S&W problem
I own S&W 60 revolver for the last 15 years and it has modest use. Recently it develop problem. Each time I tried to fire it in double action mode it misfires, to be more precise firing pin hits edge of the primer. When I fired in single action gun performs flawlessly and firing pin mark is dead in the center.
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It sounds as if the gun has gone out of time. I would have it looked at by a qualified gunsmith. Timing is critical to the guns reliability. From what you describe, that would be my best estimate without personally looking at it myself. The replacement of a new hand may be the answer, but again it is difficult to diagnose without a hands on inspection. You may want to contact S&W themselves, they may want to check it out and take a look at it for free and fix it under warranty. It couldn't hurt to call them first before paying a gunsmith. 0 -
Sounds like it is out of time.
Unload it. Cycle the action as though firing. Now see if the cylinder still has a way to go to lock up. If it is solidly in place, no problem. If it moves and clicks into place, there is a timing problem.
Probably a new hand will fix it. Should be fitted though.
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Yup, they hit it on the dot, sounds to me like its time for a tune up on that baby.
If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.
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Wow! Be glad it does not fire with the cylinder that far out of alignment with the barrel! Lead shaving would be more like lead cleaving!
Clearly the revolver is out of time, but why? Even with a worn hand, the cylinder should "throw" (inertia) enough to lock up in rapid double action shooting. If shooting double action very slowly, it might not.
With modest use, it seems unlikely to be the hand worn out, especially since the problem is recent. Perhaps the hand somehow became damaged, but how? I have seen cylinders binding from fouling or dried lubricant that would turn so hard that the hand could not push them into position. However, that should happen in both single and double action, so I doubt that is the case here. With that in mind, I suspect the cylinder stop may be sticky from gummy lube and not coming up quick enough in DA shooting, allowing the cylinder to over-rotate, while the stop will rise quick enough in slow SA shooting to stop the cylinder in the right place.
Check the parts for proper function with the cylinder open (hold the cylinder latch in the closed position) and the cylinder for free rotation, and see if the cause can be found there. If not, replace the hand, a simple, non-gunsmith task requiring only the removal of the side plate. Fitting is usually not required because of the nature of the design.
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Judge Colt made several good points. Let me highlight one. Get it fixed before you attempt to fire it again! I fired a cheap .22 single action revolver that was slightly out of timing. Small shavings struck my buddin in the face and chest. I can't imagine what it would have felt like in a larger caliber. 0 -
Thanks to everyone for quick respond and advice. I thing you are correct about gun problem. Only mystery is how this problem is developed? I keep my guns in excellent shape and always clean it after each use.
Thank you, again.
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