686-2 with the "M" stamp

[robdijohn]

I didn't know that some of the 686-2 guns were affected by the recall? Thought I'd share , it's the first I've seen....

 

[Sully8548]

That is very odd considering the recall was in 1987 and the serial number indicates 1988.

 

[robdijohn]

That is very odd considering the recall was in 1987 and the serial number indicates 1988.

I thought it was odd also, maybe the M stands for another modification??? Or a real early 686-2 model made in late Dec. 1987 ???

 

[Sconnie]

Maybe S&W did not want a deluge of calls asking if their 686's were "fixed" even though they were made after the recall. A decision that is probably still paying dividends to this day.

 

[j a]

robdijohn

I pulled my 686-2 and it does not have the M stamp. It is a BPS prefix so later production than yours. Maybe just the early -2s? JA

 

[SG-688]

Just from my memory ... with no documentation ... PD armorers were sent the parts to make the change themselves, without a return to the factory.

If the armorers also had the M stamp ...

 

[Nightowl]

I would think that it was done by someone who had the parts and tools to do them outside the factory. As stated armorers could get the equipment to do the job.
I probably did 50 or 60 and still have parts and tools.

 

[grcoffman104]

Just from my memory ... with no documentation ... PD armorers were sent the parts to make the change themselves, without a return to the factory.

If the armorers also had the M stamp ...

Yes smith sent parts and an M stamp to my Dept. I was pulled from the field and did 100 of them.

 

[chief38]

I have a M586 from 1983 - 1984 I believe and it was recalled. I was NOT having any issues at the time of the recall, but I sent it in anyway and they did stamp it with an M. I think that was back in '87 or so if memory serves.

 

[robdijohn]

Thanks for the input guys