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I am the guy who posted a thread six months ago about my 686 PC being better than a Python. Just purchased a collector Python yesterday. Now I know how stupid my previous post was. Trigger on the Python is a dream. All forged, perfect finish. Let me know how to post Pics.

I sent back a new 27 because it would rotate the cylinder but not cock the hammer during double action firing. This only failed under recoil and not with snap caps. They said they replaced the cylinder stop and spring. Do these parts address this problem? I don't want to spend $60 on ammo to...

Talking K and L frames mostly. Do you like 2.5 or 3 inch bbls? What is your favorite snub?

When I shake my 686 it makes a rattling noise. I am holding the thumb piece and cylinder tight with the gun unloaded. Is this ok? I thought only guns with transfer bars like Rugers made noise. It does it with the hammer down and cocked SA.

I have a 686 PC cut for moon clips. Just decided to use the clips for SD. This gun is carried lots and shot a little. Would you guys verify it fires ok with the S&W supplied clips before comitting to use them. Or, just start carrying without shooting the gun with them first? Anyone ever have a...

Just took my new revolver to the range today. Single action had no problems. Had a double action problem intermittently. The cylinder advanced every time, but the hammer would just move about 1/8 of an inch. Cock the hammer SA, and it would fire. This is the second new Smith going back for it's...

Just received my Galco BSL-L leather speed loader pouch today by UPS. I paid $30. It is for my 686, but Optics Planet has them for N frames too. This is marketed for speed loaders, but it fits moon clips better than my HKS speed loader. It has a round rubber piece at the bottom of the pouch that...

Just ordered a Galco pouch. It is leather and has the flap over the top with a snap. I know the mag pouches are tight and need some stretching. Do you guys have any experience with the leather SL pouches? Are they made loose so you can use them right away, or will I have to stretch it? Being...

I do not have this problem. I am transitioning from moon clips to speed loaders. I know speed loaders prevent this failure. Without the moon clips, how do I avoid this problem?

I have been using full moon clips for my 686PC, but bought an HKS speed loader over the weekend. Couldn't find a leather carrier for the moon clip, but found one for my speed loader. Moon clips were first used in WWII I think, and have become popular recently. I like the option of using clips...

The side of my 686 hammer has a mark on it from rubbing on the frame near the top of the side plate. Function is 100%. No light primer strikes in 100 rounds. Should I worry about this? Should I send it back to Smith?

Want to use my 6920 16 in bbl 1:7 twist for HD. I have proven function with .223 75gr TAP FPD and some 5.56 55gr Gold Dot Soft Point ammo. Do I need a barrier blind round? Would the TAP round do more tissue damage? Which round would be better for HD? Thx.

Just wondering why my Speer Gold Dots are tarnishing so quickly in my revolver cylinder. I have not handled them much. I cleaned the chambers with lead away patches then MPro7 then dry patches. They ride in a leather holster. I live in air conditioning in AZ. My gun safe has dessicant. There is...

I had real sticky extraction with BB cast .357 mag ammo. Do you think I will have any better luck with the Grizzly ammo?

My largest caliber handgun is .357 mag. 686 with 2.5 in bbl. Wanted a round to carry in black bear country while fishing. I talked to Mike at Grizzly, and he offered me the above round. Anyone have any experience with this load? I tried BB's version and the rounds recoiled back towards the...

Do these rounds cause excessive leading of a bbl? Do they have a gas check? Thx

Will a gunsmith fixing a timing problem cause a double turn line. What causes this? Thx.

I sent my 686 into Smith about two weeks ago for repair. Anyone know how long I will probably wait for them to fix it? Thanks.

Thinking about trying this Buffalobore round in my 686 2.5 inch revolver. Would my gun have any trouble stabilizing this round. One reviewer on the BB site had keyholeing with a 2.25 in SP101.

How do you guys clean your crown on your crowned bbls? The edge of the crown is really hard to get to. Thx