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Old 02-20-2017, 01:59 AM
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Question New 629: Is there a proper way to break it in?

Just wondering if there was any best procedure for properly breaking in a new 629?
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Yes. Take it to the range, load it, shoot. VOILA! It is broken in.

I'm kind of teasing you but, in reality, oftentimes automatic pistols need breaking in. Sometimes. I never heard of a revolver needing breaking in but maybe I missed something after decades of shooting wheelguns.

Okay, if you want to clean off any factory residue, or put a little oil on the moving parts (emphasis on LITTLE), you can do that. But you don't have to. After you shoot a hundred rounds you can feel free to clean it but unless it has a problem you're good to go.
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The only break-in I've ever heard of is the trigger. They tend to smooth out over time. But no, it's not like a 1911 where you need 500 rounds to suss out feeding and extraction issues.
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I agree with the above. You do want to inspect a revolver for some gross defect, like somebody left a broken tool jammed in the barrel but there is no functional break-in period as they is with many semi-autos. They benefit from being shot and the trigger will tend to smooth up with use. Shoot it and enjoy it.
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I always like to shoot a box of jacketed bullets to break-in the barrel before switching to cast bullets. I've read of Brian Pierce doing the same.
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Default Revolver Break in

Here is what I like to do. When I go to the Shooting
Range, I always have multiple Revolvers with me.

I shoot the new one with 6 cartridges. After shooting I
inspect it. I carry a small Flashlight. I put the revolver
away.

After the Range I clean the barrel with a Foam Cleaner.
Wipe it down with Oil and a makeup Cotton Round. All
the time inspecting the Revolver.

Then I repeat the process again. Sometimes I will shoot
12 rounds. Then clean. I do this for about 100 round.
I know it sounds lengthy, but that's what I do.

I have noticed the more you shoot the better the trigger
feels too. Also I only take the Crane/Yoke off when
it gets gummy and does not turn easily any more.
I never take the Side Plate off unless something is wrong
or is used from the prior owner, just my OCD.
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