Recent content by holmegaard

@mus, thank you for the photo! That that pretty much confirms that mine hasn't been back. M686 vs MOD686 probably the whim of whoever was stamping that day (or multiple stamps floating around). This one's at the top of my never sell/trade list. Same fellow has a LNIB 629-1 *Lew Horton* 3" for...

She was born in March 1987. I'm aware of the recall & it's purpose, but not entirely sure whether or not this one has been back. As shown in the photo below, there is an "M" just in front of the 686-1. Googled "s&w 686 m stamp", & the photos it found all showed the M stamped right below or...

Thanks all! It's quickly become my favorite gun... of any type.

Fellow at the range I frequent let me try his 686 (not sure what dash, probably no dash since he said it was from mid-80s) for a few cylinders full one day this summer. It was one of those "where have you been all my life" moments, & the search was on to get one for myself. Have owned and/or...

Indeed I do :). Likely the last time this rifle (except for the barrel) will EVER see 300 shots between cleanings.

Thanks freescopesdad! Tweaked the ejector as you recommended (essentially no space between ejector/flat, ejector/rib) & it has made all the difference. First range trip - 100 rounds, four types of ammo, 32 fte (REALLY!). Ammo type, magazine, etc. didn't make a difference. Cleaned rifle &...

Rented a Sport at my LGS this afternoon, & it didn't take long to decide I wanted one. They have both the Sport & Standard versions available, at the same price. Am pretty much agnostic as to the difference in the hand guards, but the different sights caught my attention & I'm not sure which...