WheelGunMagic
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Having a problem with the trigger on my new 586-8 (4” barrel) locking up on me – need help figuring it out. The trigger randomly freezes (locks up) during both live fire & dry fire. The trigger locks up between shots, after it has been fully released, but before the next trigger squeeze starts. This happens with slow, double action fire. I haven’t tried rapid fire or single action.
In approximately 200 trigger pulls, the trigger locked up 3 times. 70 live fire rounds were with American Eagle, 38 Special, 130 grain, FMJ. The approximately 130 dry fire trigger pulls were with Snap Caps.
The first time the trigger locked up, it was with Snap Caps at home. Although the locked indicator flag was not engaged, I noticed it was a fraction of an inch higher than my other S & W revolvers – sorry, doesn’t show up in pictures – kind of need to feel it with your finger.
Up to this point, I hadn’t used the internal lock (I never do). I dug out the keys & tried the lock. I locked the internal lock – the flag became fully engaged. I then unlocked it & the trigger once again worked normally. But the flag went back its original position – a fraction of an inch higher.
The next 2 times the trigger locked by itself was during live fire at the range. Since I didn’t have the key with me, the only thing I could think to try was cocking the hammer. I was able to cock it only part way, but each time it unlocked the trigger.
The gun is new, so the repairs should be covered under warranty. In the last 15 years, this is my 10th new S&W revolver – love them Smiths. I’ve had to send 2 others back for warranty work – I’d rather not have to send this one back too.
Any suggestions on what’s causing the self-locking trigger problem? Is this a malfunctioning internal lock? And please, this is not a thread about bashing the internal lock – if that’s the problem – this is just a mechanically challenged shooter needing help.
In approximately 200 trigger pulls, the trigger locked up 3 times. 70 live fire rounds were with American Eagle, 38 Special, 130 grain, FMJ. The approximately 130 dry fire trigger pulls were with Snap Caps.
The first time the trigger locked up, it was with Snap Caps at home. Although the locked indicator flag was not engaged, I noticed it was a fraction of an inch higher than my other S & W revolvers – sorry, doesn’t show up in pictures – kind of need to feel it with your finger.
Up to this point, I hadn’t used the internal lock (I never do). I dug out the keys & tried the lock. I locked the internal lock – the flag became fully engaged. I then unlocked it & the trigger once again worked normally. But the flag went back its original position – a fraction of an inch higher.
The next 2 times the trigger locked by itself was during live fire at the range. Since I didn’t have the key with me, the only thing I could think to try was cocking the hammer. I was able to cock it only part way, but each time it unlocked the trigger.
The gun is new, so the repairs should be covered under warranty. In the last 15 years, this is my 10th new S&W revolver – love them Smiths. I’ve had to send 2 others back for warranty work – I’d rather not have to send this one back too.
Any suggestions on what’s causing the self-locking trigger problem? Is this a malfunctioning internal lock? And please, this is not a thread about bashing the internal lock – if that’s the problem – this is just a mechanically challenged shooter needing help.
