New 686p: interesting event

American1776

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I bought a new 686p last week. 3 inch.

At the range I fired 75 rounds of magnums (fiocchi fmj and Speer gold dot, all factory loads). All shots were in double action.

Around the 30 round count, after the first few rounds of a full cylinder, the following happened:

I went to pull the trigger, and the cylinder failed to lock into the cylinder stop. The cylinder was free to spin in only one direction (counter clockwise). I opened the cylinder, closed it, and the issue resolved. It didn't happen again at that range trip. I've since examined the cylinder stop. It moves as it should, is properly timed, bounces back up with plenty of spring.

I've owned a ton of revolvers in the past, and I never had this happen.

Could someone explain the mechanics of this malfunction? Since I cannot reproduce it, should I call it a freak event and trust and carry the revolver for defense? It's an accurate piece. What would you all do? Thanks.
 

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I'll let the revolver experts answer the technical questions...but I think it's a bit too early in the game to call it good for defensive carry.

I think you need to perform additional vetting with this gun before you can depend on it with your life.
 
There could be manufacturing debris that temporarily buggered up the works.

I'd pull the sideplate and clean/lube the internals. If you're reluctant to do that, pull the grips, cock the hammer and flush it with an aerosol gun cleaner. Follow that with a light spray of lube and then blow out the excess with compressed air.

I suggest another range trip or two before trusting it.
 

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