Trouble w/ Smith model 15
My son has picked p a real beauty 2.5 " 15. When I dry fire it , it has some slight "sandy" sound and very small heistation , but does cycle and shoot. What could be the problem??
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Sand in the action? Try spraying a cleaner like CLP Breakfree in the hammer opening to flush it out. If that doesn't work, take off the sideplate to allow better access. If you're not comfortable opening it up, take it to a gunsmith; it shouldn't be expensive.
Neal0 -
When does the hesitation occur?
1. During trigger squeeze? (double action)
2. During cocking? (single action)
3. When you release the pressure on the trigger after firing?
Follow Neal's advise to spray the innards prior to attempting the items below. This may resolve the issue by not having to open anything up!!
TEST:
1. Check gun unloaded. Close cylinder.
2. Pull back the hammer just enough to place a wooden pencil sideways underneath the firing-pin (object here is to keep the gun partially cocked).
3. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise (as viewed from the shooter). Any binding?
4. If yes, you will need to tighten the ejector rod. It's reverse threaded. Put some tape on the jaws of a small pliars, open the cylinder. With slight pressure, grasp the knurled end of the rod with the pliars, hold the cylinder from rotating and twist slightly in the direction that you would use to unscrew a standard screw (again, threads reversed).
5. If no, It's time to clean. In addition to Neal's direction, remove the grips, look up into the frame, and thoroughly hit the square shiny part visible inside the frame with a good spray gun cleaner. Use a can that has the small plastic hose, so you can get 'in there'. And be generous in your application. The goal here is to allow any grit to wash out with the dripping gun cleaner.
6. Allow the gun cleaner to evaporate, and then apply gun lube into the same areas. Wipe excessive oil. Install grips.
Grip removal: Unscrew the grip screw one turn, then, with the screwdriver still in the slot, press down on the screw! Repeat until the grip on the opposite side pops free of the frame. Installation should involve gentle re-screwing. You can damage the grip panel by over-tightning. Hope I helped, Joe0 -
quote:Originally posted by givette
When does the hesitation occur?
1. During trigger squeeze? (double action)
2. During cocking? (single action)
3. When you release the pressure on the trigger after firing?
Follow Neal's advise to spray the innards prior to attempting the items below. This may resolve the issue by not having to open anything up!!
TEST:
1. Check gun unloaded. Close cylinder.
2. Pull back the hammer just enough to place a wooden pencil sideways underneath the firing-pin (object here is to keep the gun partially cocked).
3. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise (as viewed from the shooter). Any binding?
4. If yes, you will need to tighten the ejector rod. It's reverse threaded. Put some tape on the jaws of a small pliars, open the cylinder. With slight pressure, grasp the knurled end of the rod with the pliars, hold the cylinder from rotating and twist slightly in the direction that you would use to unscrew a standard screw (again, threads reversed).
5. If no, It's time to clean. In addition to Neal's direction, remove the grips, look up into the frame, and thoroughly hit the square shiny part visible inside the frame with a good spray gun cleaner. Use a can that has the small plastic hose, so you can get 'in there'. And be generous in your application. The goal here is to allow any grit to wash out with the dripping gun cleaner.
6. Allow the gun cleaner to evaporate, and then apply gun lube into the same areas. Wipe excessive oil. Install grips.
Grip removal: Unscrew the grip screw one turn, then, with the screwdriver still in the slot, press down on the screw! Repeat until the grip on the opposite side pops free of the frame. Installation should involve gentle re-screwing. You can damage the grip panel by over-tightning. Hope I helped, Joe
Now that it's all squeeky clean, what about lubing it[?]0 -
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Sand in the action? Try spraying a cleaner like CLP Breakfree in the hammer opening to flush it out. If that doesn't work, take off the sideplate to allow better access. If you're not comfortable opening it up, take it to a gunsmith; it shouldn't be expensive.
Neal
If you don't know the proper way to remove a S&W sideplate, DON'T TRY IT [B)]
Just remove the grips and spray the cleaner through itfrom the hammer opening and the grip opening.
Don't forget to get some lube in there after cleaning [;)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
quote:Originally posted by givette
When does the hesitation occur?
1. During trigger squeeze? (double action)
2. During cocking? (single action)
3. When you release the pressure on the trigger after firing?
Follow Neal's advise to spray the innards prior to attempting the items below. This may resolve the issue by not having to open anything up!!
TEST:
1. Check gun unloaded. Close cylinder.
2. Pull back the hammer just enough to place a wooden pencil sideways underneath the firing-pin (object here is to keep the gun partially cocked).
3. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise (as viewed from the shooter). Any binding?
4. If yes, you will need to tighten the ejector rod. It's reverse threaded. Put some tape on the jaws of a small pliars, open the cylinder. With slight pressure, grasp the knurled end of the rod with the pliars, hold the cylinder from rotating and twist slightly in the direction that you would use to unscrew a standard screw (again, threads reversed).
5. If no, It's time to clean. In addition to Neal's direction, remove the grips, look up into the frame, and thoroughly hit the square shiny part visible inside the frame with a good spray gun cleaner. Use a can that has the small plastic hose, so you can get 'in there'. And be generous in your application. The goal here is to allow any grit to wash out with the dripping gun cleaner.
6. Allow the gun cleaner to evaporate, and then apply gun lube into the same areas. Wipe excessive oil. Install grips.
Grip removal: Unscrew the grip screw one turn, then, with the screwdriver still in the slot, press down on the screw! Repeat until the grip on the opposite side pops free of the frame. Installation should involve gentle re-screwing. You can damage the grip panel by over-tightning. Hope I helped, Joe
Now that it's all squeeky clean, what about lubing it[?]0
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