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So I was cleaning my 686 saturday night, and I took out the screw just below the cylinder so I could get the cylinder out and clean it well. So I got it all shiny and put the cylinder back and the screw....however, now the cylinder locks up after one turn and it won't fire. All I did was take...

Guys, So I'm looking for a gun safe for my handguns. I don't have any rifles or shotguns, I just need a safe for about 8-10 pistols. I don't want anything huge (60" height), maybe something 30" height. I'm wide open for suggestions. I'd put my pistols, and ammo in it if it makes a...

Guys, So I'm making a list of guns I'd eventually like to get. I looked at the Model 10, did some reading and I'm thinking it might make a nice member to my collection. So of all the different varieties which Model 10 is the most wanted? I really like the look of this gun, I enjoy shooting...

Guys, I have no idea which forum to put this in, so I just picked one. So is the gun/ammo shortage ever going to end? I'm saving for a 44 magnum, but every shop I've looked at doesn't have anything. Gun Broker has a few, but not many. I'm just wondering what the time frame is on when supply...

Been looking around and I think the next addition to the family will be a Model 29, 44 mag. Just too nice to pass up. Any idea what the going rate is these days? I looked on Bud's and they had one for under a grand. Happy New Year, Ryan Z.

Got some new Pachmayr grips for my 686. Feels much better than the original Hogue grips. Don't think it will make a difference in my shooting, but its easier to hang onto now. Anyone put Pachmayr grips on their pistols lately? What are your thoughts? Happy New Year, Ryan Z.

Guys, Been a while since I posted, but I've been looking around for a nice case for my 4" 686. Cabellas had a nice one, but they stopped making it. I'm wide open for suggestions. Merry Christmas, Ryan Z. Spring, Tx

Guys, I'm headed to the range saturday and need ammo. I'm considering buying 100 rounds of Remington 125 gr JSP. How is the recoil in a 686 4" barrel?? I tried some Federal Champion 158 grain JSP and it kicked like an old mule. My local Wally World has the Remington 100 round box for $45 so...

Finally got to take my new 686+ to the range. Shot 158 grain, 357 and 38 special loads. 686 + eats 38 special rounds like candy, hardly no recoil. 357 mag rounds had some pretty good kick, need to find some "lighter" range loads for 357. This revolver just keeps impressing me, the accuracy...

Just curious, but has anyone used or have any thoughts about Fiocchi .357 ammo?? I see it on Ammo to go for $18/box of 50, but I've never heard anything about it. I'd just be using it for target rounds. Ryan Z.

Well I waited for over a year and now I have it. Brand new 686-6 "+", 4" barrel. Man what a beautiful gun, fits my hand like a glove and perfect balance. I can't wait to take her out to the range. Last night I cleaned it up real nice. Everything about the gun is perfect, nothing wrong that...

Guys, I pick my new 686+ up tomorrow, but I have the right to refuse the transfer if the gun is in poor condition. I've heard that with some smith & wessons the barrel is canted to one side, also the grips don't quite fit...what other things should I look for? All my gun buddies are out of...

Guys, I'm anxiously waiting for my 686 to get here and I'm wondering what brand and what size bullet you put use in your 686. I'm mostly going to be target shooting, but would also like suggestions on home defense ammo. Thanks, Ryan Z.

Well, I finally scraped the funds together to order my new revolver. Sending the money off tomorrow, should arrive in about a week. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Y'all have a nice weekend, Ryan Z. Spring, Tx

Good morning, I'm curious what the members think about the use of tasers for personal defense situations. I live in SE Texas where we just had a woman shot and killed for her baby. Some close friends said they wanted to get a taser b/c they didn't want a loaded gun in their diaper bag. My...

Guys, I'd like to know when my Model 63 was made. Serial # M1685XX. I appreciate your help,

Good morning, I was just curious about the age of my Model 63. Serial # is 588XX. Hope y'all have a great weekend,

A LGS here in Conroe, Tx has a S&W 686, 6 shot stainless, 4" barrel for $599. I called the shop and the guy told me it was in ~80% condition. This price seems high to me. What does the group think? The gun I really want is the 686+, 4" stainless. I can find that online for under $700. I'm...

Seems everytime I get a line on a 686 at a good price someone buys it. I know there are a lot of members here that don't buy "new" model Smiths, but it seems like the 686 is a hot item. Your thoughts?

I was looking at a 686 +, .357 mag, 4" and now I can't find one online. I've looked at 5 different places. Do they all list the same gun and when its sold they don't have anymore? I can't imagine that different websites would have only one of anything. Am I crazy here or what? Why is this...