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    686 no dash return

    I had the lock up happen to me on a friends 586. Gun was useless for well over a minute. Send it in. Here's the thread.. http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/278856-586-no-dash-non-m-lockup-today.html
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    Sold: Reduced to $125 5 Shot Leather Ankle Holster for J-Frame S&W

    5 Shot makes outstanding stuff. 5 Shot Leather, LLC - CP When I had the chance to try one of his Ankle holsters and avoid the 6 month wait I jumped on it. Holster is very well made but ankle carry is just not for me. Now $125 Shipped via USPS. PayPal +4%
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    J Frame Crimson Trace LG305, Uncle Mikes Grips etc..

    (SOLD) LG 305 Crimson Trace for J-Frame. $230 Shipped Used for 2 sessions at range with wife. http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/SigUser/4sale/file_zps6d21ac1d.jpg http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/SigUser/4sale/file_zps18175f9c.jpg...
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    J Frame Apex Duty/Carry kit -- A winner!

    I had 3 light strikes out of 25 rounds. CCI primers. I removed it and went back to stock.
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    586 no dash non M Lockup today.

    I agree, if the gun says .357 on the barrel, it should be able to shoot all .357. Never know where the gun may end up. I'll work on him today.
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    586 no dash non M Lockup today.

    A friend was shooting a 6" 586 and it suffered from the lockup with 357 125 grain.. I'd read about it when researching the 686 models and "m" stamp. Took a minute of wiggling and I was able to swing out the cylinder. But during that minute.. that was one useless hunk of metal. Looked at the...
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    Was in LGS today looking for 686

    Buy it, send it back, S&W will correct it. FedEx both ways on their dime. Eventually the bean counters will figure out that doing it right the first time will save them the shipping costs. And then.. they'll stop agitating for cheap.. and agitate for good. Until the next crop of bean...
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    Source for Old Style Thumbpiece Cyl Release k/L-frame?

    I got this response http://smith-wessonforum.com/wanted-buy/260318-wtb-k-frame-thumbpiece-blued.html#post136623481 in my WTB ad..
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    WTB: K frame Thumbpiece Blued.

    Recently purchased a 13-3 that came with the new style thumbpiece. Looking for one of these.. Numrich is currently sold out. Thanks,
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    Just sent 617 back to S&W Customer Service

    617 arrived today. Actually yesterday, but I had to sign for it today. 9 days door to door is outstanding service.. Note says 'replaced cylinder' and 'cut forcing cone' In the case was three pieces of blank paper labeled L, R, B which I take to be a test for lead spitting? The new...
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