I finally finished these "gunsmithing" videos. There are 4 videos that total about 1 hour. They were uploaded to YouTube in full HD (1080p) so they should be very clear. Hopefully they contain some information you can use. I edited them to shorten them as much as possible. Hopefully they are not too boring.



Here are the links:

Video 1- www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6qUBHIdWX4

Video 2- www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiUO2UoAtio

Video3- www.youtube.com/watch?v=4it_sjcjzs4

Video 4- GUNSMITHING THE S&W 3RD GENERATION PISTOL VIDEO 4 OF 4 - YouTube

Thanks for the links.

I posted to the original link but thought I'd post here too and say thanks.

You did a really great job.

Dave

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Great information and presentation.

Oops. Should have watched them all first. Video 3, Error 404 Not Found.

Very Kind to put this up, I know a lot of work and effort were involved in making these. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge and skill.

The link is working fine for me this morning. Thanks again.

Nice work on the videos and thank you!

Thanks. Much appreciated

Awesome set of videos. I liked them very much and enjoyed them with my favorite adult beverages.

What I like about them is the fact that they are well-documented and easy. The 3rd Gens lend themselves well to the emerging tinkerer.

This is not to say that anybody with a file should attempt the steps, but it's easy to see how the gun functions. My local gunsmith showed me his secrets. These videos greatly add to the know-how.

Thanks for the videos!

Wow. REALLY nice, step by step videos. A great resource for all 3rd Gen. S&W owners, who are comfortable working on their own firearms.

Like most things, once you see it being done, you realize it's really not that hard to do.

nice i have use this video to change the springs very helpfull thanks

Thanks for sharing a great set of videos.

These videos are great. Thank you!

David

Excellent!

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Well done, much appreciated!

- TS

Your videos are fantastic! Thank you for sharing them with us.:thumbup:


Isn't it nice to know that there are "legitimate" uses of a Dremel tool?

Watched the vids today, then attacked my 3913NL.
Now, this is a 3913 in excellent condition, but plenty used, so some of the rough edges are already smoothed over with use, but I was amazed how rough most of the innards of this gun were!
Now, however, it's a new animal. Only "almost" problem was when I went to put the mag release back together. Where, oh where did that plunger go? I found it right between my feet. That won't happen again.
Oh, and after banging on the extractor pin for a while, without any movement at all, I figured it wanted to stay put, so it did.

GREAT videos!

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I performed all the frame work from the videos on my 4506. Looking forward to doing the slide. Excellent job

I am glad to see that a couple of you have worked on your guns. I hope more people try the work because it really is a satisfying experience.

One tip to keep this from happening-

"Only "almost" problem was when I went to put the mag release back together. Where, oh where did that plunger go? I found it right between my feet. That won't happen again."

-Is to put your hands and whatever part of the gun you are working on inside a large clear zip lock plastic bag so that if you lose control of a spring or plunger the bag will contain it. This is especially recommended for those of you disassembling the adjustable sight on those guns for the first time. There are three different plungers and springs that are installed in the body of that adjustable sight.

I originally watched your videos a couple of weeks ago, but had to wait for some time to attempt the work on one of my 1006's. I finally got around to doing it today. Finished both the frame and slide and am happy with the results. I really want to thank you for taking the time to create those videos. I had considered sending one of my guns into Smith and Wesson to have this done, but I really love doing stuff myself, but really didn't have any idea of where to start. The time you took to create these videos allowed me learn and have fun while doing it.

Great Videos, thanks!

Great videos! I watched all four twice. I bought a S&W model 5906 and wanted to get the action tuned. I found that the S&W factory was quoting $165 for a job that didn't appear to go into the detail I saw in your videos. I don't have the tools to do the work myself, so I asked my LGS's gunsmith (a G-man) if he'd watch your vids and give me a quote. He watched the vids, told me he had many of the stones you used, and quoted me less than factory. He commented that he appreciated your tip on using the t-square rule with fine grit paper because he didn't have that thin stone. Bottom line - I now have finely tuned action on my 5906 and a confident Gen3 gunsmithing resource close to home.

I'm bookmarking this.

I don't know if Bluebelly, the original poster of this, is still paying attention but I am forever in his debt for these videos.
Bought my first 5906 two years ago (which I foolishly sold). Bought another one this year. Used the well shot, well lit and VERY well explained videos for teardown and reinstalling.



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I watched the videos a couple years ago after buying my 5906. Helped me understand how the pistol was built and functioned. All I've had do is replace the Mag release Button spring, plunger and clean the crud out.

Just learned tonite that the YouTuber was here, as BLUEBELLYYANKEE.

Suggest the moderators consider this as a nomination for sticky status!

Thank you for posting. I’ll be sure to take a look at the videos. I’ve also been hesitant to take apart a 3rd gen in fear of not being able to put things back correctly.

Joe

Was the best videos to watch when I first tore apart my first 3rd gen purchase a 4506-1. Followed most of the stoning and polishing as far as I could with what I had but it did make a difference on my 4506. I still go back when its been a while since tearing my 3rd gens down and get confused.

These are the best YT vids I've found, on working on the 3rd
Gens. Lighting, angles, sound, pacing--all quite good.

I can't believe it has been 8 years since I published these videos. My how the time flies by. I am glad that you guys still get some use out of them.

For those interested I also have 4 videos that detail the complete disassembly and re-assembly of these great S&W 3rd gen guns.

BB

Thanks!

You couldn't be persuaded into a vid limited to the unique
aspects of the 3rd Gen frame-decockers (e.g. 1076), by
chance?

They're some of the best videos available on their particular subject matter. Well done.

I was glad to find out about them today. I wasn’t at all interested in S&W semi autos when you first posted them. Now I’m turned on to 2nd Gen pistols and with very small adjustments your videos will be very helpful working on them as well. many thanks!

Froggie

To Bluebbellyyankee
Thank you for saving my bacon several times with your videos!!
Armorer school from the 80s and my brain cells have moved away from each other in my golden years!
A Texan tips his sombrero to a Yankee!

thanks for the vids.

Subscribed!

Exactly.

So many posted videos are poorly lite & focused leaving you to "guess" what the featured item looks like & how it's exactly done.

Not with BLUEBELLYYANKEE's videos.

Kudos for being proficient & knowledgeable on your photography equipment & taking the time to put them together.

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