Originally Posted by Bobby in Texas

I bought my 386 a couple of years ago and had similar problems getting it sighted in. Once I managed to get zero'd, everything seemed fine until I took a very close look at the frame and discovered a crack was developing between the cylinder and the hammer on the right hand side of the gun. I believe that it is now unsafe to shoot and caution other owners of this gun to closely inpect their guns as well. I'm very fond of my 386 but I don't feel it is safe any longer. I believe I will most likely look at the model 686 instead in hopes that it's stronger frame material will not be susceptable to this type of stress fracture. Good luck and happy shooting