S&W Master Revolver Action Package

[Wadero]

Hi all,
I posted some thoughts on this in the 686 thread in revolvers but I figured it would be more appropriate here.

The S&W Precision Gunsmithing section offers the following as their "Master Revolver Action Package" for $145.

-Trigger Stop
-Chamfer Charge Holes
-Polish Rebound Spring, Hammer Stud and Yoke Barrel Bosses
-Detail Lockwork Surfaces
-Stone Hammer and Trigger Contact Areas
-Test Fire for Function


I have a 686+ that will be waiting for me until the end of July when I get back to the states. Would it be worth having it sent in to S&W for the package or should I be looking to maybe a local gunsmith to do something like this and possibly more?

Or another option don't eff with a brand new gun until I have shot it.

Any insight will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Oro]

It's rather pointless to do an action job until you've given it a few hundred cycles on the action, maybe 300 to 500. This usually wears the surfaces in nicely and nothing more needs to be done.

The L frame S&W has a reputation as generally coming with nice actions. Also, if you aren't already a regular DA revolver shooter, it will take that much practice or more, in a regular system, to develop the feel and hand/finger strength to be smooth yourself. I'd say wait until you get home, then practice dry-firing it nightly for a month. Then see how you like it.

 

[Wadero]

Oro,
Thanks for the input. I have an M&P 340 that has had some rounds through it so I be able to pick the up the DA quickly enough.

You are probably right about leaving things be...

 

[Old Fuff]

The advantage in returning the gun to the factory (if you choose to do it) is that they check the entire revolver and correct any faults that are found, this in addition to the specified work.

 

[Wadero]

Old Fuff,
This is a brand new 686 so hopefully there are not any defects in it but that is a good point.

 

[Old Fuff]

I doubt that it has issues, or at least serious ones, but a lot depends on exactly when it was made. For example, during the Viet Nam war era the company was under tremendous pressure as demand exceeded by far what they could produce. The factory capacity was expanded several times, and many new workers were hired. Unfortunately this sometimes adversely impacted quality. Only a relative few guns were affected, but it doesn't hurt to have one's revolver or pistol go through another (or maybe the first) complete inspection. They sometimes find things others would overlook.

This additional inspection is company policy, and free to the gun owner.

The package of work is sometimes unnecessary, but it usually makes a noticeable difference. You will have to decide if it's worth the expense.