Pinned & recessed ... huh?
Well, here's a new one for me!
Apparently, I have a S&W Model 19-3 Pinned and recessed,
Never heard of 'pinned and recessed before.'
Exactly, WHAT is 'pinned and recessed?'
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Apparently, I have a S&W Model 19-3 Pinned and recessed,
Never heard of 'pinned and recessed before.'
Exactly, WHAT is 'pinned and recessed?'
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0n the older model smiths the barrel is pinned in place and the cylinder face is recessed so the shells fit in flush.many believe these older models too be better quality guns.me i really dont know .hope this helps 0 -
Barrel pinned to frame, not just screwed in
Recessed case head cyliner. The case head is flush with the back of the cylinder.0 -
That makes perfect sense to me now as I'm looking at
four little pins in front end of my four S&Ws! Thanks, guys!
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Yep! Checked my 19-3s and they are - my
2" Chief's Special is not. Thanks for the info!
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The story about recessed cylinders is that prior to about the early '60s, large pistol cartridge cases were of a folded head design. They had a tendency to blow out at the rim when heavily loaded and used in a revolver with a lot of headspace i.e. SAA Colts.
Some manufacturers counterbored (recessed) revolver chambers to fully support case rims. I think it was a marketing gimmick because folded head cases were well on the way out by then.
Folded head cases gave way to solid head cases that don't blow out at the rim so recessed chambers are not now necessary.
Recessed chambers create a safety issue because without opening it, you can't tell if a revolver is loaded by glancing at the side of the cylinder.
Having witnessed a number of accidental discharges, I will not look anywhere near the front of a gun before I've verified it's unloaded.0 -
Thanks 'V' ... it's a pleasure getting educated by you guys!
I'm learning some stuff here I'm amazed I didn't pick up
before. I appreciate it!
Scott
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