Mod 28 problem??

[jvmm]

When I try to open the cylinder it is hard to do and sticks, but putting more pressure on it, will it comes open.

If I push the cylinder back toward the recoil shield while engaging the cylinder release It comes easily.

What is the fix, a longer cylinder pin? Thanks

 

[DGT]

Make sure the ejector rod is tight. Sometimes they unscrew a little. That happened to me and tightening the ejector rod fixed it.

 

[nipster]

I am having the exact same problem with one of mine. There is a thread in the "Smithing" forum regarding it too.

I have been too busy to investigate any further recently, but I am gonna break it completely down again and re-clean the bolt area again.

Have you taken yours apart and seen what the insides look like? After trying a few things, the general consensus is that the bolt is being obstructed by debris or gunk and not able to travel forward enough to work effectively.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/243300-model-28-issues-cylinder-trigger.html

 

[BaldEagle1313]

Not to sound too stupid, but would the same hold true for a Model 38? The cylinder release is almost two stages - cylinder latch moves easily about half the distance you'd expect, push real hard the last bit and then it'll open. It's not a smooth process.

 

[nipster]

Something else you can do is to file the bolt a little bit so it can travel further. Of course this is an irreversible process, so use caution. Take too much off and it's gonna stick out more than it should.

 

[P&R Fan]

I also thought of the cylinder release being unscrewed. Keep in mind after 1960 they are reverse threaded. (Left hand screw).
Jim

 

[Doug M.]

Cylinder release or ejector rod?

 

[jvmm]

I will check the ejector rod tonight, I finger tightened it and did not get any movement either right nor left.

The gun appears unmolested. Thanks for all your input

 

[jvmm]

The ejector rod was tight.

Took out the center pin and found one in my spares that was about 20 30 thousands longer. What a difference that made!!

Looks like this came from the factory this way. Gun has not been shot much at all.