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Old 05-09-2022, 09:22 AM
Old Newf Old Newf is offline
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Of the several S&W revolvers I have owned,only my most recent 686 has had the loosening issue.You can tell it's loose when the cylinder gets difficult to swing open.I discovered a 2 dollar method that works great & allows the ejector rod to be tightened properly without damage:a 1/4 brass compression fitting.It fits the ejector rod perfectly and allows you to use a wrench to tighten it.BE MINDFUL of over tightening though.I put empty brass in all 6 chambers when I tighten.I recommend splitting the ferrule in one place to make for easy removal.Works great in a pinch.I keep one in my shooting case now, but haven't needed it since tightening it properly.Proper tool is on the way to me.I don't recommend loctite either.

Last edited by Old Newf; 05-09-2022 at 11:23 AM.
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