Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Ammunition-Gunsmithing > S&W-Smithing

Notices

S&W-Smithing Maintenance, Repair, and Enhancement of Smith & Wesson and Other Firearms.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-10-2016, 03:31 PM
KermodeBear KermodeBear is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Hammer not falling when I try to fire

Hi, Just went out to fire my Model 629, thumbed the hammer back, squeezed the trigger, nothing happened. Trigger won't move, hammer won't move, cylinder won't move.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-10-2016, 03:44 PM
arjay's Avatar
arjay arjay is online now
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 15,132
Likes: 91,836
Liked 26,387 Times in 8,412 Posts
Default

Is it loaded? first round? reloads?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-10-2016, 05:18 PM
Protocall_Design Protocall_Design is offline
Vendor
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Kansas City area
Posts: 6,168
Likes: 54,163
Liked 13,563 Times in 4,276 Posts
Default

We need more information. Was this gun working before? One you just bought? What is the history? It may possibly be due to a broken trigger pivot pin, hard to say at this point.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-10-2016, 08:53 PM
armorer951's Avatar
armorer951 armorer951 is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Evansville, Indiana USA
Posts: 6,220
Likes: 483
Liked 11,380 Times in 3,519 Posts
Default

Could also be an improperly fit or malfunctioning trigger stop. Many times the trigger stops inside the rebound slide are installed improperly. (reversed)
Also these stops can often malfunction when aftermarket rebound springs are used in the gun. Aftermarket springs can have a slightly different interior diameter, which can interfere with proper function.
__________________
Ret. LE, FA Instr, S&W Armorer
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #5  
Old 04-10-2016, 08:59 PM
tlay's Avatar
tlay tlay is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 2,937
Likes: 1,594
Liked 1,977 Times in 732 Posts
Default

Has the side plate been removed and any parts removed?
__________________
Tom
NRA Pistol Inst
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-10-2016, 09:00 PM
tcon tcon is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 487
Likes: 203
Liked 753 Times in 285 Posts
Default

First - unload it and don't load it again until it operates correctly without ammo. Is this a new gun? If so and this happens when no ammo is used, call the manufacturer with serial and receipt handy.

If not new, need more info like if it worked for you at one time or if it has been opened for any reason
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-11-2016, 05:38 AM
chief38's Avatar
chief38 chief38 is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 7,843
Liked 25,705 Times in 8,685 Posts
Default

You might have also had something break off inside the gun or have had something get inside that does not belong there jamming up the works. Sounds to me like removing the side plate and an inspection is in order. A cleaning and lube should be done at the same time. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, seek out a qualified and competent GS.

Years ago I had a small piece (where the Factory grinds the ends flat) of a Rebound Spring break off and jam up a M60. Apparently they ground one side too thin and it just broke off. A new Rebound Spring was all it took to restore perfect operation.

Last edited by chief38; 04-11-2016 at 05:41 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-14-2016, 06:46 PM
armorer951's Avatar
armorer951 armorer951 is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Evansville, Indiana USA
Posts: 6,220
Likes: 483
Liked 11,380 Times in 3,519 Posts
Default

Isn't it great when someone starts a thread and then there is no word about a resolution?
__________________
Ret. LE, FA Instr, S&W Armorer
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #9  
Old 04-14-2016, 08:05 PM
Tom S.'s Avatar
Tom S. Tom S. is offline
Moderator
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 18,564
Likes: 8,401
Liked 17,176 Times in 5,627 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by armorer951 View Post
Isn't it great when someone starts a thread and then there is no word about a resolution?
Maybe he was standing in the wrong spot when he started hitting on it with a hammer.
__________________
So many S&W's, so few funds!!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-15-2016, 04:24 PM
Inusuit's Avatar
Inusuit Inusuit is offline
Member
Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire Hammer not falling when I try to fire  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SE Wyoming
Posts: 2,983
Likes: 4,748
Liked 4,791 Times in 1,679 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by armorer951 View Post
Isn't it great when someone starts a thread and then there is no word about a resolution?
Happens a lot. Also common that someone's first post asks a question about the value/history of a firearm. Lots of helpful responses often based on insufficient information in the OP. Never a thank you posted.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
Reply


Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
way to check hammer forcewhen falling walter o S&W-Smithing 7 03-24-2016 05:08 AM
5906 hammer falling without manipulation. sergx45 Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 3 10-29-2014 10:10 PM
Hammer falling without trigger pull frontsight! S&W-Smithing 8 10-20-2011 06:07 AM
dry fire internal hammer revolvers ? hi-power man S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 20 12-24-2010 02:37 PM
Model 39-2 Falling Hammer Marty C Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 1 02-02-2010 10:58 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:15 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)