S&w 686-1

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Razorwire

, take a look on the crane to see if this beautiful 686 has received the "M" stamp. The hammer nose bushing is to be replaced, and if the work has been done, the "M" will be stamped on the crane.


One other thing to look at: Mine left the factory without the Forcing Cone being cut. I had the tools and did the work myself. It sure put lots of little holes in my arms prior to finding out it wasn't done

Thanks , I will check it out when I get home tonight. Is it something that "has" to be done? I would hate to send it in to Smith and wait a thousand years to get it back.

[Razorwire]

Gunsmith can do the hammernose bushing. Our department armorer did all of our department 686s, and he did my personal one as well.

[Caleb]

Sounds good.

I got in too late last night to look, will try today.