I recently inherited my dads Smith and wesson 686 no dash. He bought it new in 1983 according to my mom.
When I took possession, I noticed that the front sight did not line up with the rear. So I tried turning the barrel by hand, when by surprise it came completely loose. I have no idea how this could have happened. Maybe someone has a possible explanation.
Anyways, I sent the gun in to Smith and Wesson for repairs. They are charging me $208 for services.
$45 for range test and estimate
$90 for labor
$60 for tune and clean with oil
They are turning the barrel, re-cutting the forcing cone, setting the cylinder gap to factory spec, cleaning all lock work, tuning, oiling, function check and range testing.
Does this seem a reasonable amount of work and final fee just to fix a loose barrel? I was thinking they would just tighten it up and send it back. But then again I dont know much about handguns.