Recent content by 337vegasstrong

:p ha ha! For sure! Losing small parts is the worst. I've been there a few times myself.

Looks like the knurled tip DOES unscrew in order to remove the extractor rod. I was able to do so and it seems like what I thought was some sort of bushing is a collar machined into the rod. That's why the knurled tip needs to be unscrewed to remove the rod. Also, turns out the rod itself is...

This was extremely helpful. Thanks so much. I thought the collar on the rod might be a slip fit but I didn’t want to assume and go to town on it without knowing for sure. Even with the rod tightened to proper “just tight enough” there’s still some very slight wobble when spinning the cylinder...

I have a Model 19-10. The ejector rod is ever so slightly bent. Not enough to cause any issues (especially since the lock up is the new ball detent design.) But it does rub gently on the crane when ejecting cases. I want to remove it to straighten it out. I was able to unscrew the rod from the...

Screw is fine. My problem was most definitely that the ejector rod came unscrewed a bit. Might try clamping in a vise to tighten with wood to protect the rod. Of course, with some dummy rounds in the chambers to prevent damage.

Range Report 50 rounds through it so far with no malfunctions. I did run into a minor hiccup. After getting home from the range, I did an inspection and I found that the cylinder was progressively getting harder to open. It finally got to the point where I couldn’t open it. I had to use a...

Thanks! The experience has definitely made me wiser. I’m just really thankful for S&W’s customer service. They were top notch.

You’re killing me! :D

This is my first gun in this finish. Any tips on care and/or touch ups for future minor scratches?

I sent it back on 3/7/19, the same day I brought it home new. Considering the rep at S&W told me 4-6 weeks turn around time, I’m thrilled that it took only 22 days.

**FINALLY!** 22 days later I have received a brand new Model 60-15. Picked it up today at my FFL (didn’t have to fill out a new 4473). There is NO crack on this one and it has a new serial number. I will be heading to the range tomorrow :) Thanks again to all of you. Big hug from me!

It’s a model 60 so it’s a steel frame and not aluminum alloy. And I, sure as sh*t, didn’t fire a single round through it. At this point, knowing that I’m getting a brand new firearm, I’ve long given up trying to figure out how or when it cracked. But trust me, I’ve played out all possible...

I shipped the gun directly to S&W and they are shipping back to me through my FFL.

My understanding is that the reason it has to go through my local FFL is because it will have a new serial number. If it had the same serial number, S&W could send it directly back to me. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong...

:D I doubt my gun even got a bed. Probably went straight to the morgue. I tried my best to not think about how long it would take. That helps make the time go by faster.