Recent content by TonyS&W19

Canted barrels, this is still happening. Just sent a 686-6 3inch back for a barrel issue. It was on straight when i sent it back to them, and they repaired the problem by sending me back a canted barrel. It is on it's 3rd trip to the factory to try and correct the issue. I would not buy...

686-6 Pictures of barrel and frame The front site was off center and leaning to the left.The top of barrel was spot on. The front of the barrel didn't look right, and the site picture was off. It was sent to S&W and they tried to reposition the barrel to level out the front site. I couldn't get...

Sorry i have not been able to get pictures posted. I did take the gun to a gunsmith today with over 35 years on the job. He told me that the gun needs a new barrel and to try and get then to take it back. It appears it was over torque.

Look real nice, I'm in. Thank you

I have a question, who would you hold responsible for damaged or defective guns, the Distributor or the manufacture? I have been talking to both S&W and Talo over a 686-6 Deluxe that has issue. Maybe this is why they are parting ways.

You got it right, the date on the box is 102416. Just got it back from S&W but still not right. Thanks for the help.

Did they ever fix it? I am going through the same thing with a 686-6 3 inch. Returned to S&W twice.

I have a new 686-6 Talo edition 3 inch that has been sent to the factory twice now. The barrel was twisted and leaning to one side. Customer service said it was canted, but it appeared to be a defective barrel because the barrel was lined up perfectly on the top. The under lug seamed to be out...

Will have to get back to you. The gun was just shipped back yesterday to S&W for repairs. Thanks for your help. I'll get back to you when the gun is returned.

Need help trying to find out if my New Model 686-6 3in. deluxe is recent production or old stock. Has been shipped back to S&W twice now for twisted barrel, canted not lined up properly, etc. Serial number DDF81XX. Customer service has been great. Quality workmanship not so good.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am a new owner of S&W 686-6 3in.tallo edition. Sadly to say, it is at the factory for a "canted barrel". The good news is that if it were not for reading the post on the forum I might not have been looking for this, or noticed the damage. Purchased on the internet...