Model 27-2 Locking bolt pin Question

brushy bill · #1 10-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Question for the forum's knowledgeable revolver fans.

I have a model 27-2 5" and the locking bolt pin (I think that is correct terminology...it is the pin that protrudes from the end of the frame where the ejector rod sits) sticks out much further than the one on my model 629 or any S&W revolver I have owned. I have not experienced any mechanical issues with this revolver (though it has only been fired about 50 rounds of 38 spl since purchased...was claimed to have been "unfired" by seller at time of purchase...looks minty and locks tight), but the look of the pin is disconcerting. Any ideas? I have tried to post photos, but not sure how they will turn out.

Regards,
Bill

Nightowl · #2 10-07-2009, 07:23 PM

Some of the pins stick out more than others. Nothing to worry about if everything functions normally. It seems to me that it sticks out more on the older guns than the newer ones.

brushy bill · #3 10-07-2009, 07:52 PM

I appreciate the reply sir. I really like this gun, but the look of it was making me wonder if something had been "fixed" the wrong way. Wasn't sure if the protruding pin was normal on older guns or not. Thank you.

gunnut44 · #4 10-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I would not worry, like previous poster said some stick out further than others. Yes I agree it looks a bit odd but everything is good. If it bothers you bad enough send it back to s&w and have them swap it out.

H Richard · #5 10-08-2009, 10:24 AM

Question. Couldn't this just be removed and the end stoned down to an acceptable length? It wouldn't appear to be that difficult a job, but never having had to remove one it may be more difficult than it appears.

PALADIN85020 · #6 10-08-2009, 01:39 PM

You will see a lot of variation in those pin lengths. Here's a pic of a Model 19 and a couple of Model 66s. Note the Model 19 in the upper right of the picture. It has a pin which protrudes, and the others do not. No big deal, and nothing to worry about. Kinda like "inny" and "outy" belly buttons.

Also, here is pic of my "Barbecue gun" Model 27-2. Note the protruding pin. BFD.

brushy bill · #7 10-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Thanks to all.

Appreciate the photos Paladin. Based on those, I am not going to worry about the pin as there does appear a good deal of variations.

H Richard, probably not a difficult procedure, but one I am reluctant to undertake as I wouldn't want to mess anything up.

153 · #8 10-08-2009, 04:03 PM

If you have ever been unfortunate enough to have your ejector rod unscrew on a shrouded barrel, that little pin sticking out can save the day. You can carefully grab it with pliers and pull it back to open the cylinder - I had to do it once!

Gun 4 Fun · #9 10-08-2009, 05:21 PM

Removing the pin to stone it down is a breeze too. You can usually push it out with a 1/16" punch, using finger pressure. I have had them out several times. They come out, and go back easily.

Just remember that the pin is keeping the bolt spring from sending the bolt flying, so when removing the pin, it is a good idea to do it inside of a large plastic bag, in case the bolt and spring do go flying.

brushy bill · #10 10-08-2009, 09:49 PM

9303 that is an excellent point I hadn't contemplated. I will leave as is and consider this a positive aspect now. Thanks.

surveyor_nm · #11 10-11-2009, 04:30 PM

brushy bill,
Question...when you push the cylinder latch, does the pin protrude farther? The reason I ask is I had one that DIDN'T go out farther when you pushed the latch. Figured out that the bevel on the pin wasn't entering the end of the ejector rod, just sitting on the end of the rod, the center pin didn't reach it so it just sat there. I stoned the bevel so it would enter the end of the ejector rod, now it works normally. Sorry about the long post, harder to put into words than it is to check it.

Bill Mahnke #1915