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Old 06-27-2016, 11:27 AM
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Default New 638s can use a break-in
Just recently bought a new 638 and it was almost impossible for me to thumb-cock it. Double-action was heavy and somewhat balky as well. But after some lubing and a fair amount of dry-firing (with snap-caps) the action has lightened and smoothed quite well. A nice little gun, seems accurate enough shooting DA offhand, but I still have my doubts about that rifling (or lack thereof).

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Old 06-27-2016, 12:11 PM
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The wife enjoys hers. It is fun to shoot and that +P barks just fine.

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Old 06-27-2016, 01:51 PM
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I had the same experience with my 649. The hammer was very hard to cock at first but now it's no problem.
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I bought a new 638 late last year and had the exact same experience. It has worn in somewhat through lots of dry fire. It could still use a trigger job. I may do one.
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Old 06-28-2016, 11:26 AM
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Well, now you all have got me going, I'm late for work. Dug out my 649s: the hammer spur has 7 grooves. The 638's spur is shorter, with only 3 grooves. Harder to obtain a purchase on this shorter spur. On such things does the earth turn. Now I can sleep soundly tonight!

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Old 06-28-2016, 11:36 AM
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Old 06-28-2016, 01:44 PM
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Done. Thanks for the heads up Kaaskop49
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