Mod 29-3 wont go to full cock

[applehill]

I've had this gun for many years and while removing the ejector push rod it broke. Replaced the ejector and rod (fitting required) and reassebled. Now it wont go to full cock. Some stoning will be required on the ejector to allow for full cock. Has anyone done this or should I just take it in.

 

[applehill]

I've had this gun for many years and while removing the ejector push rod it broke. Replaced the ejector and rod (fitting required) and reassebled. Now it wont go to full cock. Some stoning will be required on the ejector to allow for full cock. Has anyone done this or should I just take it in.

 

[tomcatt51]

If you replaced the xtractor, what many of us erroniously call the star, the ratchets need to be fitted. The hand is locking up against the ratchets because it can't slide past and allow full hammer and trigger travel. What is the correct term for the "ratchet", the part of the extractor the hand engages?

 

[xcpd69]

Originally posted by tomcatt51:
If you replaced the ejector, what many of us erroniously call the star, the ratchets need to be fitted. The hand is locking up against the ratchets because it can't slide past and allow full hammer and trigger travel. What is the correct term for the "ratchet", the part of the ejector the hand engages?

Actually, S&W calls it the extractor.

Extractors withdraw cases from chambers.
Ejectors throw cases out of the firearm.

 

[tomcatt51]

Originally posted by xcpd69:


Actually, S&W calls it the extractor.

Extractors withdraw cases from chambers.
Ejectors throw cases out of the firearm.

Corrected, but what is the correct name for the area the hand contacts? That was my question.

I used the original posters terms (in error). If he replaced the extrator and extractor rod the "ratchets" on the extractor which I wasn't sure of the correct term for, need fitted. Care to make a usefull contribution?

 

[applehill]

I only used the term as it is easy to understand as the ratchet is a part of the ejector. Anyway, just did a little stoning on the hand and it's back to working perfectly again. When I bought this gun new and many years ago I had it tuned by Bill Davis in Sac and it is one of my favorites.

Thanks,
Scot

 

[tomcatt51]

Originally posted by applehill:
I only used the term as it is easy to understand as the ratchet is a part of the ejector. Anyway, just did a little stoning on the hand and it's back to working perfectly again. When I bought this gun new and many years ago I had it tuned by Bill Davis in Sac and it is one of my favorites.

Thanks,
Scot

Nice it was that easy. I have to try and remember the correct terms. It frequently gets referred to as the "star". Not correct, but never confused.