2 N Frame questions

[shottist]

i have .44 Mtn gun that presents me with 2 minor? issues that I would solicit opinions on.
1. The single action trigger is very nice as is the double action, (although somewhat heavy). The problem occurs when the trigger is cycled rapidly in the double action mode. Sometimes the trigger return will "hang up" and the trigger will have to be given a little push to return to its "at rest" mode. Can anyone suggest a remedial action that I can take or is this a Andy Horvath problem?

2.When in battery there is a small, but clearly discernible amount of play that occurs between the Yoke and the frame. I am bothered by this and want to remove it. Again, a Gunsmith problem or one that I can resolve?

Many thanks in advance to all who choose to opine.

 

[ken158]

1. Sounds like somebody has been messing with springs and check the strain screw (suppose to be tight)
2. Not understanding your "in battery" meaning, but cock back in single action, pull trigger and while keeping trigger back, check the "play" you are speaking of. Side to side or back and forth?

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

On question #1, I cannpt give you an expert answer, as many police armorers (a few of whom post here) can, but I can give you two practical suggestions which are what I would do, which may solve your problem completely. These are dependent on your ability to remove and replace a sideplate properly, which is not a small thing. This subject has been addressed elsewhere.

If the gun were mine, I would remove the sideplate and the rebound slide, and check to see that the rebound slide spring is stock factory, or just replace it with a stock rebound slide spring. In reassembling, I would clean and relube the rebound slide, hammer & trigger and all sear surfaces with RIG +P Stainless Steel Lube.

This procedure alone has, believe it or not, solved more serious action problems than the one you describe.

Good luck.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

... I would remove the sideplate and the rebound slide, and check to see that the rebound slide spring is stock factory, or just replace it with a stock rebound slide spring.....

Good advice. There's a number of well done YouTube videos with step-by-step instructions on how to do this without buggering anything up. It's possible someone shortened the rebound spring. This was thought to be a kitchen table way to improve trigger pull at one time.

 

[redwood0_7]

Like Kernel said, check youtube videos first. DO NOT PRY SIDE PLATE OFF.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

If the gun were mine, I would remove the sideplate and the rebound slide, and check to see that the rebound slide spring is stock factory, or just replace it with a stock rebound slide spring. In reassembling, I would clean and relube the rebound slide, hammer & trigger and all sear surfaces with RIG +P Stainless Steel Lube.

In addition to this I'd suggest you inspect the rebound slide's sliding surfaces, particularly the backside. I had one gun that acted like yours & I found a burr on the back that needed smoothing out.

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[triaxle]

Make sure you have the right screw driver blade tips .Also it goes in a certain way first. and the side plate will pop up if you tap on the grip area .

 

[MJFlores]

Be sure to have and use ONLY a light rubber mallet to persuade the side plate to pop up and off.

 

[Ronin2]

In addition to this I'd suggest you inspect the rebound slide's sliding surfaces, particularly the backside. I had one gun that acted like yours & I found a burr on the back that needed smoothing out.

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I had a Model 629-5 mountain gun I had just purchased off gunbroker doing the same damn thing. Took it to the local S&W warranty repair station. They said the same thing:

rebound slide's sliding surfaces, particularly the backside. I had one gun that acted like yours & I found a burr on the back that needed smoothing out.