I own the 686-3 pictured below which has a trigger/action issue.

With the hammer cocked in single action mode I can push the hammer forward until it falls.

What has worn and what is the fix?

I bought this revolver new in the box back in 1989 and it has never had any action work. It does have a very smooth double action pull, and a crisp and light single action release...

Does this gun need a trip to a competent gunsmith?

Edmo

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Send it back to S&W. It's got a lifetime warranty, right?

The single-action mechanism is worn or chipped to the point it can be over-ridden by simply pushing off on the hammer. As suggested above -- send it back to S&W.

I have this same type 6" purchased new in 1993. Earlier this year the cylinder was not indexing properly 20% of the time. With the side plate pulled it was cleaned , dried w/compressed air , oiled and re-sealed. Works GREAT. If you bought new...send her back. Likely a simple fix...

These are WONDERFUL pieces of machinery...mine is here in WY protecting tonight in a hotel room...just like it has for 22 years. Never killed more than a grouse. She's a traveler!!! The most laid back friend I ever had...always ready and never jumped outta' the holster...not one time with a threat. SS S&W; clean the ol' girl up once in a while...oil and she'll never let ya down.

No BS...Jus' sayin'

Although I'm the first and only owner, I don't think this revolver is covered by S&W's warranty.

Edmo

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Well, it needs to be fixed regardless. It's a simple repair that any competent gunsmith who knows his/her way around the innards of a S&W can accomplish in about 15 minutes.

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That's push off as noted by previous posters. The more you demonstrate push off, the more you hurt the engagement surfaces. So I wouldn't do it anymore. Honestly it's a very simple fix (unless you've pushed it off too many times which can result in needing a new hammer and trigger). There is a sticky in the gunsmithing section that covers it.

If it were my gun I'd give s&w a call. FYI, lifetime warranty started in 1989, although not sure on the month. So that would be my first stop. Good luck!

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The Lifetime Service Policy applies to all models from Feb. 1, 1989 forward.

The -3 was still being made in 1993, but the earliest ones were made in 1988.

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BEFORE SENDING IT BACK. CHECK THE STRAIN SCREW TO MAKE SURE IT'S SCREWED DOWN TIGHT. JP

Thanks for the replies and thanks for the tip PPC...

I'll call S&W and if covered I'll send in. If not, there are several competent S&W revolver gunsmiths in my area who should be able to fix it. I've sent an older model 60 in for repair on my dime and the FedEx shipping fees for a firearm is steep.

I just hate to potentially lose my best factory single and double action trigger pull. This gun has been as smooth as butter since new.

Edmo

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