[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 686 no dash

Posted: 12/12/2015 8:52:34 PM EDT

I have a 686 no dash that has not had the recall work done. It also has some endshake and I have not shot it recently due to this. Should I have S&W fix the "recall issue" and at the same time upgrade to a 7 shot cylinder? Does anyone know how much they charge for this? Since they would be paying for shipping that will save me $70 bucks.

Posted: 12/12/2015 10:46:39 PM EDT

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Have the update but forget the switch to a 7 shot cylinder.

Sell it to get a 7 shot, save the classic 6 shot for the folks who like them.

I dont know if S&W would even convert a 6 shot to 7 shot ... the hand and other parts may not be compatible.

Posted: 12/12/2015 11:00:17 PM EDT

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I have a 686 no dash that has not had the recall work done. It also has some endshake and I have not shot it recently due to this. Should I have S&W fix the "recall issue" and at the same time upgrade to a 7 shot cylinder? Does anyone know how much they charge for this? Since they would be paying for shipping that will save me $70 bucks.

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Call S&W and ask.

I would at minimum, have the recall work done.

I had a gunsmith named Andy Horvath cut my 686-2 6" to 5", and convert it from 6 to 7 shot.

I forget the price, but it was reasonable, and I'm very happy with his work.

( I bought the 7 shot cylinder and hand from S&W parts dept, I think the cylinder was about $100 )

He's old school, and doesn't have a website...

Andy Horvath
Diagonal Road Gun Shop
14131 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, OH 44050

(440) 458-4369

I have the old 6 shot cylinder for sale on ar15.com EE

Posted: 12/12/2015 11:19:01 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks guys.

Posted: 12/16/2015 2:30:09 PM EDT

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That's a pretty sweet 5". Though I wonder what kind of work was involved since the S&W stamp on the side of the barrel is still centered. At least for me, in both L and N frames the 6" full lug barrel is just a bit too front heavy and the 4" is a bit light...5" is perfect.

Posted: 12/16/2015 2:55:01 PM EDT

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That's a pretty sweet 5". Though I wonder what kind of work was involved since the S&W stamp on the side of the barrel is still centered. At least for me, in both L and N frames the 6" full lug barrel is just a bit too front heavy and the 4" is a bit light...5" is perfect.

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He didn't have to mess with the SMITH & WESSON barrel stamp

Before pics

new weygand base, and Dawson fiber front sight

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