686-6 Fit/Finish

[Boomstick300]

Hi folks!

I’m new to this forum and new to Smith Revolvers. I just picked up a brand new 686-6 Performance Center 2.5” revolver today and can’t wait to bring it to the range. I’m not one for keeping a bunch of “Safe Queens” and I am very much looking forward to bringing it to the range soon! However, The trigger fit/finish (jagged, sharp burrs) leaves a lot to be desired. I was a little taken back by how this got past any quality assurance. In any event, I don’t want to hate on it, but for the price, I would like it to look a little better than it came from the factory. Any recommendations on aftermarket triggers? If I can avoid the hassle of sending it back to SW, that would be great!
Thanks for any suggestions and happy to be onboard here on this forum!

R/S
Mike

 

[Tokyo Joe]

Boomstick:
That revolver should never have gotten past quality control at Smith. Your call, but I would send it back and let them fix it right.
These are not inexpensive guns, and Smith should do better.

 

[Baxter6551]

Agree with Tokyo Joe. Especially a Performance Center gun !!!

 

[ZGrand]

It shouldn't affect the function of the trigger (obviously), but I would agree - send it back to S&W. No reason to accept poor quality on a brand new revolver -- especially a Performance Center model.

 

[Boomstick300]

Thank you all for your suggestions and guidance. I emailed Smith with pictures and now awaiting to hear back from them on how they want to proceed. Thanks again!

Mike

 

[Babysitr]

Dont blame you at all, someone was sleeping at the wheel there! I have had great luck with them after calling and talking, and e-mailing 'pics...good luck, thats a nice revolver!

 

[Tom S.]

Personally, that is something I would fix myself with files and stones. But that's just me and I have a fair amount of experience. Of course if you do that, S&W won't fix it if you bugger it up.