Just a warning. If you don't have experience removing a sideplate on a S&W revolver, you can really bugger it up. That would be a shame. Is that revolver one with an internal lock?
You should be able to manipulate the thumb piece to release cylinder. This is only thing that would prevent cylinder from opening. Also hold up to light and see if there is clearance between cylinder face and forcing cone.
AND has the correct size screwdrivers...it always looks easy when the youtube guy does it![]()
Or, since when did Chicago become part of Canada?Chicago!!??? Whens the next buyback?
AND has the correct size screwdriversFrom the pic it looks like a 686.
As to Hoppe's you're gonna need a LOT to soak the action. Just de-gumming up the innards (if that's the problem) can be done with mineral spirits/paint thinner.
re the cylinder release, I only have 5 Smiths but I checked 'em all and even with the hammer cocked, they all move forward a little, maybe 1/16". Basically mechanical clearance to operate freely.
As to the internal lock, it's a small hole on the LH side, below the cylinder release. Unlikely to be the problem, IMHO. I'm going with the "sock drawer/never cleaned" scenario. Maybe over -lubricated at one point and the oil has congealed.
Attached is the photo.
on your possible solution: would a solvent like hoppes 9 get me to the same place?
Check to see if that hammer spur is touching the grips.To the OP. Are those stocks preventing the hammer from coming all the way back? Kinda looks like they are touching in the photo. Looks like they are S&W marked but someone might have swapped them and never checked after they did.
Check to see if that hammer spur is touching the grips.
Maybe by trying to slide a thin piece of cardboard between the hammer and top of the grip. or just remove the grips and see if that does free it up. If so you may have to remove a bit of material on the grip where the hammer makes contact.
To the OP. Are those stocks preventing the hammer from coming all the way back? Kinda looks like they are touching in the photo. Looks like they are S&W marked but someone might have swapped them and never checked after they did.
Then it is still under warranty through Smith & Wesson. They will send a shipping label and send it back to you after they repair it. Usually about a 4-6 week turnaround time.You're right. That does look like a snug fit. I'll examine more closely tomorrow.
FWIW, I've asked some questions of the owner - she says it was purchased new in 2020 and does not believe there were any modifications made at the time of purchase.
Yes, make use of the warranty. Opening up yourself may void the warranty, especially if you break something in the process.
Well, and isn't there something under pressure when it's cocked that could be damaged by taking off the side plate?
Plus the gun is only 5 years old. Hard to imagine the innards are THAT gunked up.
Well, and isn't there something under pressure when it's cocked that could be damaged by taking off the side plate?
Plus the gun is only 5 years old. Hard to imagine the innards are THAT gunked up.
The hammer stud, and it is not something you want to bend or break.Well, and isn't there something under pressure when it's cocked that could be damaged by taking off the side plate?
Plus the gun is only 5 years old. Hard to imagine the innards are THAT gunked up.