One of the first, and many things I check on a used S&W revolver, is the ejector rod. I shy away from bent ejector rods. Always valuing advice from folks more knowledgeable, Why would, and how could anyone bend an ejector rod? I always lay the revolver on the edge of the display case, open the cylinder, and spin it to check for run out. Always hold it up to ceiling lights, and cock each cylinder, and if I see uneven light between cylinder and forcing cone, I get uneasy. Had a lot of looks from doing this.
Ejector rods
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One of the first, and many things I check on a used S&W revolver, is the ejector rod. I shy away from bent ejector rods. Always valuing advice from folks more knowledgeable, Why would, and how could anyone bend an ejector rod? I always lay the revolver on the edge of the display case, open the cylinder, and spin it to check for run out. Always hold it up to ceiling lights, and cock each cylinder, and if I see uneven light between cylinder and forcing cone, I get uneasy. Had a lot of looks from doing this.
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I would not let a bent rod stop me from buying an otherwise desirable gun. They can sometimes be straightened, and it is a simple part to fit if you need a new rod, assuming you locate the proper rod.
How did it get bent? Who knows?
Some probably got bent when they became loos and were therefore too long to close.
Other ways they got bent? Never underestimate the ability of idiots to screw up fine machinery.
How did it get bent? Who knows?
Some probably got bent when they became loos and were therefore too long to close.
Other ways they got bent? Never underestimate the ability of idiots to screw up fine machinery.
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Extractor rods are not "bent", but have run-out. This is caused by the three separate parts in the interface....the extractor stem, the extractor rod itself and the extractor rod collar. In other words, the three parts are often slightly out of alignment when tightened together.
This run out or slight "wobble" at the end the the rod is very easy to correct using a fixture designed for this purpose, and is not necessarily an indication of damage or mishandling.
This run out or slight "wobble" at the end the the rod is very easy to correct using a fixture designed for this purpose, and is not necessarily an indication of damage or mishandling.
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Too many people get handgun handling instructions from movies and TV!
My 686 belonged to the Westerville, Ohio PD. The officer it was issued to thought he was a Superhero/Crime Fighter and abused the pistol daily by slamming the cylinder shut with a wrist flick. Me managed to bend the crane but not the extractor.
Ivan
