Recent content by bcarpenterjr

Great POSTS! Thank You! You're postings helped me immensely! My uncle gave me his 686-1 with a 6" barrel and the adjustable front sight. I had no idea that all I needed to do was hold down the back of the sight! THANK YOU!! Best Smith & Wesson Resource Ever!! :):)

Thank you all. I loved the picture above too, awesome! Thanks!

Tamer Grips I'm using the X-Frame Tamer Grip on a 686+ :D Form (Fit and Finish)? Eh h... I'd give it a B or B- :o Function? ... AWESOME!! A++ :D I haven't posted much HERE so I will assume that most or all of you don't know this, but I only ever shoot with just my left hand because my right...

Chamfering You're Revolver! First off I love this forum and I wish had found it earlier. I mean no disrespect to those here that have years more experience than I but I did want to throw some thought into this... The chamfering tool I see online scares the the absolute $#i7 out of me! Using a...

Amazing setup for your j-frame :) I have been using the 11lb rebound-slide spring in my Airweight J-frame for nearly a year and I absolutely love it! You're probably wondering how I can say that? In order for the internal components to function well and return quickly/solidly to their...

That is a brilliant iea that I wil be using tonight! Seems like the diameter of the rod is almost exactly that of the two radiuses combines, plus it expands if its a hair too small! THANKS! :)

Hello Community! This is one of my first posts, hopefully I'm in the right place. Occasionally (about 25% of the time) when cycled very slowly the cylinder stop on my 686+ doesn't engage (click!) before the hammer falls. In single action or at normal speed double action its not an issue...

I'm seriously contemplating having my brand new 686 Plus 4" sent in to S&W for the master revolver action package. I bought it less than a month ago but have about 1,000 rounds thru it already and probably dry fired it another three thousand times at least. With keeping it clean and a tiny bit...

Am I wrong? True - Velocity has no effect on gravity however, isn't it true that a bullet traveling at a higher velocity would traverse the distance between the shooter and target more quickly, meaning the round would have less time to lose elevation (fall/drop), and theoretically be closer to...

I'm getting ready to begin polishing my S&W 686+ 4" ... I just got the firearm yesterday and am already obsessing over how beautiful some of the revolvers are I've seen on here. The guy at my local store recommended Flitz but it seems the majority of folks here prefer the Mothers. I think I...