[jdscholer]

I've got a 686-6, serial #CJT65XX. After shooting it today, and cleaning it, I noticed something that may be a flaw or mechanical problem. I'd appreciate any help from someone more knowledgeable than myself. Without knowing the proper names of the parts in question, I'll try to make myself understood.

Recessed into the under-lug below the barrel is the area which houses what I believe is called the center pin (the pin which pushes the extractor to eject shells from the cylinder). In the forward part of this recess is a spring-loaded pin which appears meant to snap into the recessed end on the center pin. Only mine doesn't. The pin seems to be too short to extend into the center pin when closing the cylinder, and doesn't even touch the center pin upon closing the cylinder.

The little pin moves freely under spring tension, but doesn't snap back far enough to engage the end of the center pin.

Do I have a problem? I'd appreciate a shout back from anyone familiar with my situation. jd