What's your opinion....686P 3" problems

[Jalopiejoe]

What's your opinion....686P 3" problems
I just bought a 686 Plus 3", I'm kinda disappointed. I like the way it shoots but the fit and finish disappoint me.
Where the barrel fits the frame - the frame rounds to the flat side of the top strap, there is a ridge , maybe a casting
seem that was not finished. The area just above the trigger opening on the left side is sloppy, not a crisp edge.
The side plate where it fits into the frame is rough and the frame edge is sharp.
When I shot it yesterday, a spent shell slid back and jammed in the area where the cyliner latch pin slides in.
That could be disastrous in a defense situation! Last but not least, It seems to have a wide cylinder gap. .011
I think it needs to go back or go away! I tried to get some pictures of what I'm explaining but they are no good.
Your comments?
Joe

 

[rwsmith]

Seems like it would be in their best interest.......

Did you buy this new?? It seems they should give you a new (well made) gun. It's going to take a lot of work to straighten all of what you describe out.

 

[daveyc]

Call smith. They will send you a shipping label and make it right for you

 

[9cM&P]

If you mean where the barrel meets the frame there is almost a silver ring where the barrel is partially recessed into the frame than my j-frame had that problem fresh from the factory. I sent it back and they fixed it along with the multitudes of other problems. They were very quick.

 

[Jalopiejoe]

What's your opinion....686P 3" problems
I just bought a 686 Plus 3", I'm kinda disappointed. I like the way it shoots but the fit and finish disappoint me.
Where the barrel fits the frame - the frame rounds to the flat side of the top strap, there is a ridge , maybe a casting
seem that was not finished. The area just above the trigger opening on the left side is sloppy, not a crisp edge.
The side plate where it fits into the frame is rough and the frame edge is sharp.
When I shot it yesterday, a spent shell slid back and jammed in the area where the cyliner latch pin slides in.
That could be disastrous in a defense situation! Last but not least, It seems to have a wide cylinder gap. .011
I think it needs to go back or go away! I tried to get some pictures of what I'm explaining but they are no good.
Your comments?
Joe

I got a call from S&W today and they said they would replace
my 3" 686P. I'm abit nervous to see what they send. I'm hopeful It will be nice!

 

[gumpys]

Try it out with Smith and see if they make it right for you. They will send you a pre-paid label so you do not have to worry about shipping.

Eric