New S&W problem, Cylinder will not lock closed
This is my first new revolver, is it normal to have burrs on the gun which prohibit the cylinder from locking closed? I can see a burr on the inside of the extractor rod which binds the center pin in the unlocked position. If I push on the end of the rod with a toothpick, the rod pops back into postion. The dealer I purchased it from is about 2 hours away, so I really don't want to take it to him. the pistol is an older 610 NIB. Should I send it back to Smith? I would like to take care of it myself, It looks like the extractor rod just unscrews. Any thoughts?
Why does everyone feel the need to burn that much powder?
Why does everyone feel the need to burn that much powder?
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I'd personally recommend sending it back to S&W, then they can fix it and properly check it out... Just my 2 cents worth...
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The extractor rod has a LEFT HAND thread and it may be staked just in front of the cylinder. It is likely the rod may be bent which would account for the binding. In any event it's an easy job to clamp the rod in soft jaws and unscrew the cylinder by turning it clockwise, forcing it past the staking. Look at the rod and the inner rod for being bent. These parts are inexpensive and can be straightened or replaced. 0 -
It is not normal to have burrs, but it is not unusual either. Just remove the burrs and enjoy. A little oil might even solve the problem. (If you need to unscrew the ejector rod, note the reference to the lefthand threads.) I doubt that anything is bent, but, if it is, just straighten it. No need to take it or send it anywhere. 0 -
Thanks, I just wrapped some 320 grit arround a toothpick, and polished the socket in the end of the ejector rod out. It is really starting to smooth out after I cycled it open and closed a few hundred times.
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