When serious collectors and demanding shooters want the very best handguns, they turn to Smith & Wessons Performance Center. Known the world over for their unique design and uncompromising quality, Smith & Wessons master gunsmiths build each handgun from the ground up, combining old world hand craftsmanship with modern technology to create extremely accurate, high performance models designed for the most demanding shooters. The Model 627 Performance Center is compact in size and utilizes the .357 magnums unquestioned power. It features the smallest barrel on the market, while still maintaining full length extraction. It comes with an adjustable front sight and snag resistant eagle boot grips that make this an ultimate defense revolver."