First time S&W

[SeaFang]

Purchased a 60-15 with 3” barrel. Saw the salesman had a little trouble swinging the cylinder out. Didn’t really think anything about it as he had some years on him. She handled it , approved it and we picked it up the next weekend. I figured that pvrr the holidays I’d prep it with Break Free so the spent shells would come out easily. That’s when I noticed the cylinder was a bit sticky . Lubed it and worked it a bit , worked the lock, thinking that maybe that had something to do with it.
Only have had Colts and Rugers, wouldn’t think this is normal but thought maybe it would need to be shot and worked a bit.
Looking for recommendations, shot I just let her use it or should I send it in to S&W to look at.

Thanks

 

[BC38]

Check the ejector rod to make sure is hasn't partially unscrewed. It is left-hand threads. That is probably THE most common cause of the cylinder being hard to unlock and open.

 

[SeaFang]

Fixed

Thanks BC38 ! Couldn’t tighten it , so I disassembled it inspected and reassembled ejector rod , screwed it tight and appears to be a lot better. Maybe there was a flash or burr that wasn’t allowing the rod back or something. But opens a lot easier without all the giggling and bumping now.

Thanks again

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Was this a brand new gun?

 

[SeaFang]

60-15

Yes bought for my wife end of Nov 21. Have yet to get her out with it. Noticed it when I was prepping the cylinder with Break Free.

 

[Narragansett]

Glad You seem to have obtained satisfaction. If I were to go to and buy a new gun today, I would go with flashlight, bore light, feeler gages, and would inspect it really good. The last thing I would want is to send it back, and go through the waiting process

 

[stansdds]

Welcome to the S&W Forums! New firearms may not be quite as perfect as we would like to see. There may be bits of metal from the machining processes or rough surfaces. I recommend a thorough cleaning and proper lubrication of all new or used firearms.

 

[Heinz]

I make it a habit to always check the tightness of the ejector rod when I reload. They make a tool to torque the rod down tighter without marring the finish, but I like hand tight best and will not use loc-tite for this. My model 17-3 will start to back out from time to time if I do not check, and all sorts of weirdness results

 

[jeffrefrig]

I make it a habit to always check the tightness of the ejector rod when I reload. They make a tool to torque the rod down tighter without marring the finish, but I like hand tight best and will not use loc-tite for this. My model 17-3 will start to back out from time to time if I do not check, and all sorts of weirdness results

I'm glad you reminded me to order one of these tools. I have one coming to me now for about $30 total.
OP, glad to see your new gun is ok now.

 

[SeaFang]

Thanks all ! Good idea on tool , I will look into getting one now for sure.

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Yes bought for my wife end of Nov 21. Have yet to get her out with it. Noticed it when I was prepping the cylinder with Break Free.

My wife’s favorite gun is also a 3” 60.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Hi OP!

On that new model 60, another thing to keep an eye on are all of the screws. They like work loose under fire, especially if you shoot .357's through it. The little screws holding the sight assembly fall into this category, as does the cylinder release screw. A little clear fingernail polish will fix it.