I first had an early one with a forged hammer, forged trigger and a trigger stop. Single hole accuracy at practically any reasonable distance. I loved it.
In a weak moment I traded the SSR in one of the dumbest trades ever. I saw a mint condition Walther P5, 8th iteration. I had to have it. The P5's workmanship was amazing, fit and finish perfect, but I couldn't shoot it worth a D**N. If I can't shoot something accurately, then it's not interesting no matter what the pedigree. It's out of here! The P5 was soon traded for a fantastic shooting Dan Wesson 1911. But, I missed the 686 SSR, so as an early Christmas present to me, I now have another SSR. I haven't yet had time to try the newer one, but this latest version does not have a trigger stop and the hammer and trigger do not appear to be forged. I could be wrong about the forged parts, but the trigger action appears to be tuned. It is so crisp that I can't wait to see how it compares to my previous one.
Good luck. I think you will find that the 686 SSR a "keeper." The SSR brought me back.