is there a way to tighten the cylinder on a 686? is this for a gunsmith to do? the gunsmith at work says it is sound and tight enough for use but i would like to get it factory tight.

is there a way to tighten the cylinder on a 686? is this for a gunsmith to do? the gunsmith at work says it is sound and tight enough for use but i would like to get it factory tight.

a worn cylinder stop will make it loose, try a new one, it's an easy change.

thanks

I have several S&W revolvers and pretty much know how much "wiggle" after lock-up is usual on a Smith. Picked up two guns (28-2/67) that were in very good shape but had too much "wiggle" (my opinion). Did some research on the Internet and the recommendation was to get the MIM cylinder stop (better specs?) from Brownells. Did so plus got the cylinder stop spring to go along and installed them. They dropped right in and lessened the "wiggle" a lot. Need to get out to shoot the guns but I'm amazed how easy that was!

i have used stops that have to be stoned down to fit properly and used the mim as well. the mim stop was a no fuss "drop in" part. fast and easy.