s&w 686 4 inch to 3 inch

[Browns fan]

Group,
Has any one had a 4 inch barrel cut down to a 3 inch ?
Thoughts price photos thanks

 

[Chili501]

Why don't you just send it to S&W and replace the barrel. That wouldn't void the warranty.

 

[Chili501]

686

I was reading a gun magazine that said the 686 is in the J frame family. Before I reply to that can anyone confirm or deny that?

 

[Chili501]

J frame model 60

Can anyone tell me what the what the caricatures near the model number mean?

 

[Browns fan]

Why don't you just send it to S&W and replace the barrel. That wouldn't void the warranty.

It's a dash 3 i want to keep the barrel just have it cut

 

[Tntcwg3]

686 is an "L" frame.

 

[murphydog]

A 686 is an L frame.

You can have a barrel shortened but the factory will probably still recommend swapping it for a current 3" version, which is still made. The barrel stampings will be different from a 686-3 but it will fit and work well, and you can keep the original barrel in case you change your mind. Good luck in your decision.

 

[stansdds]

It will be a lot less expensive to have the barrel replaced rather than have a highly skilled gunsmith shorten it.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Swapping the barrel will also result in the markings still being placed appropriately on the barrel, which will not be the case if you just shorten the barrel. But it's your money, do what you want with it. Enjoy.

 

[stu1ritter]

Finding a 3" 686 barrel is next to impossible. I looked for the longest time and never found one. I bought a 6" and had it cut down along with sending it to S&W to have a new cylinder fitted (poor purchase sent directly to FFL). I have put about 500 rounds through and couldn't be happier. I also round butted it myself.

Stu

 

[StrawHat]

Group,
Has any one had a 4 inch barrel cut down to a 3 inch ?
Thoughts price photos thanks

Contact Andy Horvath in LaGrange. He does excellent work.

Kevin

 

[Muley Gil]

There are several M686 barrels for sale on e-bay-2 1/2", 4" and 6". I would buy one of those and have it cut down and then install it on your revolver.

 

[Browns fan]

Contact Andy Horvath in LaGrange. He does excellent work.

Kevin

I'm going to give him a call legend
hope he has time to see me

 

[black1970]

Most of the ones I have seen the front end of the barrel does not look right. If it were me I would bite the bullet and buy a 3 inch Smith with the lock hole. I have one. Also if you have to use it in a defensive situation ask the perp if he was shot with a pre lock or not. Bet he would not know for sure.