Recent content by Pherfinion

My bad .357/.38 Special. Was unaware the 686+ Performance Center came in other calibers.

I know one size moon clip does not fit all makes of ammo. On my 686+ PC and the moon clips that came with it, I noticed a definite difference in how various manufacturers ammo fit in the clip. Does anyone have some kind of "Guide" as to what moon clips fit what ammo from different...

Forgot to take the gun out of your underpants maybe?

I have been thinking myself about that exact same set up. When I was younger, I could handle a single action pretty well but that was then and this is now, as they say. Mernickle makes some nice leather and I have several (the HiRide with the anti-tipout flap works great when I carry my full...

Think You Will Really Like It I will hazard a guess that you will love your new 1911. I have several Kimbers and one 1911sc "E" Series with the rounded butt. I have found it to be accurate and well functioning. Has handled every type of ammo I have been able to put through it, but is...

Have Been Collecting For Years I have a fairly modest collection that I started when I was about 9 or so up on my grandfathers farm in Sabula, Iowa. I would walk behind his horse team while plowing and pick up what I could (yeah, he used horses!), although I could find them better after it had...

Conundrum I think I understand what you mean. So now if I understand correctly, my two 686+ (both 686-6), one being a Talo 3" Edition and the other the 2015 Performance Center 2.5" are "suspect" if I decide to carry concealed and may not go bang or even worse, misfire completely when needed...

I want to thank everyone who took the time and trouble to respond to my questions regarding the 686+PC. The well thought out responses in addition to how quickly they were offered is much appreciated. It says a lot about forum members and their willingness to help. I love my S&W revolvers and...

Hi Guys... You know I don't post much here but I do have a question regarding the reliability factor of a S&W Model 686+ Performance Center (SKU 170346) I purchased (and posted a photo of) last November 15. I have read of issues regarding very light primer strikes, lockups, and other associated...

I have both the 3" and 2.5" 686+ and I think the 2.5" balances a little better but that is probably just subjective. The grips on each are slightly different, the 3" has the Talo grips but the grips on the 2.5" fills my hand better and aids in balance I think. Although I can't prove it, the...

I am not one to visit the forum much, but thought I'd post a photo of my new 686+ Performance Center with the 2.5" barrel. Beautiful gun and looks great alongside my 686+ Talo with the 3" barrel. If this is the incorrect place to post I would ask the mods to just move it. Action and trigger...

I agree... a L-frame .45ACP would be sweet. So would a 9mm J-Frame, similar to the Charter Bulldog but with the Centennial frame.

Guess I'm the only one. Mary Tyler Moore for sure! "Ohhh Rob!"

I love my S&W 1911 E Series.. recently purchased a set of stag grips to dress it up a little. Shoots and looks great.

For OWB, I use a Tucker HF1 he made for me a few years ago for my Kimber Pro Carry. It fits perfectly and does not protrude below the holster (since the Kimber is 4" and the S&W E Series is 4.25"). Also for IWB I use a Galco Summer Comfort made specifically for the S&W 1911 4.25". It fits...