I recently traded for a Model 686-1 revolver. My initial inspection of the gun was quite positive until I got it home and was able to give it a closer inspection. When the trigger is pulled it will, on occasion, fail to rotate the cylinder. This only happens maybe once in every 50 trigger pulls. The next thing that I noticed was that the hand was not flush with the face of the frame, it protrudes thru the frame about the thickness of several business cards. I'm sure this is what is causing the cylinder to bind. Has anyone attempted to dress and shorten a cylinder hand? The S&W Factory says I should return it to the factory for proper fitting. The Jerry Kuhnhausen book says the hand must be dressed to be flush with the face of the frame, but removing to much material will make the hand useless. Any personal experiences would be appreciated. Thanks, Bidemhi
686-1 Cylinder Hand Problem
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JAREDSHS
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my advice is to let S&W address the problem, don't let "Bubba" ruin
a fine weapon. S&W probably won't charge you a cent.
a fine weapon. S&W probably won't charge you a cent.
lhump1961
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+1...send it home to Mama Smith...she'll fix 'er up! I wouldn't start grinding anything down!
It could very well be that a previous owner changed out the hand and inadvertently installed one for an N frame, which would be the cause of the tip of the hand extending into the frame window, instead of being flush.
Take the advice of other respondents and send it back to S&W for repair.
Take the advice of other respondents and send it back to S&W for repair.
