S&W 686 barrel change

KITT · November 17, 2001, 10:58 PM

I own a S&W 686 with the two inch barrel. I have found a four inch barrel for $20 and was wondering how much a smith would charge me to change the two inch to the four inch barrel? I have no idea as I have never worked on revolvers....Thanks

Clemson · November 18, 2001, 12:52 AM

The conversion to 4" barrel is not as straightforward as simply unscrewing one barrel and screwing in another. The extractor rods are different lengths so you will have to have a new extractor rod, you must set the barrel to cylinder gap, the barrel must index correctly, etc. You would be way ahead to trade your 2 1/2 inch gun in on a 4 inch model.

George Stringer · November 18, 2001, 09:02 AM

Kitt, it would probably run you $90 to $125 plus parts and shipping depending on who did it. George

November 17, 2001, 10:58 PM	#1
KITT Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 1999 Posts: 172	S&W 686 barrel change I own a S&W 686 with the two inch barrel. I have found a four inch barrel for $20 and was wondering how much a smith would charge me to change the two inch to the four inch barrel? I have no idea as I have never worked on revolvers....Thanks

November 18, 2001, 12:52 AM	#2
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 816	The conversion to 4" barrel is not as straightforward as simply unscrewing one barrel and screwing in another. The extractor rods are different lengths so you will have to have a new extractor rod, you must set the barrel to cylinder gap, the barrel must index correctly, etc. You would be way ahead to trade your 2 1/2 inch gun in on a 4 inch model. __________________ NRA Life Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith

November 18, 2001, 09:02 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Kitt, it would probably run you $90 to $125 plus parts and shipping depending on who did it. George