Recent content by Tensaw

I've bought a bunch of guns through Gunbroker including my 686 Plus. I use a well reviewed seller with a large number of transactions. Below link is a good example. Smith & Wesson 164222 686 357 Mag 6 Round 4.13” Stainless Steel... - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 872037390

Before I ever noticed the double stamped logo, I had noticed that the stainless finish of the barrel looked different from the frame and cylinder. The barrel looked lighter or faded without the depth of the rest of the gun. Being a newbie, I didn't know if this was really significant for a S&W...

Initially, the dealer didn't think he had a replacement but it turns out does. He's shipping it to my FFL guy and sending me a box of ammo for my trouble. He said he has the bad gun sold. Has a customer who likes to buy oddball stuff like this.

I just acquired my 686 Plus last month as a Christmas present. It's my first revolver. I haven't really had much time to play with the gun but yesterday I thought I would clean it, mainly to get familiar with it. That's when the problem that's in the pic hit me in the face. Don't know how I...

Hey Lou, if you don't mind me asking, what grips are those on your 627-PC? They look very nice. I just got a 686Plus and want to upgrade the grips.

Oops. Sorry. I submitted a new post and managed to get a pic attached.

The wife gave an early Christmas present. She's better than I deserve.

An early Chistmas present from the wife. She treats me way better than I deserve.

Wow! Great info that will help me greatly. Thanks so much for going to the trouble to respond in such detail. Can't wait to get my hands on the 686 (bought some factory ammo yesterday).

I'll be getting a 686 Plus this week which will be my first revolver. I've been reloading 9mm and .45acp for a few years and need to learn what I can about loading .357mag and .38 Special. I understand that the same dies are used for both? The cases are different but .357 cases can be used...

When I saw retirement coming a few years ago, I decided I needed a new hobby so I chose handguns and reloading. I had been around rifles and shotguns all my life but handguns were new to me. To date, all of my handgun experience has been with semi-autos and I like them, but it's time to expand...