning towards the 627, but wondering if the larger frame size is a problem for someone with small than average hands. It seems like the N frame trigger reach isn’t significantly longer the L frame. Is this true? Any other input between the two?

Mt Airy · Nov 13, 2018

The N frame is big for small hands. You really don’t want the pistol rockin and rollin in your hand.

alucard0822 · Nov 13, 2018

There isn't much difference in trigger reach, IMO, grips change the feel more than the frame size IMO. That being said, the N does feel noticeably larger and bulkier, although not much heavier. Your needs may also point you to one or the other, the 8rd 627 is more fun, and would be a better range gun, there are a few 627 models cut for moons from the factory, but if not, most any gunsmith or S&W will cut the cylinder for you. Have handled the PC686, personally don't like the extra rotational mass of a solid cylinder, hate the comp cylinder release, and it just comes with plain Hogue grips and the most boring overall look, the SSR looks and feels much better, the 5" pro series is really nice too. I personally despise the 7rd + models, but I competed with revolvers, and most matches require only 6rds to be loaded, and having primarily 6 shooters, I'm not used to the 7th round on the few I tried out.

ericoak · Nov 13, 2018

I spoke with the owner and the 627 is cut for moon clips. At $800 and like brand new, I can't pass it up.

alucard0822 · Nov 13, 2018

ericoak said:
I spoke with the owner and the 627 is cut for moon clips. At $800 and like brand new, I can't pass it up.

yea, buy that :thumbsup:

Awesome revolver for a great price.

ericoak · Nov 14, 2018

Beautiful gun. Very smooth and fits great. Balances better than my 686 also.

Magnumite · Nov 14, 2018

If that is a round butt grip frame under those stocks, it is K frame round butt dimensions...unless Smith has changed that.

Boom Boom · Nov 14, 2018

I have smallish hands. N-frame 686 doesn't work for me. Cannot comfortably/safely reach the trigger. 627 PC is no problem for me and handles about the same as my model 66 (no dash).

alucard0822 · Nov 14, 2018

ericoak said:
Beautiful gun. Very smooth and fits great. Balances better than my 686 also.

That is a sweet wheelgun

ericoak · Nov 14, 2018

Boom Boom said:
I have smallish hands. N-frame 686 doesn't work for me. Cannot comfortably/safely reach the trigger. 627 PC is no problem for me and handles about the same as my model 66 (no dash).

I thought the 686 was an L frame and the 627 was an N frame.

Boom Boom · Nov 16, 2018

ericoak said:
I thought the 686 was an L frame and the 627 was an N frame.

Yep. I wrote the wrong frame size. Same problem, though. 627 PC fits my hands like a glove. 686 feels too big and trigger reach is too long.

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