Smith Dash Numbers

[orangeusa]

I would like to find a link to description of the various dash numbers for the 686 and 29 models.

I can't find anything on the 29 models past -3...

Thanks

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[RayPDA]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/165551-686-dash-history-question.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/244142-29-dash-diferances.html

the S&W forum is your best bet.

Also: from the SWSC, 4th edition:

29-4 1988 new yoke retention system/radius stud package, floating hand (early models marked 3E for endurance package)
29-5 -
29-6: 1993 hogue grips, d&t frame top strap, change read sight leaf, change extractor -
1995-96: delete Sq butt, change to MIM thumbpiece
1997: MIM triggers
29-7:1998 - change to MIM hammer and move firing pin from hammer to frame mounted, change in frame design, eliminated pressed in cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, change in lockwork - 1999 M29 officially discontinued with a small run in 2000.
29-8: 2001 -new frame design with internal lock, 4 screw sideplate
29-9 and 29-10: cosmetic changes (PC variations, blue, nickel, heritage, etc)

[Quiet]

I would like to find a link to description of the various dash numbers for the 686 and 29 models.

I can't find anything on the 29 models past -3...

Thanks

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I'm no S&W expert, but AFAIK...

Each dash number reflects a change with the handgun.
Could be a product improvement or a change in the manufacturing process.

MIM parts introduced with the ~ 29-7, 629-5, 586-5, 686-5
Internal lock introduced with the ~ 29-8, 629-6, 586-6, 686-6

[Killer Bee]

you're back!

I highly recommend your own copy of the SCSW.. much easier to read and understand than gathering bits n pieces from various web pages.. very informative and valuable resource for any s&w collector..

I'm sure cheaper from other outlets but this is it https://www.gundigeststore.com/produ...n-4th-edition/

good luck!

[orangeusa]

you're back!

I highly recommend your own copy of the SCSW.. much easier to read and understand than gathering bits n pieces from various web pages.. very informative and valuable resource for any s&w collector..

I'm sure cheaper from other outlets but this is it https://www.gundigeststore.com/produ...n-4th-edition/

good luck!

Yup, I am glad to be back !!!

Thanks to all ... whats with this tiny font ????? Lol


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[Fishslayer]

I'm no S&W expert, but AFAIK...

Each dash number reflects a change with the handgun.
Could be a product improvement or a change in the manufacturing process.

MIM parts introduced with the ~ 29-7, 629-5, 586-5, 686-5
Internal lock introduced with the ~ 29-8, 629-6, 586-6, 686-6

Engineering changes, some rated a dash number, some not. Example: M60 no dash can have a pinned barrel or not. M66 no dash can have stainless rear sight (early) or black.

The only hard & fast rule with S&W is that there are always exceptions.

[Paseclipse]

Yeah, if your wondering about the different S&W dash numbers and such, just buy a copy of SCSW because it will save you a bunch of time. Most of the time, if you see something posted on a forum it's a direct quote from this book anyway.

[sfe187]

Here is 686

Model 686
686 no dash, introduced model
686-1, 1986, radius stud package, floating hand
686-2, 1987, changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
686-3, 1988, new yoke retention system
686-4, 1993, change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, hogue grips
686-5, 1997, change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin, change to MIM trigger, change internal lockwork
686-6, 2001, internal lock