Does anyone know how to replace the blast shield on scandium frame revolvers? Can this be done without sending the gun back to S&W?
I have a new 327NG. (I've shot this model before, but this gun is brand new and has only been fired by S&W.) Out of habit, I opened the cylinder to clear the gun before pulling the trigger, and the blast shield popped off the frame. I called S&W to see if CS could tell me how to re-fit the shield myself, but all they guy said was that they are force-fit and perhaps if I spread the tines, I might be able to re-install it myself. However, my attempts to do so failed to work.
I've had S&W Scandium framed guns before, and 2 of my buddies have had then for years with zero problems, so my experience is on the unusual side. I like the gun and I have no issues with S&W, as I certainly know they will fix the problem post haste... but it seems to me like this might be a Do It Yourself project. So anyone know how to replace the blast sheild? - TIA