Mike750200 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Will a .38 Special case fit in the chamber ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike750200 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I would call TK Custom. The S&W moon clips I've seen weren't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited April 23, 2017 by Distant Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike750200 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAustin Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Would not sell mine for that,no where near it.. always shot 356,,never slugged it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Revo Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 686-7, We we have clips. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike750200 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ordered some clips - will load up some .356 projectiles and give it a whirl when the clips arrived. Thanks so much for everybody's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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