Switching cylinder release thumb latch

Belgian686 · #1 05-23-2009, 01:26 AM

For my regular shooters, I prefer the newer style of thumb latch to the old ones. So I would like to order a few new ones, and switch them (storing the original ones in a safe place of course). Has anyone ever tried this, and are both types fully exchangable ? I am thinking for example on a 1991 617 or 1993 66.

Thanks for your replies.

B686

Spotteddog · #2 05-23-2009, 01:40 AM

686,
I don't know exactly whether there is something preventing the use of the later model release? But, the two sources I'm linking will at least get you started towards the answer to your question. If the answer you need isn't available, you may wish to search the sites for customer service links.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wc...PartsList_Retail.pdf

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/...h%20&%20Wesson%C2%AE

Revolver King · #3 05-23-2009, 03:09 AM

I have done it plenty of times, NO PROBLEMS.

Double Clutch · #4 05-23-2009, 03:17 AM

I have extended cylinder releases on all my hand guns, never had a problem..

David Sinko · #5 05-23-2009, 06:15 AM

If you like the newer style, check out the ones made by SDM. They are made of real steel and very sharply checkered.

Dave Sinko

luangtom · #6 05-23-2009, 07:55 AM

Brownell's is most definitely a source for anything like the new latch-slides.

Belgian686 · #7 05-23-2009, 08:32 AM

I knew this was the perfect place to ask

I will have a look around on sites mentioned.

Thanks for advice and replies

B686