got a 686 today

[Palmer812]

I went looking everywhere today and found me a 686. It is a no dash with wood grips. It was probably as close to like new as I will find. http://s640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Palmer812/?action=view&current=DSCI0146-1.jpg Btw is there a link that will tell me what all of the numbers on it mean?

 

[cptdco]

Great revolver. The 686 no-dash with a 6 inch barrel was my first handgun and I still shot it often. Lately I've been slowly putting together a modest collection of no-dash L frames to go with it. Nice looking grips on yours. Most of the numbers are assembly numbers and are pretty meaningless to us shooteers / collectors. The serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame and should be three digits followed by some numbers. Put those digits in a post and someone can tell you the year of manufacture. Do a search for the L frame recall and then look for an M to see if yours has been back for the Modification. My advice, if it hasn't, is not to worry about it unless you have a problem, which doesn't seem to be the case with the majority of guns.

 

[Palmer812]

thanks. mine has no m but like you said I'm not going to worry about it unless I have problems. the serial # is AEJ1004

 

[Big Foot]

Do a search for the L frame recall and then look for an M to see if yours has been back for the Modification. My advice, if it hasn't, is not to worry about it unless you have a problem, which doesn't seem to be the case with the majority of guns.

Why wait & think about a problem? The shipping is Free back & forth, problem solved....Turn around back then was about 10 days...

 

[snw19_357]

Why wait & think about a problem? The shipping is Free back & forth, problem solved....Turn around back then was about 10 days...

Since it has to do with the firing pin and bushing, I'd send it back too, before it is a problem.

 

[cptdco]

Some time around mid 1984.

 

[Nframe357]

The recall isn't necessary on all L frames, my father has a 6" 586 that he bought in 84, never been back for any kind of recall and has zero issues with any and all 357 ammo.Shoot it first with 357 ammo and see if it works ok, why waste the time and $ if you don't have to. Don't fix that which isn't broke...

 

[cptdco]

So as always whe this question arises, you have a couple of very valid opinions. I have (I think) four non-modified L frames and I have never had a problem, but I freely admit that most (well, almost all) my shooting has been with 158 grain ammunition. But Bigfoot is right: the turn-around time is quick and there is no cost involved; S&W will pay the shipping both ways. In fact I sent one back recently to have it refinished and used the recall to get it a free ride to Springfield and back. Also: M or no M won't effect resale value any.
Maybe mine haven't gone back because I'm just lazy.