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I have a new 686. Last week I put about 100 rounds through it and got home to clean it and the cylinder would not close. Several posts said it the extractor rod was loose. I never felt it loose but kept messing with it and the cylinder closed. Today I went to the range and after 6 rounds the...

I am trying to decide on the Ahrends grips for my 686. I just can't seem to find a good picture of a 686 with the combat tactical finger groove SQUARE BUTT. I would love to see some pictures of a 686 with retro combat and tactical combat square butts. By the way, I misspelled finger in the...

It has been recommended from several different posters that Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Ammunition 38 Special +P 135 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point is an excellent self defense load for my 649. I bought a box from G&R Tactical and it arrived today. The box does not look anything like the box on...

Can anyone address these two scenarios? 1. My wife has a concealed carry permit and I don't. We have a concealed gun in the car. I am driving. For what ever reason, we get pulled over and searched by the police. As long as she has her permit, does it matter who is behind the wheel? Are we...

I asked this question once before but failed to write anything down. Now, I can't find the post anymore. So, I apologize for re-posting it. I recently purchased a S&W 649 and 686. What would be the best defensive ammo in .38 and .357 for these two guns?

I just bought a S&W 649 and 686. The 649 is for my wife. I am in NC and you have to go to the sheriff's office, get a background check, pay five bucks per permit, and then present permit to the gun shop. While getting my background check the first time no questions were asked. They just gave...

I have a S&W 649. I am considering some Crimson Trace laser grips for it. I have looked on Crimson Trace's website at both the LG-305 and LG-405 models. From the pictures I cannot tell if they both have long enough grips to include the pinky finger. The grips that came with the 649 are long...

Just purchased a S&W 686. Should be here in about two days. I got the 4 in. barrel because it just felt better in my hand and I also liked the looks better than the 6 in. That was the advice of most people in this forum. I have read many threads saying that .357 rounds from a small barrel...

I just bought two S&W revolvers. The 649 and 686. I have five acres in semi-rural area and want to put up a shooting range for my wife and I. I have done some research and here are my ideas. I would like input from anyone with experience with their own shooting range. First idea. Stacked tires...

I held a S&W 686 with 4 inch barrel in the gun shop yesterday and loved it. It felt great in my hand, not too heavy at all. I also loved its look. Here's my dilemma: I will be using this gun for home defense and shooting a the range with my wife. As a matter of fact, we live in the country and...

I just purchased a s&w 649. I originally was going to get a Glock 19 but my wife has some arthritis in her hands and could not adequately work the slide. It will arrive next week and the gunsmith where I bought it is doing a trigger job on it for easier firing. I have seen some posts saying...