Just got a 686 model 11760 today

pcmacd

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I won't get to the range until Sunday. Grrr.

Double action is just a tad heavier than I prefer; it is quite good but I like it a bit lighter - easy to fix.

The SA is really good with a tiny bit of creep I expect will get ironed out.

I just love this weapon with the unfluted cylinder:
I've wanted one of these with the unfluted cylinder ever since I saw one 15 or so years back!

They came up on Palmetto last week at a really good price and I just could not help mesef?

The cylinder to barrel gap is so tiny that you have to hold it to the light to see it! I'm not sure I could get any feeler gauge in there.
  • It has got to be about 0.001" to 0.002"???

  • The cylinder end is absolute square to the shaft, so when you turn the cylinder you see no difference in the gap.

  • Even my FREAKING AWESOME 6" heavy Dan Wesson 15-2 isn't this tight? [and that sucker is the most accurate handgun I own?]

    You can see the wobble on the DW as you rotate the cylinder and watch the gap to the barrel. Observable? Yes. But it doesn't seem to affect accuracy.
The workmanship on the 686 is magnificent, as it came from the S&W Custom Shop...

OH BOY!!!!
 
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I expect the barrel-cylinder gap is larger than 0.001-0.002". If it does not have a gap of at least 0.003", the cylinder is likely to bind against the barrel shank when there is powder fouling and especially if you shoot plain lead bullets and get lead fouling.
 
Which makes the better L frame?
A 7 shot 357, or a 5 shot 44?
I already have the 5 shot 44, the M69.
That 7 shot L frame 357 makes a lot of sense.
So the only logical thing is to have one of each.

That’s a wild looking revolver, PCM. I like it.

Is it safe to dry fire those guns? If so, I’d be doing that a lot. Every revolver that I have got better with use.

Range report requested.
 
You are sure to like it! I have a 5" 686-6 Pro Series that I am quite fond of. Pics do not the Hi Viz Sight I installed. Mine has a great trigger! Bob
 

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pcmacd, I've been an L-Frame fan since shortly after they were introduced; owned several, and carried one for a few years. I haven't had the PC type you have, but did have a few different models over the years. They became my favorite .357s, and I still have a couple around here. Your new 7-shooter PC model should serve you well..
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pcmacd, I've been an L-Frame fan since shortly after they were introduced; owned several, and carried one for a few years. I haven't had the PC type you have, but did have a few different models over the years. They became my favorite .357s, and I still have a couple around here. Your new 7-shooter PC model should serve you well..
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Rock is a man of impeccable tastes!

Congrats to OP on securing a gun he has wanted for 15 years!
 
I expect the barrel-cylinder gap is larger than 0.001-0.002". If it does not have a gap of at least 0.003", the cylinder is likely to bind against the barrel shank when there is powder fouling and especially if you shoot plain lead bullets and get lead fouling.
Well, as soon as i can put my hands on the pointy Starrett feeler gauges I own, I shall report back.

The good news is they are as new. Bad news is I've not seen them for 20+ years? Theybe here some damn place.

Oh, and, consider? If the gap is really minimal you are not likely to get lots of crud on the front of the cylinder...
 
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