Hi,
Some time ago my dad bought a new 986. Right at the start it has had problems with light primer strikes.
Sending it back was never an option for him. He wanted to try and fix it as he really liked the revolver. Sending it to get fixed in the US is an absolute nightmare (we live in Sweden).
First we tried a S&W gunsmith here. He said he couldn't find any issues.
The mainspring screw is screwed all the way and remains there.
We have tried a longer firing pin.
The moonclips are the correct tk customs.
Light strikes with all brands of ammo. (besides a revolver that won't go "bang" with all brands is not a functioning revolver.)
I have even tried putting in a cylinder shim for excess endshake depsite it being new and me not believing it to be the issue.
I have cleaned where the firing pin is.
I shot it today and got 2 light strikes out 49 shots. Best by far compared to before but not acceptable at all. I also noticed a indentation below the firing pin where the hammer strikes. An issue or just a tool mark? Picture provided.
I would really appreciate any help. I'm at a loss. I just want to get the damn thing to work properly for my dad. Thanks.
Some time ago my dad bought a new 986. Right at the start it has had problems with light primer strikes.
Sending it back was never an option for him. He wanted to try and fix it as he really liked the revolver. Sending it to get fixed in the US is an absolute nightmare (we live in Sweden).
First we tried a S&W gunsmith here. He said he couldn't find any issues.
The mainspring screw is screwed all the way and remains there.
We have tried a longer firing pin.
The moonclips are the correct tk customs.
Light strikes with all brands of ammo. (besides a revolver that won't go "bang" with all brands is not a functioning revolver.)
I have even tried putting in a cylinder shim for excess endshake depsite it being new and me not believing it to be the issue.
I have cleaned where the firing pin is.
I shot it today and got 2 light strikes out 49 shots. Best by far compared to before but not acceptable at all. I also noticed a indentation below the firing pin where the hammer strikes. An issue or just a tool mark? Picture provided.
I would really appreciate any help. I'm at a loss. I just want to get the damn thing to work properly for my dad. Thanks.