B Borelight Member Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 6 Reaction score 5 May 19, 2023 #1 Got a new S&W 686-6 and it has this strange looking breach face dimple near the firing pin protrusion. Anyone know what it is? Attachments 686-6 Dimple.jpg 16.6 KB · Views: 216 Last edited by a moderator: May 20, 2023
Got a new S&W 686-6 and it has this strange looking breach face dimple near the firing pin protrusion. Anyone know what it is?
mikeruns Member Joined Apr 5, 2010 Messages 645 Reaction score 641 Location Running down a dream May 20, 2023 #2 I think a small piece of debris from machining was pinched in there when the bushing was pressed in. The firing pin hole in the bushing looks nice and round and if flush all the way around, it wouldn't bother me in any measure.
I think a small piece of debris from machining was pinched in there when the bushing was pressed in. The firing pin hole in the bushing looks nice and round and if flush all the way around, it wouldn't bother me in any measure.
OP B Borelight Member Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 6 Reaction score 5 Jul 11, 2023 #3 I sent the revolver in to S&W. They resolved all issues. Dimple is gone.
