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09-24-2012, 06:40 PM
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Missing Thumb Latch Screw
I was at the range today shooting my Model 49 bodyguard. It is a 1976-77 model. As I was shooting the thumb latch fell off, I was able to catch the latch, but the screw few off into the grate on the floor, impossible to find in the sea of brass. Is this a hard part to replace. Thanks, Jesse.
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09-24-2012, 07:00 PM
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09-24-2012, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jsalas2
I was at the range today shooting my Model 49 bodyguard. It is a 1976-77 model. As I was shooting the thumb latch fell off, I was able to catch the latch, but the screw few off into the grate on the floor, impossible to find in the sea of brass. Is this a hard part to replace. Thanks, Jesse.
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The hardest part is getting it in your hand. In fact, it's really a cap nut with a slot in it to look like a screw head, and you put it on with a closely fitting screw driver. Shouldn't take more than 15 seconds.  If you can't get it from GPC/Numrich, you might also try Brownell's or even Midway... it's a part common to many of the S&Ws.
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09-24-2012, 07:38 PM
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Thanks, guys, got it. I like the schematic. Thanks again, Jesse.
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09-24-2012, 08:23 PM
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It's a universal part with all S & W revolvers with a thumb latch - if you call S & W customer service and ask nicely they may send you one for free. Don't quote me on that though... 
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09-26-2012, 01:42 PM
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It's a universal part with all S & W revolvers with a thumb latch - if you call S & W customer service and ask nicely they may send you one for free. Don't quote me on that though... |
Thanks, before I ordered it, I took your advise and called s&W customer service and asked nicely. They asked me for my name and address and will be sending me one in the mail free.
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09-28-2012, 06:32 PM
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Well, received the part today. I'm impressed with S&W customer service. Received the thumb latch nut in two days and no charge. I'm happy, plus I wont miss a range day this weekend.
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