Need advice on 686-no dash

[slowburninsteve]

I'm in the process of a horse trade for a 686-no dash, 4 inch barrel with original grips. If I swap for this revolver should I send it back to S&W for the firing pin bushing upgrade or not? Thanks in advance!
Steve

 

[aterry33]

I actually just acquired pretty much the same revolver and sent it back to S&W for the recall. I investigated and found that there is really no reason not to send it back. It won't cost you anything.

 

[myellowc5]

I have a 686 no dash, never sent it back and never had a problem shooting 357's or 38.

 

[OKFC05]

I bought a 686 the first year they came out. Shot Rem ammo for 6 mo, then bought some Federal .357, which locked the revolver when the primer flowed back into the firing pin hole.
Dealer sent it back to S&W for the firing pin and bushing upgrade, which solved the problem forever.

 

[kennyb]

I'm in the process of a horse trade for a 686-no dash, 4 inch barrel with original grips. If I swap for this revolver should I send it back to S&W for the firing pin bushing upgrade or not? Thanks in advance!
Steve

steve...just an observation...be sure it has not already been back....if you have an M stamp on the crane,the update has already been done...congrats on your find

 

[slowburninsteve]

This 686 has not been back for the modification yet. Since it will cost nothing, I'll more than likely send it back to have the modification done.

Thanks guys!

Steve

 

[Dobbs]

Regarding stamping an M on the crane (or anywhere else), I sent my no dash 586 to S&W for this repair and it was not stamped.