Fitting a yoke screw?

[Cotis]

I have some questions about how to do this properly. Is it the depth of the screw or the diameter of the non-threaded end that is critical to a proper fit? Or both? I have noticed a difference in fit before when accidentally swapping the side screws while cleaning, which is easy enough to rectify. I have a need to fit a new stainless screw and would like to know the proper way. Thanks in advance

 

[armorer951]

Here's some info about the old piloted screws from a couple of previous threads. Remember, you can always use the "search" function to obtain info on topics regularly discussed here on the forum.

The contact interface on the older yoke retention system is between the diameter of the yoke screw pilot (un-threaded end) and the rear (front facing side) of the yoke button.


Replacing yoke screw


https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...e-endshake-screw.html?highlight=fitting+screw


Carter

 

[chief38]

BTW..... I have found other screws that were ordered directly from S&W years ago that were supposed to be direct replacement screws were not. I assure you they had to be hand fit as they were 1/8" too long. IMHO knowing how a screw is supposed to feel and how much strain it has to put upon a spring is important to know or learn. While this is certainly not exclusive to S&W revolvers, I find that S&W has had large variations over the years. More than likely, it is because they have had numerous suppliers and spec's will vary.

 

[Cotis]

Here's some info about the old piloted screws from a couple of previous threads. Remember, you can always use the "search" function to obtain info on topics regularly discussed here on the forum.

The contact interface on the older yoke retention system is between the diameter of the yoke screw pilot (un-threaded end) and the rear (front facing side) of the yoke button.


Replacing yoke screw


https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...e-endshake-screw.html?highlight=fitting+screw


Carter

Carter,
Thank you for the information! Exactly what I needed to know. I should have searched more thoroughly.

Regards,
Chaz

 

[Jeff in Cincinnati]

Back in the day at the Smith and Wesson Armorers’ school, students were taught to fit the button to the yoke screw when using a yoke endshake screw for repairs, not to file on the yoke screw to fit it to the yoke button. This can be a touchy job.