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Update: I picked up the 17 from the gunsmith today; as has been suggested he cleaned up the button and fitted the longer rear screw to the front. The yoke now opens with slight resistance and is flush with the frame. The cylinder feels much more secure when locked. I am very happy with the...

We’ll see, I didn’t feel confident enough to go filing away at it myself and took it to the gunsmith a couple days ago. Should have it back in a week or so.

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm worried that the yoke button has become deformed over time. I'll take it to the local gunsmith and see what he has to say

The screw doesn't look too bad. It has been fitted and is shorter than the other side plate screw. I did try swapping them briefly but the yoke was excessively tight with the other screw and would not swing open. Thanks for the grease suggestion, I will try that.

Hi, Just purchased a 17-4 and noticed that the yoke seems little loose. It swings out with no resistance at all and there is some play between the yoke and frame. With closer inspection it appears the yoke is proud to the frame as pictured: When i press on the yoke it becomes flush with the...

Hello all, Just purchased my first Smith, a well-worn but new-to-me model 17-4. I have been reading threads here for a while, and it seems like the place to be for information about these great firearms. I look forward to learning what I can!