Recent content by ChazFraz

I have the same gun. I love it. The only problems I've had is gunk building up under the ejector star. I used too much oil. The oil collected the gunk. I use Hoppes #9. Cleans it up nice. Here's a Hickok45 video on Revolver cleaning. He knows more than I do...

The previous owner may have filed down the strain screw and replaced the springs. Not an uncommon modification. Some think they improve the trigger by lightening it. MidwayUSA and others will sell you a new strain screw and spring kit to bring your S&W up to "spec". Cost is small and its an...

I guess that's what happened. It did have a nice trigger. Too bad it only fired about half my rounds loaded with CCI primers. He may have tried to "tune" his revolver to the ammo required by his department. I've had no problems since I replaced the strain screw. Great gun.

I have a 10-11 heavy barrel also from Victoria Police. Beat up, but shoots good. I replaced the filed down strain screw and the Uncle Mikes grips. After that I just shoot it and clean it and shoot it again. M10's are great guns. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.

That's a great looking gun. What kind of holster will you pair it with?

Open the cylinder and look on the frame, just under the barrel. You should see the serial number and 686-6 just below. I have one from 2013. They're great guns, enjoy it.

My 686 does not have that burr under hand. I'd take it back to the shop where I bought it. Maybe they can exchange it for another one.

Could you be a little more specific describing your defect? I don't see much difference between your gun and my stock 686. Your hand seems a little longer, but maybe its the light or camera angle. Good luck with your new 686. I hope you get it sorted out without a return to SW.

Let us know how you like it. I bought a 10-11 from Buds a couple years ago. Its a bit beat up, but shoots good. Reloading makes shooting more fun.

Go ahead and buy it. Don't let that stupid lock keep you from a gun you want. You can always get a -4 later.

I saw M65 Police Trade-in for $400 at Buds Gunshop last week. You might go there and look 'em over.

Bernhard Goetz, NYC subway shooter, back in '80's used the 38 caliber Model 38 Airweight to shoot 4 attackers. He served 8 months in prison for carrying an unlicensed firearm. He also had legal fees and lawsuits to deal with. Use of a gun is the last resort.

I hope nothing happens to that cat.....It could be a cat-tastrophy. :)

Are you sure its a -8? The last I heard SW was still making -6. I'd poke around the S&W web page for parts. They may have what you need on hand. If that fails, keep checking Midway. Good luck with the 686 :)

That's a beautiful gun. I'd get the rest of it done too. Too bad about that stupid lock. It spoils the look