{"id":1205,"date":"2022-09-20T18:16:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T18:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2022-09-20T18:16:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T18:16:14","slug":"smith-and-wesson-686-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/smith-and-wesson-686-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Smith and Wesson 686 Problems that Are Most Common"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Smith and Wesson 686 is an L-Frame revolver that comes with a six or seven-capacity cylinder. This double-action revolver was designed in 1980 and has been on the market since 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, some common issues are present with this revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common Smith and Wesson 686 problems are trigger lock automatically engaging, sear and spring issue, failure to carry up, jamming, cylinder not closing, and slow timing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ll talk about these typical Smith & Wesson 686 problems in this post. But before that, let’s examine some of this gun’s attributes and specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Features & Specifications of Smith and Wesson 686 Gun:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you are aware of the Smith & Wesson 686’s essential properties, let me discuss its issues. Let’s quickly review the 686 troubleshooting techniques listed in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick Overview of the Problems and Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Smith and Wesson 686\u2019s trigger and hammer lock can become engaged automatically without the user\u2019s intention. Although the probability of this issue occurring is thin, you should be aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the internal lock engages, you won\u2019t be able to pull the trigger. So, while in a dire situation, if this issue occurs, you are in greater trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may try to unlock the lock. But if it gets stuck, you have to disassemble the gun by taking out the side locking plate (Fig 1). Now, you can manually unlock or unstick the locking mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\nSmith and Wesson 686 Specs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Cartridge<\/strong><\/td> 357 Magnum, 38 S&W Special +P<\/td><\/tr> Capacity<\/strong><\/td> 6 or 7 Rounds<\/td><\/tr> Barrel Length<\/strong><\/td> 2.5\/3.0\/4.0\/6.0\/8.3 Inches<\/td><\/tr> Weight (Unloaded)<\/strong><\/td> 34.1\/36.8\/38.9\/43.9\/48.3 Ounces<\/td><\/tr> Length<\/strong><\/td> 7.5\/8.18\/9.56\/11.94 Inches<\/td><\/tr> Twist Rate<\/strong><\/td> 1×18-3\/4″<\/td><\/tr> Grip<\/strong><\/td> Synthetic<\/td><\/tr> Safety<\/strong><\/td> Internal Lock<\/td><\/tr> Sights<\/strong><\/td> Front \u2013 Red Ramp Rear \u2013 Adjustable White Outline<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n Common Smith and Wesson 686 Problems and Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Problems with Smith and Wesson 686<\/strong><\/td> Solutions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Trigger Lock Automatically Engaging<\/strong><\/td> Unstick the mechanism by removing the side plate.<\/td><\/tr> Sear and Spring Issue<\/strong><\/td> Replace the sear and sear spring.<\/td><\/tr> Failure to Carry Up<\/strong><\/td> Peen the flat surfaces of the teeth of the extractor star.<\/td><\/tr> Jamming<\/strong><\/td> Remove the unburned powders and keep the barrel upwards while removing the casing.<\/td><\/tr> Cylinder Not Closing<\/strong><\/td> Tighten the extractor rod and break in the cylinder.<\/td><\/tr> Slow Timing<\/strong><\/td> Install a new hand which is bigger than the factory hand.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 1. Trigger Lock Automatically Engaging:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Fix:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n