Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery are both single/double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is the more affordable option, starting at $959.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is lighter (12 oz vs 31.7 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs 9mm), model (360PD vs 986), capacity (5 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (2" vs 2.5").
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $959.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver.

