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Had the same problem with a 1076. After closer inspection, noticed that one of the "ears/tabs" was broken off. Took to a local retired police armorer and he put a new one in (took about 10 minutes and minimal cost). Noticed that the new one appeared to be a updated version that did not have the two ears/tabs on it, instead having a bar across the top thereby creating a box of strength/pressure. Haven't had any problems since.
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No law enforcement background on the 4566. Purchased it from a private owner.
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Should have clarified. That question was for the OP
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This was a very useful thread. I recently picked up an unnoticeably used 4566TSW, that had the clicking issue. The previous owner had sent it back to S&W twice with no resolution. It took me less than 3 minutes to correct the tension. Thank you
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It that "fixes" it, fine, but usually the spring has weakened or cracked and replacement is the only cure.
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This was a very useful thread. I recently picked up an unnoticeably used 4566TSW, that had the clicking issue. The previous owner had sent it back to S&W twice with no resolution. It took me less than 3 minutes to correct the tension. Thank you
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With all due respect, I find that very hard to believe that the factory didn't find or fix the problem. Twice I sent my 4506 to the factory for the clicking, twice it was fixed when I got it back. Most likely the factory fixed it and the spring just weakened again. This is a very well known issue.
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You guys are the best. I've never fixed a firearm with a pencil eraser before. I've got that natural born genius feeling thing going on, that doesn't happen every day. Many thanks!
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You guys are the best. I've never fixed a firearm with a pencil eraser before. I've got that natural born genius feeling thing going on, that doesn't happen every day. Many thanks!
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Cool!
Now go celebrate by dropping that pencil, eraser first, down the barrel of your skyward pointed (& unloaded) pistol, firing it & launching the pencil toward the heavens in thanks.
Too often, they're broken & just have to be replaced.
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How about that!! I fixed my CS45 that had that click.. Handy tool that pencil eraser.
Thanks to those posting the valuable information.
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