659 recall

[Tomjup]

Hey guys, having trouble searching this topic on the site but found other info elsewhere that tells me my 659 had a recall.

I did the test from here and failed

Firearm Recalls and Safety Warnings- FirearmsID.com

Does S&W still do recall repairs old pistols like mine?

I'll also say I've put a few thousand rounds though her with no issues so I'm not too worried about just keeping her as she is.

But if its a safety/function issue obviously I'd like to get it right.

Thoughts?

 

[armorer951]

Give Customer Service a call. I'm pretty sure they are still doing recall service on these. Have your model and serial number ready when you call.

1-800-331-0852.

 

[TTSH]

Either way, they should be able to tell you whether or not the recall work was done on your pistol or not.

 

[Win75]

I just sent mine in on the recall a couple of months ago. It took about two weeks to get it back repaired.

 

[BC38]

What is the recall for? Your link is for a recall to 586/686 revolvers, but your thread is posted in the semi-auto section and the title references the 659 - which is a 2nd gen semi-auto.

So I'm confused. Or at least one of us is

 

[824tsv]

What is the recall for? Your link is for a recall to 586/686 revolvers, but your thread is posted in the semi-auto section and the title references the 659 - which is a 2nd gen semi-auto.

So I'm confused. Or at least one of us is

You didn't scroll far enough down the linked page. There are a couple of recalls listed for the Model 659.

 

[BC38]

You didn't scroll far enough down the linked page. There are a couple of recalls listed for the Model 659.

AHHH, I see!

My screen size is just right to show the whole first section and I didn't notice that it was just the first page. Thanks!

 

[trailmix]

If you are referring to the decocker/hammer recall then the answer is...maybe. I had the recall performed on my 639 in the spring but I had to call customer service three different times before I found somebody that was willing to help me out. The first guy said he never heard of the recall, the second said they didn't work on old pistols and the third said send it in. Go figure.

 

[Engine49guy]

Did you perform the test yet ?
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Completely unload the pistol. Check both the magazine and chamber to assure they are empty of live rounds.
With your finger off the trigger, operate the manual safety with the unloaded pistol fully cocked and fully uncocked so that you can recognize how the manual safety looks and feels when it is fully in the safe position. The hammer will fall from the fully cocked position into the "at rest" position when the manual safety is moved down toward a safe position. When you are thoroughly familiar with placing the manual safety fully in the safe position, place it up in the fire position.
With the manual safety in the fire position, place the hammer in the half-cock notch:


Model 439, 459, 539, 559, 639 and 659, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by pulling the hammer to the rear slowly until you hear the first click and then releasing the hammer so that it catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.

For the Model 469 and 669, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by inserting an empty magazine and slowly pulling the trigger until you hear the first click and then releasing the trigger so that the hammer catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.

With the hammer in the half-cock notch, push the manual safety down toward the safe position. If you can push the manual safety fully into the safe position and the hammer falls into the "at rest" position, your pistol does not require modification. If you cannot push the manual safety fully into the safe position or the hammer does not fall into the "at rest" position, your pistol is being recalled for modification free of charge.