Endshake and Cylinder Gap

[Matthew]

Good Morning,

I've discovered my 19-4 has a .010 cylinder gap and .005 end shake.

I admit to not 100% understanding the installation of the end shake bearings and how they work (I won't until I have the gun apart) but some places I have read imply that while they remove the end shake they increase the cylinder gap. Is this true? Obviously the last thing I need is more gap.

Am I better off trying to send this to S&W to fix both problems?

I wish the cylinder gap were lower but as long as that's within acceptable range I can live with it as the gun is only used for paper punching.

Thanks for your help,
Matthew

 

[pownal55]

they do move the cylinder back, but so does stretching the crane, which is how s&w fixes endshake. send them the gun they will solve both problems.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

You can fix the shake easily yourself. Check out the FAQ above.