Hammer "push off"

[WNC Seabee]

I recently picked up a 625-6 that has had some action work done for IPSC games.

When the hammer is cocked for single action, it can easily be "pushed off" without pulling the trigger. I don't have a way to gauge how much force is necessary, but I'd say it's only about 5# of force to get the hammer to drop. Is this a problem?

This is strictly a range gun for me. I plan on outfitting it with an UltraDot and using it for Bullseye.

 

[DOEBOY1]

I had a similiar situation with a model 19 I bought. It pushed off and hasn't worked correctly since. When you try to cock it single action it will not hold. If I were you I would start looking for a new hammer and trigger. Where are you located in w. nc maybe I have a gun smith for you that I have had good luck with. Doeboy

 

[2hawk]

Check the FAQ tacked at the top...

It is a potentially dangerous condition, whether you want to fix it is up to you.

Page 1 of the S&W Smithing http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/94072-faqs.html, about halfway down the page shows the fix for push off. IIRC, the hammer should be able to take about 15# of force. Forcing push off can damage the engagements, so go easy on it.

BTW, I used the procedure shown to fix this on one of my revolvers, worked fine with no problems.

HTH

 

[WNC Seabee]

I had a similiar situation with a model 19 I bought. It pushed off and hasn't worked correctly since. When you try to cock it single action it will not hold. If I were you I would start looking for a new hammer and trigger. Where are you located in w. nc maybe I have a gun smith for you that I have had good luck with. Doeboy

Doeboy...we're neighbors...I'm in Hendersonville - Etowah area. Who do you use?

 

[DCWilson]

I have used the FAQ procedure to fix push-off on three different revolvers. You just have to bear in mind that small actions can have big results. If you really grind away on the mating hammer and trigger surfaces before trying a test installation, you can ruin them. It's better to work on the parts slowly, trying several test installations to make sure you are not going too far.

In my experience, you only want to hit the hammer notch lightly, and once. The trigger piece is the part you want to pay most attention to.

You will want to buy a half-inch square, six inch long ceramic stone for this. Everybody who may end up working on his own guns should have one.