single-action is a bridge too far for many. I was started by my dad on his Idaho State Police S&W Model 65 back in 1980. hunting handgun. Although the probability of this issue occurring is thin, you should be aware. For the $700-1000 that a new .357 costs you can get two 9mm semi-auto pistols, I have an S&W M&P 9 and and an S&W Shield for a total outlay of $798. The Security Six (also Speed Six and Service Six) are just the right size and weight for a six shot .357 magnum revolver. View Single Post 10-01-2016, 07:06 AM . Thats why all the revolver action is in small-framed guns under $500. And yes barrels that are not pinned can unscrew themselves from the frame, admittedly not very often but I have seen it happen. Before the cylinder is in place, the hammer may get cocked when you pull it. It is one of my house guns. Now, you can manually unlock or unstick the locking mechanism. Some people just go around all the forums with their incessant whining about S&W products. But after a couple of days sitting in the tractor pondering the question, I always come back to the same conclusion: if I could own only one gun, it would be a Smith & Wesson model 686 .357 magnum revolver with a 4 inch barrel. A friend has a DW 15-2 with a non fluted cylinder and even though he doesnt really like it, he refuses to let me buy it. The problem is that even with the so-called 'full power' ribbed springs misfires occasionally happen. SMITH & WESSON 686 .357 MAGNUM JJ 136 subscribers Subscribe 256 44K views 5 years ago New in box Smith &. But if it gets stuck, you have to disassemble the gun by taking out the side locking plate (Fig 1). I don't think this case is one of them." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. That gave me 30 rounds of very stout ammo and if that wasnt enough, there was always my Mossberg 500 to fall back on. Same deal inside a Ruger. Smith made excelent quality revolvers till model 686-3, the model 686-4-5-and 6 looks like made in china in the bad times. Tthis is the exact problem that has been encountered in the past with the locks. Reassemble the revolver after that, and check the timing of the hammer and cylinder. On a lark, I purchased a raffle ticket. So, I did something I rarely do: I walked up, introduced myself and asked him if I could answer any questions for him. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Premium Leather Paddle Holster Open Top Fits, Smith Wesson Model 686 Plus 357 Magnum 7-Shot 6'' BBL, Right Hand Draw, Brown Color #1511#, Premium Leather Vertical Shoulder Holster System with Double Speed Loader, Smith Wesson Model 686 Plus 357 Magnum 7-Shot 6'' BBL, Right Hand Draw, Brown Color #1511#, Premium Leather Vertical Shoulder Holster System with Double Speed Loader, Smith Wesson Model 686 Plus 357 Magnum 7-Shot 4'' BBL, Right Hand Draw Brown Color #1509#, The Taurus TX22 Competition is a full-size, semi-auto rimfire pistol. Is the Smith and Wesson 686 still in production? very accurate and a no nonsense wheel gun for a rookie you cannot beat the reliability and if you need more than six shots you are in deep doodoo.. When a Smith & Wesson 686 has fired more than 1000 or 2000 rounds, this problem typically happens. Im sure there must have been other, similar designs, but none which have come across my bench. There is at least one revolver that tried to address this gas lost through the cylinder gap issue, and that was the Nagant M1895 revolver. The gun is a tack driver and the serrations appear to be aligned with the topstrap. A Hogue rubber grip was purchased and installed, and voila, the new grips fit my hand. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The 686 is built on the L-Frame, Smith & Wesson's medium-large revolver chassis. You probably paid alot of money for that gun, get your moneys worth or have them refund it. (sorry my bad english.). Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. Good riddance if they do nobody will miss them. A GP-100 is a poor comparison to an early 686. My advice for new handgun shooters is always the same: start with a .22, and shoot it. As for neophytes changing barrels on revolvers: There are few Bubba-moves that make a gunsmiths heart sink faster than watching someone use a mop handle shoved through the window to twist a frame off a barrel held in a vise. Colt DAs, on the other hand are Greek inside, and there are fewer and fewer gunsmiths who work on them. I then explained to him the simplicity, safety and reliability of a quality double action revolver. While I find these only one gun discussions, A) horrifying, because why would I possibly only have one gun, and B) pointless because we dont live in a country with such restrictions (at least not yet), they do set a guy to thinking. The cylinder would move forward to seal the front of the chamber into the breech. This can cause light primer strikes, misfires, and failures to fire. Would you rather get a used S&W 64 or 10 thats been carried for 35 years by some French cop, or a brand new Canik 9mm with 18+1 on tap for the same price? It's basically the stainless version of 1980's blued Model 586. The precision of machining is very impressive. To make the revolver completely safe, simply opened up the cylinder. There are not many gunsmiths left alive who really know these guns well. The Model 686 has been around since 1980. If you like the ergonomics. By the way even Walther took away Smiths right to make the PPk auto guns because they screwed them up so much they were not even reliable which was once the hall mark of the finely made French and German made PP series of auto pistols. One person has also said that it is a great gun for hunting deer. As my gun fund grew and other handguns were purchased, the 686 was carried less and less, especially when I started getting into USPSA and later 3-Gun competition. I own a S&W 10-5 4in that Ive owned for years which is also pretty accurate but now like having the extra fire power of the 686. You can also try polishing the firing pin and breech face. One thing, i would only load shot shells for home defense as I didnt want to shoot through a wall and hit one of my kids. This may also aid in minimizing the issue. Appreciate the kind words. if I need to. But for the price of a new one why not get a Ruger magnum and have the option of different ammo. Is it just me? love them all. However, the one that seems to have the most problems is the Model 68. I dont claim to be a gunsmith, and am certainly an amateur. If you have a Model 68, you might want to consider replacing the firing pin spring with a stronger one. If I have a S&W and Colt in my shop at the same time in the future, Ill take some pictures or video and try to explain why theyre so different and why you should shoot S&W, and collect old Colts. I agree on the utility of the 686. However, short of tracking down a pre-Hillary Hole model and paying a premium for it, Ill be sticking with my Rugers. The G19 is a very practical tool. The 686 can trace its lineage back to 1981, making it not quite as elderly as other revolvers out there. Dry-firing can up the round count but make sure to have some correct caliber snap caps. 5 inches is probably the ideal barrel length for a .357 revolver. This S&W clone is now her baby. The problem in Colt old-style double action revolvers is this: If you change something in the lockwork, you often do not change only that issue. I think a revolver for a new shooter is an excellent idea. I loaded the 686 with 125 grain Federal hollow points and carried a Smith 640 as my backup. Personally when asked by a beginner I suggest a full or mid-size (new) 9mm pistol; Glock, S&W, Taurus, Canick, Beretta, Ruger, TiSAS, Walther, FN, SIG-Sauer, CZ. Your email address will not be published. Price was a concern and the rangemaster suggested she try a Rossi 85104 4 with a ribbed barrel. Example: In a S&W, fitting a new cylinder stop is a pretty one-dimension activity; fit the cylinder stop to the cylinder, and install it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The cylinder gap allows gas to escape at an increasing rate the longer the barrel becomes. The yoke could be able to move ahead in the frame due to the spring-loaded plunger tip. My daughters, thankfully, shoot them all with the right loads. The old made guns from Smith were excelent, then drop the cuality to save money. With Smith & Wesson bleeding badly, influential people in the industry tried to calm tensions and save the brand from destruction, but a large part of the gun community wasn't having it. During your shooting session, the revolver can occasionally jam. Here are some best alternatives for the Smith and Wesson 686: Ruger GP 100 Features a triple locking cylinder for better alignment. Supports 357, 10MM, 327, 44 special, and 22 LR cartridges depending on the model. Thank you. Heck, Ill even load my first couple chambers with CCI shot shells and carry it to dispatch the inevitable summer rattlesnakes on our place. The Smith and Wesson 686 is an L-Frame revolver that comes with a six or seven-capacity cylinder. I rarely sell guns. She outshoots most of the men at the range including me. The old one is probably a little nicer, but that could be because it has a far higher round count. In short fk Smith if they want to make junk at least they could have reduced the price instead of insulting us with the highest prices they have ever charged for their revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 686 is a great all-around revolver. However, they both shot everything else pretty well, and both guns had definite favorites. So, I have included the solutions to these most common issues that the Smith and Wesson 686 users face. If neither of these solutions fix the problem, you may need to take your gun to a qualified gunsmith for further diagnosis and repair. You can never have too many. Some practical and some not so much. YOU should be THE weapon. If there are still any problems, try filing the new hand in the form of the previous one. The Smith & Wesson 686 is an L-frame handgun, a stainless version of the 586 and 581. Pull the trigger a few times after installing it to make sure the hand is functioning correctly. With the 8 3/8-inch tube reinstalled, I was tickled when my old girl put up four pretty fair groups. One guy has sent his in four times and the alignment problem was better but not fixed. Im a fan of both. The 686 holds no surprises in store: loading and firing is typical of double-action revolvers. This is hugely frustrating to those who dont take the time to really, really study what is going on inside a Colt DA revolver, and think before they touch or change anything. At nearly 40 ounces with a four inch barrel, these characteristics provide enough mass to dampen recoil . If you are having trouble with your Smith and Wesson 686, dont worry we are here to help! This is usually an issue with the sear and the sear spring. The cylinder on a properly timed Colt will not have ANY wiggle to it at all. Remove the powder. A little trial and error, some hand filing and emery cloth, and several hours later, my work paid off: my old 686 had been transformed into a much handier 4 barrel revolver. If its got the internal lock, it might as well not exist to me. Rubish. I concurred with him that GLOCKs are a fine product, but then asked him if he knew how a GLOCK or any semiautomatic handgun- functioned. SMITH & WESSON 686 .357 MAGNUM - YouTube 0:00 / 16:53 REVOLVER FAIL! Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Hes gone now, but that M65 is in my safe. In some rifles, this might start somewhere at 26 to 30. If for some reason the county said that I had to go back to a wheel gun I wouldnt feel that I was poorly armed. Still, I have far more affection for the revolvers. That would be a good basic gun for a newby. However, Spencer confirmed to me that he knew absolutely nothing about firearms. What is the rifle ammo type of the Smith and Wesson 686? I dont consider myself an expert on these older Colts. However, this model is notorious for having weak firing pin springs which can cause light primer strikes, misfires, and failures to fire. No, it doesnt have the ammunition capacity of a semi-auto, but it could be left loaded for years and be picked up at a moments notice and fired. Done. Unlock the Benefits of Knowing Your Winchester Serial Number, Complete Buyers Guide to the Sig Sauer P228. The Model 10 in a 4 is probably the best option for the non-gun person. Another impressive group came from the 158 grain Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum hand load, which was posting a sub-one inch group until a slight flyer opened the group to 1 : But the real winner was the Hornady 158 grain jacketed hollow point .357 Magnum hand load, which posted this legit 1 group: So what did I learn? Damn good gun, easy to shoot, minimal recoil. The barrels are then cranked into the frame by inserting a tool into the end of the barrel with reverse rifling on it. From 30,000 feet, Smith & Wesson made a damn fine revolver in 1980, and they still make a damn fine revolver now. In effect, I tested 3 different S&W 686s, to see if date of manufacture and/or barrel length had any effect on accuracy. but I do like my Sigs, carry them once in a while. The 686 is meant to be used. Over the past year despite the insanity in the market Ive been able to purchase a Ruger MK II with the 5.5 bull barrel and a Savage Model 1907 pistol in 32 auto. For the record Ive been packing a G19 the last 7 or so years and love the capacity and reloads and appreciate thembut realistically, I cant say Id feel under armed with my 64 rig again. The Canik, Security Nine, and S&W SD9, all go for about $300. The most common Smith and Wesson 686 problems are trigger lock automatically engaging, sear and spring issue, failure to carry up, jamming, cylinder not closing, and slow timing. There are a few smiths left who really know these older Colts, but theres almost no one under the age of 50+ who works on old Colts (that I know of). First, check the cylinder to make sure there are no obstructions. I then gave him a contemplative look and he asked me what I would recommend for him. People have shared their experiences where some of them have faced a few problems with the gun. Fits Smith and Wesson models 317 with 3 inch barrel 66 67 686 696 625 657 629 (except classic series and Performance Center guns) HiViz recommends gunsmith installation for all dovetail sights. Then shoot it some more, and then shoot it some more. This revolver can do just about anything: personal protection with proper 125 or 158 grain JHPs; mountain/woods duty loaded with heavy Buffalo Bore factory ammo or hand loads consisting of 173 grain cast Keith bullets in front of a good dose of 2400; or plinking/target shooting with (relatively) inexpensive .38 special fodder. Using other types of ammunition can damage your gun. Wrong. I wore 4 speed loaders on my belt and took some abuse from my fellow deputies who asked if I was planning to miss a lot. Pinned barrels are all perfectly aligned. Id feel well protected if I owned only that gun . Im thinking it needs a home this weekend. And then an even more interesting question: how would the old 686 stack up if I re-installed that original 8 3/8 inch barrel? I have auto pistols, and I have revolver pistols, small and large. Very happy with my choice. Neither revolver particularly cared for my 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter .38 Special reloads. However, there have been a number of reports of the gun malfunctioning. Seems to me your wadcutter loads need to be readjusted. Actions where we pick off some gas will suffer this diminishing return length sooner, for the same reason we see it in revolvers. Theres no bird on the end of your barrel. Yes, I am aware that a P365 is about the size of a J-frame from the side. That was one fine handgun. My model 10 was a police surplus. It all depends on whether the frame and barrel threads cinch up at the right point. Nailing down the holster and reloading setup can be tricky. For the new shooter who is not going to go balls deep into the hobby like a lot of us the revolver has a lot to offer. I want a 627 but will not buy anything with a hillary hole! And frankly, I think the new 4.2 Ruger GP100 with 7-round capacity is the top contender over a new 686 these days. 686-Nice gun if you cant afford a Python. FIFY. And cars are just a fad that will go away like the Model T. After all, revolvers have been around for decades longer than a motor vehicle. He had brought with him a blank spiral notebook in which he studiously jotted down notes as I walked him through various handgun designs and calibers. I think we all imprint on our first big handgun. This problem seems to be more common with guns that have been fired a lot. Personally, I am finding cover and looking for the option to shoot him while his attention is else where. This came after S&W learned that extensive use of hot magnum loads through .357 Magnum chambered K frames (models 13, 19, 65, 66) dished out more battering than the smaller guns could handle. I stand by my choice. Since then I've been reading up. Sure enough, my name was called and I suddenly became the owner of a brand new, 4-inch model 686. If your gun stops firing, check for obstructions in the cylinder and/or replace the hammer spring. No regrets. This can be caused by a number of things, including a dirty chamber or bad ammunition. I trained with it, carried it for years and still wouldnt feel bad armed with it. Great article Austin! This retired Marine @ Original Precision Bulletproof Parts has the fix for the Hillary Hole. If you need to spray and pray, more power to you. I carry a Springfield XD-45 I bought before the Illinois kerfluffel. The good old days of surplus handguns are gone. even a ball point pen can be used to kill. I cannot say whether it is as accurate at long range as it used to be, since I dont see 200 meter targets well anymore. Post 139272946 -This is the Smith and Wesson Collectors discussion . Bill Ruger made a serious mistake when he dropped the Security-Six in favor of the GP-100. At the time, the market was flooded with police surplus units very cheap. Also pulled the trigger on a 6 S&W 586 sometime in the 80s. If you dont need the patch and belt buckle, or even a numbers matching case, you can pick up 15-2 Pistol Packs for less than youd think. (That is the frame size on which Smith & Wesson originally built their .357 Mag. Using a punch and the tension spring, now insert the hand into the slot. I have one with a 6 inch barrel. How many variants of the Smith and Wesson 686 are available? Smith & Wesson 686 One of the most popular revolvers in production, the Smith & Wesson 686 revolver is a medium ("L frame") revolver chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum caliber. Xtrooper cautions that "the internal lock is a handy scapegoat for every failure of a Smith revolver equipped with one, but the fact is that verified failures are rare. Agreed. if you carry a gun, it should not be a weapon. I have a colt official police 38 with 5 3/8 barrel. I love S&W revolvers. And you'll get a one-year warranty. . It was a Saturday afternoon, and the gun department was fairly busy. Shoot ita lot. Ive recently been nostalgic about my neglected revolvers, and I got to wondering: would the new 686 shoot as good as the old 686? I dont know why, but the non-fluted cylinders just look great to me, but every time Ive tried to buy one, I never win the auction. The point is, I took my time, properly uninstalled the 4-inch barrel from my old 686 and replaced it with the original 8 3/8 inch barrel. Carried 35 years by a french cop? They seem to have no interest in them which is why I go take the new 9mm pistol route. Good pistol for both on and off-duty. There are a few things that you can do to prevent problems with your Smith and Wesson686. Two days ago I ordered a smith and wesson 686 plus talo with a five inch barel from grabagun.com. If you cannot find the manual, or if the troubleshooting steps do not fix the problem, then you should contact a gunsmith. Because of age my hunting days are numbered. Mine was $315 three years ago. Excellent article about one of the most practical, reliable firearms ever manufactured. Only the new Marlins offer the same level of disappointment. If you are having this problem, make sure to clean your gun regularly and use high-quality ammunition. Told him so at a SHOT Show. I even had (gasp!) A gunsmith will be able to diagnose and fix the problem. You must specifically peen the teeths flat surfaces. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for writing this article, it was very interesting! Art, no debate from me. The 686 was my first big caliber revolver. This problem could be brought on by the teeth on the extractor star. Thats a fair point. Rubish. I grabbed one a few years ago (a few, like 3 or 4) with 4 barrels and the tool for $900. A thoughtful, well written and informative article. The S&W 686 Plus probably won't satisfy a more gadget-oriented shooter. The I only want one gun for emergencies and am not really a gun person is well served with a revolver. Smith & Wesson introduced the 686 in 1980. Regarding Smith and Wesson revolvers I know the older or pre (safety) lock revolvers are generally thought of as higher quality and highly sought after by Smith and Wesson revolver aficionados or just by folks who want nothing to do with what's now known as the Clinton safety on a S&W revolver. His fifth attempt at sending it back resulted in S&W sending him a brand new gun which still had the barel misaligned. The best thing Smith could do today for gun owners is shut down and go out of business and that may be closer to happening then most people realize. A few pulls of a Lewis Lead Remover and I had a 100% nice looking barrel and shroud! I have an early model 66 no dash I wonder how it shoot vs. the 686? The Smith and Wesson model686 is a revolver that has been around for awhile. I also suggest that they do some research, buy snap-caps and do practice both dry-firing and live firing. Worked for my 627 and 632 Smiths. In one of his books, Elmer talked about having one of his Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum revolvers re-barreled to the more-handy 4-inch length. Interesting article. Due to manufacturing tolerances, some firearms may require additional fitting. Well-loved Colts can be out of time; sometimes dangerously so. Pressing the cylinder release forward toward the muzzle will release the cylinder, allowing it to be swung away from the frame to the left. Dump pouches for partial reloads. There is a 686 5 inch barrel, unfluted cylinder at a local LGS. Premium Leather Paddle Holster Open Top Fits, Smith Wesson Model 686 Plus 357 Magnum 7-Shot 6'' BBL, Right Hand Draw, Brown Color #1511# Amazon They are all keepers, though the snubbies are semi-retired in favor of the 640. Today, more people want one for protection. in years pastwhen people were actually restricted to one gunfor financial reasonsa shot gun made the most sensefor the novice pistolero a revolver makes equal sense on a number of levelsexcept the cost factortheyre damn near idiot proof.. If you want, you can also uninstall the whole mechanism so that the gun does not automatically lock up again. Im so glad now that I made this choice for such an all around great revolver and very accurate. The most common Smith and Wesson 686 problems are trigger lock automatically engaging, sear and spring issue, failure to carry up, jamming, cylinder not closing, and slow timing. And I really didnt want to part with my 686, even for another 686. Thats not to say that the middle aged man was being obnoxious, nor that the sales staff was being rude. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lets not forget that fifty percent of our population is female and we need their voice/votes, too. with my marksmanship skills fadingI managed to qualify one last time using the long-barrel version of this gunprobably wouldnt have passed without it. It has the reliability of a revolver, of course, reducing the chances of a malfunction (99% of the time, the problem is the ammunition). Informative, personal, and gutsy on the barrel change. Blackcloud2. In rifles that are burning larger quantities of powder, you might still be getting an improvement in muzzle velocity by going from a 24 to 26 or 28 barrel. To solve the carry-up problem, peen the extractor stars teeth. A fine article. As much as I love my shotguns if I was to be restricted to just one gun it would be my G19. 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