686 no dash help

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my brother's no dash hung up the cylinder shooting 125 gn xtps @ 1600 fps (we could legally do that back then). he sent it to smith and wesson for the fix. it works fine now and has a much smaller firing pin hole.

luck,

murf
 
I had surgery on 6/13, I went to the range on the 21st and with some finances being juggled around I probably won't be able to get out there to range for a few weeks. I plan on shooting 150 rounds of 125 gr loads from different manufactures (rem,Winchester, and federal) if it passes that test I will ease on sending it in and even then whose to say it won't be the 151st mag load that messes it up.
 
I had surgery on 6/13, I went to the range on the 21st and with some finances being juggled around I probably won't be able to get out there to range for a few weeks. I plan on shooting 150 rounds of 125 gr loads from different manufactures (rem,Winchester, and federal) if it passes that test I will ease on sending it in and even then whose to say it won't be the 151st mag load that messes it up.

If you are only doing range plinking with the S&W, find the ammo it hangs up on and avoid that brand. Some primer cups are harder/thicker than others and these should not cause jams.
 
If you are only doing range plinking with the S&W, find the ammo it hangs up on and avoid that brand. Some primer cups are harder/thicker than others and these should not cause jams.
The revolver is intended to serve as a backup for hog and deer hunting, a camp gun, for snake shot. I WILL require it to shoot magnums I have several 19s I can use if I wanted to stock to certain loads only.
 
My 4" no dash has never hiccuped with any round I've fired - factory or reload. I use Win or CCI primers and load mild to mag loads, jacketed, plated, and lead cast by me or Missouri Bullets. Have never felt the need for the mod after talking to the S&W guy about returning it and getting the vibe that the world will not end and the sun will rise if I don't send it back...
 
I have a 686-1 with the M stamp and a 586 no dash without the M stamp and the difference between the two firing pin holes is the 686 is .75 and the 586 is .85, 10ths, is not very much, maybe some were bigger and those had problems?
 
The thing is, even WITH the "M" stamp, it's still prudent to verify any ammo chosen for defense.

My 19-3 for some reason has bullet pull issues with 158gr PMC 357 ammo. Different lots confirmed the issue. Same ammo worked fine in a 686 and a blackhawk without issue. Can't explain it, but it happens. Only ammo it has issues with.

With the "M" stamp, it's just less likely to choke on your chosen ammo.
 
From "Firearm Recalls and Safety warnings:"One of the modifications to improve the L-frame revolver is the installation of a new hammer nose..." So there are then two modifications, the hammer nose and the firin pin hole.
Mine is not amended.
Could someone post a pics from both modifications please,?
 
..... I doubt 686s will ever really be "collectible". .......some very unique 686s might one day be desirable, like from my estate. ;) But I think there are and will continue to be far too many to put them anywhere near the same category as Colts.

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Posted a 686-1 on Gunbroker. Left there for 10 days starting at $500, no reserve, shipping included.

$566. Not exactly what one might call a "collectable" price. So much for the value of "once owned by Alfred Sauve".
 
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Posted a 686-1 on Gunbroker. Left there for 10 days starting at $500, no reserve, shipping included.

$566. Not exactly what one might call a "collectable" price. So much for the value of "once owned by Alfred Sauve".
I was lucky enough to get a good deal on mine got a Uberti Cattleman.and 350 cash.
 
I think the firing pin hole/firing pin mod to the 586/686 is a lot less intrusive than the innards replacement a three-screw Ruger goes through when factory modified, plus the Rugers affected were made 1953-1972 so they’re at least 8 years older than a first-year (1980) 686, so I doubt there will be too much of a hit value-wise to the 686 if it’s modified.

The 586/686 are cool guns, and are sturdier than the 19:66 so they’ll handle tons of shooting. My 686+ 4” got a shiny spot worn on the sideplate from the snap on the holster so it was bead blasted for a matte finish.

Stay safe.
 
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