To whoever gave me the link for the 686-6 cylinder release that hides the hole, THX!

SpikeIDMT · Feb 26, 2021

Works great! Love it

Smith & Wesson Extended Cylinder Release Latch

This cylinder release latch is extended upward to cover the frames lock mechanism.

Fits Smith &Wesson N, L, and K frames with the new style cylinder latch. Does not fit J frame.

Smith & Wesson Extended Cylinder Release Latch - Tromix Lead Delivery Systems

Nick B · Feb 27, 2021

Looks good . I wonder why it’s not offered in bare stainless ?

BloodyThumb · Feb 27, 2021

According to the page it is on, it IS stainless. Blackened 303 stainless. But it is also listed under blems and clearance, so I suspect the plain ones are gone?

SpikeIDMT · Feb 27, 2021

Nick B said:
Looks good . I wonder why it’s not offered in bare stainless ?

It was on a special sale deal, maybe the last of them?

Still looks cool, adds a rakish look that fits in with the black rear sight, its still stainless, fits perfect. The Hole is gone, I'm happy, lol

Tennessee Cattleman · Mar 1, 2021

I like it and agree it would be better in plain stainless.

TNZ71 · Mar 21, 2021

Tennessee Cattleman said:
I like it and agree it would be better in plain stainless.

I couldn't wait to put one on my 642. With a little filing it fit and worked great.

But I too wished it was stainless. Then I remembered it was stainless. A little wire wheel work and it looks great.

G-Mac · Mar 21, 2021

I think that latch is UGLIER than the hole!

wrhk33 · Mar 23, 2021

In 2009 I went to work for a company that made various gun parts. I told the owner that he should make a latch that covered the lock hole. He was for it but he spoke to Brownells about it and they told him they would not carry such an item for legal reason. That was the end of that. I think it looks great. If I wasn't at the end of my S&W collecting days I would buy one.

Endshake · Mar 23, 2021

Whoever came up with that deserves to make a million bucks!
Great idea.

TNZ71 · Mar 23, 2021

Endshake said:
Whoever came up with that deserves to make a million bucks!
Great idea.

He's a member here. Tony Rumore of Tromix.

Breakaway500 · Mar 23, 2021

They may be blems. I bought two of them..had to file both of them to get a clean cylinder release.

It does look better than the hole plus it's actually easier to use than the stock unit.

325TR..

medic15al · Mar 23, 2021

I prefer the original release before the "Shaved" ones came out. More positive and less chance of sweaty or wet thumb slippage.

smitholdtimer · Mar 23, 2021

Not an easy "Fix" but if....

There was no lock or hole & the arrow not visible then all these FIXES would be un-necessary and the revolver would have a much nicer appearance. Of course this just is my opinion!

I'm old enough to remember when being the best was more important than being competitive.

625-7 · Mar 23, 2021

Endshake said:
Whoever came up with that deserves to make a million bucks!
Great idea.

If I could only link my post from almost 2 yrs ago in Tony's thread!

Beauetienne · Mar 23, 2021

smitholdtimer said:
There was no lock or hole & the arrow not visible then all these FIXES would be un-necessary and the revolver would have a much nicer appearance. Of course this just is my opinion!

I'm old enough to remember when being the best was more important than being competitive.

To each his own, but it's very recognizable and the hole is still there. Informed people will know. I just don't get it I guess.
I'm happy if it makes the OP happier with his revolver

medic15al · Mar 23, 2021

What bothers me most is the frame lines around the hammer are thrown off. The firing pin being frame mounted doesn't bother me but that lock causing messed up frame line does.

SpikeIDMT · Mar 23, 2021

Beauetienne said:
I'm happy if it makes the OP happier with his revolver

That's right I AM Happy!

Like I care what all the nitnoid freaks say coming into MY thread and throwing shade on MY happiness!!!

SpikeIDMT · Mar 23, 2021

TNZ71 said:
Then I remembered it was stainless. A little wire wheel work and it looks great.

For real? that really works?

I can finally use that Dremel wire brush thingie to burnish off the coating????

Suh-weet

TNZ71 · Mar 23, 2021

SpikeIDMT said:
That's right I AM Happy!

Like I care what all the nitnoid freaks say coming into MY thread and throwing shade on MY happiness!!!

Right. I bought two, so now I've got to be on the look out for another blemished revolver for sale. I'll beat the price down due to the wart and then fix it! Win!

OldChief · Mar 24, 2021

I got one for my 612-6, great addition.

To whoever gave me the link for the 686-6 cylinder release that hides the hole, THX!

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