629 - Cylinder Will Not Advance

[quickdraw03]

I have a 1 year old 629 that has seen less than 50 rounds. I had it stop functioning today. The cylinder will not turn when I cock the hammer or pull the trigger for double action. The gun still shoots if I open the cylinder and manually advance it.

Given that it's under warranty, sounds like I get my first experience with S&W customer service.

Any ideas on what could be wrong?

Thanks,
QD

 

[cmj8591]

Most likely a broken hand or hand spring. It could also be a problem with the ratchets on the extractor. The hand is the most likely problem from your description. An easy fix that the factory will take care of.

 

[JAREDSHS]

QD3,
there are several possibilities as to what the problem could be. to me the short and best answer to you is to call
s&w, get a return procedure set up, and let your warantee work for you. You will not be out any money, and it will be returned to you in proper working order.

 

[Paul105]

Had a similar experience with a 329PD. Turned out it was the torsion hand spring. Some how it had worked itself loose -- maybe it wasn't installed correctly to begin with. I reinstalled the spring and it has worked flawlessly ever since.

If you feel comfortable removing the side plate and working on your 629, here's a youtube video on installation of the torsion hand spring.

How To Reinstall a Hand Torsion Spring for a Revolver Trigger - YouTube

FWIW,

Paul

 

[dsen]

I was thinking your ejector rod came loose and needed tightened. Then I read the rest of your post lol. Sorry.

 

[WPWarhawk]

Did the flag deploy on you?

 

[quickdraw03]

Did the flag deploy on you?

If by flag, you mean that awful lock, I think no. It would have blocked the trigger. I will still test.

I will check the ejector rod.

I think it will go off to S&W regardless. I'm not quite comfortable taking off the side plate. In time, I will try that out.


Even if it's not totally finacitonal, it still stacks billets right on top of each other.