Used S&W 686-3 2.5" price check and question

[Dr. Dave]

I just picked up a like-new 686 with a 2.5"
barrel and the really nice finger-grooved factory
hardwood grips for 295. Was this a reasonable
price?

I checked the gun over very carefully before I bought
it, but I just noticed that there is some part
rattling internally when I shake it. I'm careful
to hold the cylinder, latch, hammer, and firing
pin while trying this. I took off the grips and
nothing is loose under there. Could this be a problem?
The lockup is real tight, and I checked the timing
by cocking it for each chamber while dragging a finger
on the cylinder.

My model 60 does the same thing, but to a somewhat lesser
extent. I guess I'm just anal.

thanks

 

[e'ville]

That is a good price. The shaking noise is a safety- a hammer block. This is normal.

 

[C.R.Sam]

Good price. Mine doesn't rattle. Me pretty deaf in some freqs tho.

Fun and accurate gun. Great for steels n IDPA. Mine shares conceiled with it's sister 696.

Sam....age has advantages, no commercials.

 

[ammoeater]

I love my 686. Mine rattles too. Good price for a nice gun. Enjoy.