686 finish?

[rally guy]

I just got my barely use s&w 686( less then 100 round) i was wondering it was normal the bluing on the barrel side of the cylinder? And if the rear site is suppose to be loose?

 

[dan belisle]

It's a stainless gun, no blueing on the side of the cylinder. I assume from your pictures you are referring to the lead rings around the throat holes on the front of the cylinder. This is normal. As to the "loose" rear sight, define loose. They do move a little, but not much. Keep in mind it's adjustable, and therefore has to move some to work. - dan

 

[rally guy]

It's a stainless gun, no blueing on the side of the cylinder. I assume from your pictures you are referring to the lead rings around the throat holes on the front of the cylinder. This is normal. As to the "loose" rear sight, define loose. They do move a little, but not much. Keep in mind it's adjustable, and therefore has to move some to work. - dan

Thats what i ment on the throat holes. Its loose enouf i can rattle it by shaking the gun.

 

[dan belisle]

Sure it's the sight and not the internal lockworks? - dan

 

[rally guy]

Sure it's the sight and not the internal lockworks? - dan

Rrite again good sir!

 

[dan belisle]

That's normal too. Don't worry about it. And you can take the lead rings off with a Lead Away cloth, or 0000 steel wool and some oil, if it bothers you. Just go easy cleaning it so you don't damage the original finish. - dan

 

[rally guy]

Thank you very much

 

[rally guy]

Also this is my first handgun, i am stocke!

 

[rdgietz]

Here is a video of the YankeeMarshal cleaning his revolver..

[youtube]CSI20nHKZwg[/youtube]

RDG

 

[sparky7]

I have same gun, and the video is correct, works good.
Even after 50 rounds, the stainless finish gets dirty real fast, that's the price you pay for a great gun!