Recent content by commonground

Just a quick post to give the part number of the S&W take down screw part number. I had the loosening problem and contacted S&W and they sent me a new take down screw with a Nylok patch. It works and I wanted to share the info. Yes, I know that there are threads that date way back and run on...

Thanks wwit, I just got back from the range and it performed like a champ. The Hoppes Solvent cleaned the action. The Hoppes oil lubricated the moving parts. The new take down screw with the Nylock, just snugged down, worked great. The Halo charging ring that I bought this past week works...

I guess that I was fortunate to not have the screw too tight for removal when I bought my SW22. It was tight but broke loose with a little effort. The new screw with the NyLock from S&W is doing very well and I do not have to use a torque wrench. I'm not keen on breaking out the torque wrench...

Thanks to all who replied. Good information. For the time being I will continue with the Hoppes Solvent and Oil. The screw with the Nylock seems to have solved the takedown screw loosening problem. I usually have a spray bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol and Compressed air cans available when...

Here is a follow-up on the above post. The screw arrived and I installed it and tested it with 60 rounds of ammo and Wha La no loosening. It is snug going in and I did not try to tighten it much, no need. Augie

I have had S&W handguns since I was a teanager (55 yrs ago) but, I have never owned a semi auto. All of my handgun have been revolvers. I just purchased a SW22 Victory and have started shooting it. Here are a few questions: 1. Are all 22s dirty? There seems to be a lot of residue buildup...

Thank you all for the warm welcome. What a great group. Augie

Welcome from the York area. Augie

Hello, I am 72 soon to be 73, retired engineer who loves S&W. I have had S&W firearms since I was a teenager. My most recent acquisition was an SW22 Victory. My regular carry is a S&W M&P 9C in a Cross Breed Super Tuck holster. Thanks for allowing me to participate in the forum. Augie :)

Take-down Screw Fix New to the forum from South Eastern Pennsylvania. Just purchased a SW22 Victory and found the take down screw loosened after shooting about 50 rounds. I had taken it apart and cleaned it before the first shoot, so I thought that I hadn't tightened it enough. So back to th...