Yep, that is exactly what I've seen as well from other examples. Thinking I will contact S&W tomorrow
I thought at 686s needed work? But sure, I'll go ahead and fire some heavy loads and see what's up.
I suspect if it was a problem some previous owner would have had it fixed in the three decades since.
If I'm needing it I will most likely do the same thing, I will be shooting first.The Evangelist Cowboy
I had my modification done locally as one of the nearby gun shops had a gunsmith who was authorized by S&W to do the modification. I think I had back within a day or two.
My "M" stamp is in the exact same location as seen in gotboostvr's photo.
I just got this no dash 686 today and like an idiot I didn't check for the "m" mod they did, there are a few dimples resembling an M but I can figure out if it was crap engraving or just marks in the steel what are yalls thoughts?View attachment 847435
No dash and -1 are not flooding markets, now dash plus how many I agree. In fact collectors usually stop at -4 because of MIM parts and the Clinton lock.