686-3 Wrong cylinder release??????

[mitchsnap]

686-3 picked up with numbered box. Serial number BHB9216. Traded a Remington Model 51 380 box and papered plus 69.00. I think the cylinder release knob is wrong. Seems it is a later shape being angled vs flat. Also what year was this produced. Gun is clean and grips are great. Thanks for any help.

 

[socal s&w]

As far as I know, that is not a S&W release, it looks to be an after market made by California Works.....or somthing like that.
I'm sure if that is not correct, someone will come along state so.

 

[Injunbro]

It looks like someone added a California Competition Works latch. Dillon Precision in Phoenix sells them (part # H55-18604).

 

[murphydog]

Probably early 1991 production, and it should have the standard checkered stainless latch, not relieved on the bottom or MIM.

 

[srgvaz]

It's not the original one but its looks . They cost allot more than the original so it's not a bad add-on in my opinion.

 

[scooter123]

Looks like someone has made their 686 "tacticool" by replacing the thumbpiece with one intended for competition. IMO, that's a bit out of place on a 6 inch 686 because they are too long for most action shooting venues and too muzzle heavy for good results in rapid fire DA shooting. BTW, as you might guess, I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to accessorizing a revolver and I prefer the Classic style thumbpiece, not the ducktail new style or any of the competition versions.

Brownells does list a thumbpiece for the 686 in stock, unfortunately they aren't specific if it's the Classic style or the new ducktail style, so a call would be in order before purchasing it. Following is a link to that part.

SMITH & WESSON : THUMBPIECE - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

 

[TacticalReload]

Personally, I like the 6" 686 for competitions such as ICORE, USPSA, steel, etc. I think it's the perfect length because you can make major easily, get a long sight radius, and holster selection is not a problem.

 

[$2Ray]

It's not the original one but its looks . They cost allot more than the original so it's not a bad add-on in my opinion.

+1 Nice looking grips too.

 

[Wayne M]

Midway sells what you need. They've got pictures and descriptions. Make sure you get the stainless and not the blue.

 

[VM]

mitchsnap - if you want a factory original one, send me a pm with your mailing address and I'll throw it in the mail on Tuesday.
We'll call it an Independence Day Personal Karma

 

[valkyriekl]

That's one of the Ed Brown oversized thumbpieces; the California Competition Works thumbpieces are slightly differently shaped, wider and more rectangular-shaped.

 

[mitchsnap]

Yes I did check out the California model and it is different. Why would someone change the thumbpiece from the original? This gun is really nice so I don't understand the change. Maybe there are some other mods that I should be aware of. Not too familiar with the 686. Just used to own one. Sold it. Missed it cause it shot so great. That's why I acquired this one.

 

[das]

It's a great gun, just get rid of that goofy latch and you'll be in business.

 

[mitchsnap]

Yeah I know. It really doesn't look right. Didn't S&W use a similiar style in the later 686's?