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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 10-03-2008, 01:34 PM
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I've been using C&S extended firing pins in several of my revolvers with zero problems, but so many guys bad mouth them around here that I got nervous, so ordered some from Apex Tactical. They arrived, and I just ran 100rds through each of three guns with lightened springs that were not reliable without the C&S replacement. Functioning was 100%, so I now have enough faith in the Apex pins to install the rest. Here's a pic with the stock .495 on the right, Apex .502 in the middle, and C&S .508 left. The Apex works so well I guess the extra .006 isn't necessary.
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I've been using C&S extended firing pins in several of my revolvers with zero problems, but so many guys bad mouth them around here that I got nervous, so ordered some from Apex Tactical. They arrived, and I just ran 100rds through each of three guns with lightened springs that were not reliable without the C&S replacement. Functioning was 100%, so I now have enough faith in the Apex pins to install the rest. Here's a pic with the stock .495 on the right, Apex .502 in the middle, and C&S .508 left. The Apex works so well I guess the extra .006 isn't necessary.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:42 PM
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The Apex works so well I guess the extra .006 isn't necessary.
That's true, the added length does nothing since the firing pin will stop in the same place anyway (the primer stops it). It only extends fully when there is no round there.
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Old 10-03-2008, 03:48 PM
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The Apex works so well I guess the extra .006 isn't necessary.
the added length does nothing since the firing pin will stop in the same place anyway (the primer stops it). It only extends fully when there is no round there.
That's only true if the original pin's length was enough to fully crush the primer cup in the first place.
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Old 10-03-2008, 05:51 PM
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All that's necessary is to remove the grips and sideplate. Cock the hammer, pull the retainer and the firing pin comes right out. If you have the correct screwdrivers, the job takes about 5min. Removing the sideplate seems a little mysterious the first time you do it, but it's not at all hard to do.
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