Nacho;
Funny you should mention that...as a point of fact, it was. It looks like he saw me coming! But...it is what it is. Done and done...Live and Learn!

Lucky Gunner's article regarding lock failure was balanced, and apparently well-researched, but BOY! The flood of guys responding with personal, sometimes multiple failure stories was amazing! Definitely something to consider, imo.

Despite it all, I LOVE Smith & Wesson revolvers, and IF the filler plugs I have seen mentioned on the forum will remove both the lock and the lock-up problem, then, I am game!

BUT maybe, just maybe...one day, I will find the Unicorn of a 686-3,4,or 5 in great shape, for a reasonable price (less than new) and live happily ever after!

You think?