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Need help with 686-7 38super


Mike750200

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Hey guys,

 

Looking for some help with an impulse purchase.  I picked up a 686-7 in 38 super yesterday.  I'd never seen/heard of one.  It did not come with any accessories.

 

I rushed down to Dillon and picked up some Starline 38 Super +p brass.

 

The brass rocks forward and back in the chambers.  The extractor does not catch the (admittedly small) case rims.

 

The cylinder does not appear to be cut for moon clips.

 

1.  Does this model require moon clips to run?  

2.  Is it unusual that the cylinder doesn't appear to be cut for clips?  

3.  Is there a particular style of moon clip that I need?

4.  I've never slugged a barrel before.  Does anybody else have this model (or another S&W 38 super barrel?) and have slugged theirs?   Should I be using .355, .356, .357, or even .358 projectiles?  Does anybody have a favorite?unnamed-3.thumb.jpg.2f7dc71e0e140ae4b3cc864e055bff81.jpg

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That is a performance center gun and should have MOON. Clips with it .

Dont shoot it with out on clips..only 500 of these gun were made..

if you got the box with it they should have them in it

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3 minutes ago, EEH said:

That is a performance center gun and should have MOON. Clips with it .

Dont shoot it with out on clips..only 500 of these gun were made..

if you got the box with it they should have them in it

 

No box, no accessories.  Was the pistol only.  

 

Do you happen to know a model # for the clips? Or aftermarket ones?  Worst case, i should probably be able to cal S&W when they open tomorrow morning. 

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Don't have model # but TK custom should be able to help you.

the Top clip has small splits in it makes loading much easier. ( best. )

bottom clip is factory and works good.

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Mike, that is one heck of an impulse buy. I totally agree on going to the TK Custom website (tkcustom.com) and you can find moonclips, loading/unloading tools to get you started. Hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

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Thanks so much guys.  I paid $850 for it.  Don't know if I'm on the right side of that.

 

I just reached out to Tom @ TK custom to get some clips.

 

What about bullet diameter?  Anybody have any suggestions or have slugged their S&W 38 super barrel before?

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1 hour ago, Mike750200 said:

Thanks so much guys.  I paid $850 for it.  Don't know if I'm on the right side of that.

 

I just reached out to Tom @ TK custom to get some clips.

 

What about bullet diameter?  Anybody have any suggestions or have slugged their S&W 38 super barrel before?

I'll give you $875 and pay for shipping up here.

oh and pay for the moonclips you just bought.

This help you decided what side you on???

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