S&W 686 question

[jonb219]

Anyone know what this small pin is? I had the gun at the range today, then noticed this small pin on my shooting table. I'm not sure it even came from my gun, but the cylinder started to stick on (only) one chamber, so I put the pin and gun away...now that I have it home I can't replicate the sticking problem.

 

[alucard0822]

Doesn't look to be yours, only solid pin about that size I can think of is the firing pin retainer(internal and firing pin wouldn't be there if it was missing), or the locking bolt pin(yours is intact, as seen in the photos) most anything close would be painfully apparent, and under the sideplate. As far as sticking, if your extractor isn't loose, bullets weren't pulling or loaded too long, and it isn't brand new or really dirty, might have something in the yoke/crane just barely bent or possibly out of spec.

 

[jonb219]

Doesn't look to be yours, only solid pin about that size I can think of is the firing pin retainer(internal and firing pin wouldn't be there if it was missing), or the locking bolt pin(yours is intact, as seen in the photos) most anything close would be painfully apparent, and under the sideplate. As far as sticking, if your extractor isn't loose, bullets weren't pulling or loaded too long, and it isn't brand new or really dirty, might have something in the yoke/crane just barely bent or possibly out of spec.

Thank you! I'll get it back to the range soon and see how it performs.

 

[AV8OR]

357 or 44? How do you like it?

 

[jonb219]

357. I like it a ton. Great trigger and a real blast to shoot.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Does your gun have an adjustable rear sight leaf?

The retaining pin on my Blackhawk refused to stay put.

Finally bent the sucker and drove it back in.

Stays put now.

 

[Boom Boom]

Looks like the front sight pin for a blued S&W revolver with a recessed blade sight (no dovetail):
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/723409/smith-and-wesson-front-sight-pin-s-and-w-586-blue

 

[jonb219]

Does your gun have an adjustable rear sight leaf?

The retaining pin on my Blackhawk refused to stay put.

Finally bent the sucker and drove it back in.

Stays put now.

Yes, the rear sight leaf is adjustable. I haven't had any issues with it though.

 

[jonb219]

Looks like the front sight pin for a blued S&W revolver with a recessed blade sight (no dovetail):
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/723409/smith-and-wesson-front-sight-pin-s-and-w-586-blue

Wow. That looks exactly like it.
Anyone need one?

 

[rico903]

Wow. That looks exactly like it.
Anyone need one?

Dang. If that is for a 586 I could use it. My pin was a little messed up by original owner.

 

[jonb219]

Dang. If that is for a 586 I could use it. My pin was a little messed up by original owner.

Not sure it is ACTUALLY a 586 pin, but message me your address and I'll drop it in the mail to you.

 

[ar15dave]

I have a Ruger GP141 and I have a pin for it like that one that is kept in the inside of the grip. It is used to lock the spring back when the hammer is cocked to hold it so it can be taken apart.

Dave