Kinda disappointed

[Slicktop]

I sent my beloved 66-1 for tune-up and bead blast.
I have had it for over 20yrs and just wanted to liven it up.
It's been a reliable hunter w/no problems.

It was in the shop 10 months.
Got it back and dry fired 5 or 6 times and it locked up.
Sent it back for repair to be expedited.
Got it back in 3wks. (Good)
Shot a full cylinder of 158gr 357 fmj Norma.
Empties would not eject. Had to forcibly remove every case.

Also, while this is a petty but valid complaint, the front sight came back originally with a new nylon front sight in black. I figgered it was an overlooked item to put on the red overlay and when I sent it back they would see that it needed to be done.
It wasn't.
How do I treat the cylinder so the casings won't stick?
I don't want to sound like a rag.
But it was 10 months, a lot of $, I had to send it back, and I'm having problems never experienced.

 

[armorer951]

I wonder if the casings sticking might be due to overspray from the blasting media. If the inside of the cylinder got textured during the rehab, that could cause the casings to hang up.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Bless that pistol's heart . . .

 

[Slicktop]

I wonder if the casings sticking might be due to overspray from the blasting media. If the inside of the cylinder got textured during the rehab, that could cause the casings to hang up.

Could be.
I actually commend the finish and it looks like they took care around the serial # area, so one would think they would treat the inside of chambers the same.
I really hate to complain but with the returned gun was a end cap of the ammo that I guess they used for testing.
Here's a pic and a pic of what I used.

 

[Slicktop]

Bless that pistol's heart . . .

That's what I said.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

Was this to the S&W shop?

 

[rbmac52]

I would not let the factory touch any of my guns these days.

 

[Muss Muggins]

That's what I said.

We didn't mean the same thing . . .

 

[Slicktop]

Was this to the S&W shop?

Yep.
Springfield Ma.

 

[Slicktop]

We didn't mean the same thing . . .

I meant that light hearted. ie:
'That's what she said '.

 

[Slicktop]

I would not let the factory touch any of my guns these days.

Well they are moving their operations.
It may get better, it just sux that real gunsmiths are in short supply.

 

[Slicktop]

I'm 60 and am thinking to major in gunsmithing.
At least I would care.

 

[Peak53]

You might try a semi-aggressive cleaning of the charge holes. Think bronze brush and elbow grease with your favorite cleaning compound. Seems unfortunate.

 

[Protocall_Design]

I would polish the chambers with a 3/8 or 9.5mm flex hone and oil.

 

[Sakràn Dog]

Could be.
I actually commend the finish and it looks like they took care around the serial # area, so one would think they would treat the inside of chambers the same.
I really hate to complain but with the returned gun was a end cap of the ammo that I guess they used for testing.
Here's a pic and a pic of what I used.

Now that is odd - the 29-2 I just had returned had the exact same American Eagle 357 Magnum box flap enclosed in the shipping box. I thought this was just a scrap that fell into the packaging so I would take that test fire proof (if that is what it is supposed to be) for what it's worth!

 

[Slicktop]

Now that is odd - the 29-2 I just had returned had the exact same American Eagle 357 Magnum box flap enclosed in the shipping box. I thought this was just a scrap that fell into the packaging so I would take that test fire proof (if that is what it is supposed to be) for what it's worth!

I thought it was weird without any other explanation.

 

[PeteC]

There must be something else going on besides the chambers getting bead blasted.

Bead blasting does not add material, it does not make cylinder chambers smaller. Let's say something roughed up the walls... one should be able to see that. After a cleaning, chambers on my Model 66 look shiny. Even empty 357 cases drop in and out. It should be possible to exclude that as a cause on inspection. If they look shiny, they were not bead blasted.

I would try different ammo before doing anything with the chambers, and maybe ask your range to let you have a few empty cases from rounds fired in other guns, to see how they fit.

 

[shawn mccarver]

If the factory did it, make them fix it.

 

[Slicktop]

Will try different ammo today after cleaning.
.38 spl. in different flavors, and if that goes good then move up to Buffalo Bore Hardcast .357.

I have only shot the Norma in my rifle beforehand but it did fine.
We'll see what happens.

 

[Slicktop]

If the factory did it, make them fix it.

I doubt that will ever happen, Total of 11 months there already.