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Old 08-16-2012, 01:57 PM
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Hello Everyone,

I recently purchased my first revolver. It’s a factory new Smith and Wesson 686 357 4 inch Magnum. I have taken the baby out to the range a couple of times and have fired over 100 rounds of the 38 special and 100 rounds of the 357 158 gr Federal ammo through it. So far it’s been very smooth and accurate and haven’t had any complaints….

Here is my only dilemma so far…while cleaning the firearm I noticed what seemed to be a tiny piece of metal chipped off…The area of concern is located at the 6 o'clock position. ... When I examined firearm forcing cone closer, I also noticed that around the outer edge there is a tiny metal fragment stuck in-between in and around cone. At first I thought it was a piece of lint stuck in between but it’s actually a real tiny piece of metal.

Should I be alarmed? Should I be concerned about the possibility of cracking the forcing cone? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated…Thanks to everyone in advance!!!



Great input everyone... Thank you!

Hope this helps....Here are some close up photos I took today. The photos will show a small chip on the side of the cone and a small metal fragment in-between the cone
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Old 08-16-2012, 02:56 PM
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I don't think there is cause for much alarm. I would contact S&W customer service. If you can get some pictures perhaps you could E-mail them to the customer service department so someone could take a look at them. I understand they are good to work with.
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can you post some pics. Im sure the experts here can help you.
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Sure it ain't a crack?
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Sure it ain't a crack?
Yep....that's what i'm thinking....may be a crack.
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I would be VERY surprised if it was a crack. Examine the forcing cone under BRIGHT light with magnification, and post some clear pics if possible. In any event don't worry, if it is a crack or a manufacturing defect you have a good warranty.......
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Could just be some lead fouling.
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Let's not be jumping to conclusions, it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY for the forcing cone on an L frame 357 to crack. What is more likely is that the barrel needed a bit more "fitting" than normal to fit it to the cylinder. As a result enough material was filed off the rear face of the barrel to leave a burr. Smith & Wesson do NOT remove burrs for a surface such as this because it has zero effect on function. If you don't like looking at that burr it's up to you to purchase a small die stone and remove it.

Since the above is supposition based on a rather sketchy description I won't say for certain that you merely have a small burr on your barrel. However, past history does point to this being the most probable answer. If you want something more that what is basically a guess please post some pictures of the area you are concerned with.
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Welcome from Texas nsfgabe. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.

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Not saying a crack is likely, assuming the OP knows what a burr is but coming from an automotive background I've seen many pieces of "lint" turn out to be something else. Just merely presenting a worst case to error on the side of caution.
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Okay, the chip and burr are not on the forcing cone, which is inside the bore. What you photographed is on the outside of the barrel extension and will not cause any problem whatsoever. You're worrying about nothing.
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Okay, the chip and burr are not on the forcing cone, which is inside the bore. What you photographed is on the outside of the barrel extension and will not cause any problem whatsoever. You're worrying about nothing.
Thanks for the input
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