You can check if your revolver includes this improvement by looking at the left side of the frame when the cylinder is fully open. Shipments of L-frame revolvers from our factory after Augalready include this improvement. 357 Magnum ammunition, without cylinder binding. This improvement enables them to fire all. Smith & Wesson has developed a modification to improve existing L-frame revolvers. Those who need to use their L-frame revolver under these conditions prior to modification can safely fire. 357 Magnum ammunition with an L-frame revolver bearing model numbers 581, 586, 681, 686 or 581-1, 586-1, 681-1, 686-1, 686CS-1 without an "M" over the model number until you have had the revolver modified.
In a situation where a failure to fire can be critical - such as law enforcement or personal protection - do not use. 357 Magnum ammunition with increased velocity and greater primer sensitivity.Īlthough there have been very few reported incidents of cylinder binding, in view of our concern for our customer's safety and the reliability of Smith & Wesson products in all circumstances, we issue the following warning:
Recent developments in ammunition manufacture emphasize the production of. Mishandling a revolver while freeing the cylinder can result in accidental discharge.Ĭylinder binding can result from a number of causes, including characteristics of an individual revolver or the use of ammunition, which does not conform to industry pressure specifications or is particularly fast burning. L-frame revolvers bearing model numbers:Ĭylinder binding can cause a failure to fire. 357 Magnum ammunition has resulted in unacceptable cylinder binding. RECALL: Reports have been received from the field where the combination of a SMITH & WESSON L-FRAME 357 MAGNUM REVOLVER and some.
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