catcus-jack
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I have a 642 UC I have over 500rds through with no problems.
It has been perfect from day 1 in both fit and function.
It has been perfect from day 1 in both fit and function.
J Frame Ultra Carry Question
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As should be the case with each and every such product they send out----------but it clearly is not!
Ralph Tremaine
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I had exactly the same issue the OP describes, but with a new Kimber K6XS. Sent it back to Kimber who said it was indeed a sear problem, which they replaced. Got it back, it tested fine, but I'd lost trust in it and sold it.
Sticking with my tried and true M&P 340.
I feel fortunate that I must have gotten a good one. (632UC) My front sight is fine and it goes bang everytime I pull the trigger on a live round. I have fired probably 50 live rounds and a couple of hundred snapcaps.
I did open mine up when I first got it, and there was a very tiny sliver of some type of plastic "label like" material on the hammer, and it was a bit dry inside.
I also put a Wolf 14 lb hammer return spring in it and a tiny drop of mineral oil on the moving parts. It helped a lot.
I'm going to put another box through it tomorrow, and if all goes well, carry it some.
I did open mine up when I first got it, and there was a very tiny sliver of some type of plastic "label like" material on the hammer, and it was a bit dry inside.
I also put a Wolf 14 lb hammer return spring in it and a tiny drop of mineral oil on the moving parts. It helped a lot.
I'm going to put another box through it tomorrow, and if all goes well, carry it some.
OP
FloridaGun
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As a follow up to my original post, I just received the gun back from S&W. They replaced the firing pin, turnaround took just a couple of weeks. Will take it to the range to confirm it works as expected.
Marshal Tom
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These apparent QC issues are very sad and seem to be much more prevalent of late than in the past. I purchased a fairly early production 432UC and it has been just fine so far.
THE PILGRIM
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Have shot thousands of rounds through Dozens of Smith and other Revolvers.
Never had this problem!
Any problems?
Well, yes. I have owned 2- Model 53s.
Never had this problem!
Any problems?
Well, yes. I have owned 2- Model 53s.
Had a similar problem to yours on my Chattanooga Arms 442 PC. Cylinder would rotate when trigger pulled, no ignition. I discovered the sideplate screws were loose: gun has fired fine since I tightened them (but not abusively). Have no explanation.
Might want to check those screws. Wish you well, Js got to work: they're the 1st line of defense for many of us.
Kaaskop49
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Have you had the opportunity to test it yet?
The number of complaints about the Ultimate Carry j-frame are unsettling. I just ordered a 432UC and hope that there are no issues, but if there are, I have confidence S&W can fix them.
The biggest issue with these complaints is that it may deter people from considering this revolver. That would be a real shame because the .32 H&R Magnum is such a cool caliber with a lot of benefits, and more shooters using .32 H&R will encourage ammo manufacturers to make more of it. I very much want this revolver and the caliber to succeed!
We have seen some issues with different rim dimensions between a wide variety of .32. Some of the returned guns have gotten longer firing pins.
A LOT of the UC quality control issues have been addressed. Trust me, nobody was more on top of S&W than the people behind the project. Most of the current guns have been good.
