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S&W 686 recall ??

toad67
I had a post in the GD forum regarding a seller with some nice Smiths, one of the posters asked if the 686 had been redone by Smith for a recall. I have a 686 that I purchased in '88 and it has never been back to S&W. I looked on their website and could not find any recall for that model. What recall are they referring to?? Thanks

Todd
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  • marc2564
    These were recalled due to primer flow in between
    the firing pin(hammer nose)and the firing pin bushing.Mostly using 357 magnum ammo. 686(no dash) and 686-1 models were affected.
    S & W replaced the firing pin & bushing.
    If your Revolver has been back to S & W for the recall, it will be stamped with a M after the model #
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  • toad67
    Would this create a safety issue? Would the gun be worth more/less with or without the upgrade??

    Todd
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  • marc2564
    I don't think having Smith & Wesson fix ,or not fix ,it will affect value at all.
    If it was mine, I would have it done if you shoot it with 357's.
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  • DRP-AZ
    Had an old 686 no dash. Would lock up using magnum ammo.

    I'm not sure anyone still does the mod. I don't think Smith does it any longer.
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  • Txs
    The issue with these guns is an oversized hammer nose (firing pin) and hammer nose bushing allowing the cylinder to bind when certain .357 loads are used.

    This condition resulted in LEO deaths/injuries and could potentially lead to an accidental discharge due to an operater trying to clear this condition by pulling the trigger in order to force the cylinder loose.

    Due to this being a design defect which results in a safety issue I'd bet that S&W still offers this modification for free if pressed.

    I'd suggest calling their cutomer service at 800-331-0852 for the final word.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by Txs
    This condition resulted in LEO deaths/injuries and could potentially lead to an accidental discharge due to an operater trying to clear this condition by pulling the trigger in order to force the cylinder loose.

    Due to this being a design defect which results in a safety issue I'd bet that S&W still offers this modification for free if pressed.

    I'd suggest calling their cutomer service at 800-331-0852 for the final word.

    Just to be clear here, any LEO injuries in this context were probably because the officer in question got caught in a fight holding a gun that didn't function, not specifically because the gun itself actually exploded or anything like that.

    Also, being a bit picky here, if you deliberately pull the trigger on a loaded gun (to clear it or otherwise), and it goes off, I wouldn't characterize that as an "accidental" discharge.

    In terms of the actual repair, assuming your gun does need the work done, about the only way it could possibly affect the value of the gun were if the gun were brand new, unfired in the original box. Assuming its a typical used gun in good condition, having it fixed up shouldn't add to or detract from its value. If it were my gun, and I actually intended to shoot it, I'd get it done.

    If the gun does need this fix, I'd actually be pretty surprised if Smith would NOT do it for free, or at worst provide a replacement gun if they lack the parts for the repair (which again, I doubt). Call their customer service dept with the gun's serial number and find out.
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  • toad67
    Looked at my 686 last night. It is a 686-1 with an "M" stamped on it. I bought it new in '88 so it must have been corrected at the factory before it went out. Thanks for all the info though[:)]

    Todd
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