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Requiem for a 646


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Well, finally got around to sending my 646 to S&W to look at the nick in one chamber. Got a call yesterday, saying they don't have anymore cylinders and offering to send me a new 686. I told them I had a 686 and didn't need another one unless it was in .40. Ended up getting an M&P Pro 5" so when I feel like shooting a bottom feeder, I don't have to reach over the top anymore.

Guess that means I have to find another 646, since I've got the holster, moonclips, moonclip holders and 2000 Cheycast 200 RN bullets.

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While the PC 646 of 2000 was sold badly due to a out of reach price tag and some shooting issues, the Smith&Wesson 646 of 2003 was sold really well: in 6 or so months the 900 pieces got a new home.

There is a strong request on Gunbroker and similar sites for it.

Why Smith & Wesson doesn't make it anymore, maybe in different barrel lenghts, is something I cannot understand!!!

I've got only 2 of them, first one shot at least 20000 Major Factor rounds, still going well but.......who knows.

Well to make a long story short: I love 646, please S&W make it again at a fair price,please, please.

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A nick in the chamber? Was it something that you thought might make the gun unsafe or unshootable?

Yes, I could take a dental pick and feel a divot in the chamber, but I wasn't sure how bad it was. I didn't want to be shooting at a match and have it blow up on me. I'm sure Smith didn't want to send it back even if it was cosmetic.

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Hello: You will miss it :( I love the one I have for minor loads. Major loads are a little hard on the hand with 185's but the "X" frame grip helps alot. I would have tried to get it back but that is just me. Thanks, Eric

I know! I bought a 610 in 2002 and shot for a couple years. Bought the 646 in Dec 03 and fell in love with it! It's like some guys prefer K frames over L frames - I prefer the L frame over the N-frame, plus the difference in weight of the unfluted 610 cylinder versus the ti 646 cylinder - felt like night and day!

Didn't sound like they were giving me an option of getting the gun back.

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COF,

Sounds like you got taken by the factory, Offering you a $500 gun for a highly sought after $800+ gun. I would call them back and tell them to give me the 646 back. I'll trade you a new m&p pro and something else for it.

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COF,

FWIW, American Handgunner magazine has an ad for Florida Arms Mfg. Co. They make custom revo cylinders. If you can get yours back from S&W you might give them a shout! jim@floridaarms.com and their web site www.floridaarms.com

Good Luck,

Richard

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TK Custom has some of the best,as well as Ranch who both stongly support the revolver competitions. Please support the vendor list and those that support our sport. Brownell's is a big supporter as well. Even if it cost 2%-5% more, that's only $2 - $5 per $100, but usually they are about the same as others, and send them a note how you appreciate their support.

How good was your deal, if you don't mind the inquiry? I would really like to add one to my collection of shooters.

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