So I was trying to get the gouges out of the cyliner of my 65-3 and was at the wrong angle, and got heavy handed with the file Any idea on straightening the flute out? Or should I just leave it as is? Or order another cylinder? Thanks

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Here is another angle. I am worried about the cylinder being out of round and causing timing issues. Is this possible?

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If it were me I'd take it to a smith to see if he can dress it up. Shouldn't be too big a job.

+ one on having it checked out - that can't hurt.

What I'd do: Looking down the barrel with a light, make sure the cylinder still lines up with the barrel. Also check the timing by dry fires. If it checks out, then I'd shoot it after I threw my knee out of joint kicking myself in the behind... Just kidding.

If it works, but bugs you, then I'd hunt up another cylinder.

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I`d dress it up a bit then leave it alone, "The enemy of good is better".

It will have no appreciable affect on how the pistols shoots, on target accuracy. The front of the cylinder is not involved in the timing of the revolver, that is all done at the rear of the cylinder.

You might want to look and see what a replacement cylinder would cost. Possibly buying one would be a better way to deal with the current cylinder than trying to rework it, etc. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.

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Yeah I was not to happy that i did it. Had a few other spots and they cleaned up good. This was the last one, looked down and went oh great! Think it is just cosmetic.

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On a better note. I am loving the feel of this 3 inch gun. Cant wait to shoot it. I think i am hooked on S&W revolvers. I have had a Colt Cobra, and a 66-1 that I shouldnt have gotten rid of. But so far this one is my favorite. Better start saving for the next one.

Here is a pic

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Are we talking about those three little scratches in the flute. If so, it will not have any effect on the operation of the gun at all. I'd just chalk it up to experience and let it go. Of course, you could replicate the nicks on the rest of the flutes and tell everyone it was a special order gun. It should keep the cylinder cooler. I sympathize with you, I've done the same. Nice gun you have there. I want a three inch gun so bad I can taste it.

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No i am referring to the uneven flute lines, they are not straight.
Here is the before pic

Here is a before pic

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Another pic

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Tanner2297:

Welcome to the Forum, and howdy from a fellow Austinite and 3.0 inch barrel K-frame fan (I have 3 of them: Models 13-3, 64-3, and 65-3).

My opinion is that in a perfect world, that cylinder wouldn't have made it past QC (Quality Control) at the factory. The unevenly cut flute lines, again, in my opinion, are a cosmetic issue, and I don't see how they would ever effect the functionality of the piece. Your attempt to correct the flaw is also, cosmetic only. If it really bugs you, you could search for and buy a new cylinder. A new cylinder shouldn't be to hard to find, and have fitted to your revolver. However, if it were me, I'd save the money and use it for ammo, holsters, etc.

Best of luck,

Dave

We all make mistakes and get mad at ourselves when we do! It is not going to matter on a shooter grade gun. People are not going to ask you...what happened to that gun? Shoot the heck out of the gun & enjoy it! Bob

The second picture you posted tells the story. You reduced the thickness of the cylinder on the one chamber and flattened the radius. This shaved off the top of one side of the flute so it is no longer parallel. While the flute is cosmetic I'd be more concerned with the reduced thickness of the cylinder wall. It is hard to tell how thin it is and it may not be an issue. Typically the weakest part of a six shot cylinder is the cut for the cylinder stop since it sits right over the chamber. On a five shot cylinder, the stop is offset from the chamber. If it were mine, I'd have a competent gunsmith replace the cylinder.

Listen to civil1977. Take it to a gunsmith and pay to have it corrected, if necessary. Not a bad thing to do with any used revolver, by the way. Let me stop. Stay safe, partner.

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