Model 52 Mag issue

stevenorlando · #1 05-30-2011, 10:15 PM

Hello All,

I have a Model 52. When I fitst got it, the gun didn't fire without a mag inserted, now it does. How do you fix that?

Steve

john323 · #2 05-31-2011, 01:12 PM

The mag disconnect is broken. It is located under the rear sight. Remove the rear sight but be careful that the spring doesn’t fly out. I don’t know how it would break but anything is possible I guess.

stevenorlando · #3 05-31-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john323

The mag disconnect is broken. It is located under the rear sight. Remove the rear sight but be careful that the spring doesn’t fly out. I don’t know how it would break but anything is possible I guess.

John,

I have removed the rear sight to mount an aimtech. There is nothing underneath it.

Steve

RGPM1A · #4 05-31-2011, 04:23 PM

You lost the spring and plunger when you removed the sight.

TOM BECKWITH · #5 06-01-2011, 10:51 AM

RGPM1A - have removed/replaced several S&W 41 5.5" rear sites (old origonal style) and one 52 rear - am confused by the spring you speak of???? That style rear site is an integeral site unlike the 5 & 7 3/8" rear sites. It slides in/out as a unit and is locked in by a set screw.

I stand corrected on the 52 site removal - forgot about the ejector depressor plunger and spring - it was probably 35 - 40 years ago and as I remember it was a little trouble replacing rear site.

On the lockout - possibly crud not allowing movement?