When I purchased my 686 3" Dlx TALO four years ago, I logged it into my inventory book with notes regarding the TALO 686 having been manufactured with forged hammers and triggers. For what it is worth and maybe not much, this information came from researching the interweb for TALO dealers that...
It appears that the grips are the only difference between the two you have mentioned. If you were looking at the deluxe TALO edition, it would feature non-MIM parts along with the wood grips.
My 686 + Talo had a similar problem a few months ago. When I purchased it, the original owner had only put 21 rounds through it. First chance I had to take it to the range, the cylinder started binding up in DA mode, couldn't get the cylinder to turn in SA either when the binding occurred. I...
Lately, when I get that call, I will interrupt them and say that I will buy their Windows service plan if you can answer one question. OK? "Who is Bill Gates?" Never have had a reply.
Yes, like yours, it appears to have been fired a few times, probably at the PC and not cleaned before boxing. I am curious to know if this was standard procedure or what ,if any, cleaning would have been done. I'll get some pics up tomorrow. Thanks.
Greetings and Happy New Year from La.
I was admiring my recently acquired 627 PC and noticed that the front cylinder face is blackened some or as some would say, has raccoon eyes. I am puzzled as I bought the revolver from a reputable seller on GunBroker who claimed that this was his personal...