Took my new Model 63 to the range for the first time. Shot perfectly the first 60 or so rounds. Then, suddenly, with one unfired round left in the chamber, the cylinder would not rotate. I removed the ctg and gently de-cocked and re-cocked the gun. The cylinder rotated normally again. Then, again, with the eight pull of the trigger, the cylinder would not rotate. Did the de-cocking/re-cocking routine several more times with the gun unloaded. Same result: the cylinder was fine through the first seven cocks of the trigger, but would freeze up on the eight pull. Needless to say, this is very disappointing. Before phoning S&W, I thought I'd ask the savvy forum members here for their opinions as to what the heck is going on with this revolver. (As you can tell, I'm a newbie with much to learn.) Many thanks in advance to all who take time to reply.
New M63 problem
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Make sure area under extractor star is clean
MichiganScott
Member
I've got a 617 and a 63. Both will jam up like the OP described when dirty.
Bowyer
Member
Call S&W, while it is possible that after only 60 rounds there could be some fouling and the cylinder lock up. It is not normal for it to continually lock up every 8 pulls of the trigger. Personally I don't believe that you should have any problems after only 60 shots have been fired. Again, call S&W for assistance.
9mmsubgun-m11
Member
A lot depends on the ammo you are using. My 617 will shoot trouble free for several hundred rounds using plated bullets-Remington Golden or Federal bulk pack. When using crappy plain lead ammo it stuffs up real quick. Last time I used plain lead Remington ammo the gun did not last 3 cylinders and it was almost impossible to fire.
Thanks to all for replying. As I said in my earlier post, the problem cannot be that the gun is dirty. I cleaned it extremely well after the range trip. Cleaned and unloaded, it continues to freeze up on the eight pull of the trigger. I think Bowyer is right: I had better give S&W a call.
Jim1392
US Veteran
I would call S & W and have them look at it. I take my 63 to the range and usually fire 300 or more rounds through it. It only gets a little sticky with extraction near the end of the box. I've been shooting Federal automatch lately. I must say it was worse when I first bought it. I would have to run a cleaning rod though it after about 100 or so rounds. But it has gotten much better now. Maybe since I stopped shooting those M-22's. 
Double-O-Dave
US Veteran
Jamesh319:
I agree you should contact the factory about your issues with your Model 63. I have a Model 34-1, which is the blued steel version of your revolver (I could never find a Model 63 I could afford). I've easily shot 150+ rounds through it without problems, and without cleaning it until I've returned home. Please follow-up and let us know what happens.
Good luck,
Dave
I agree you should contact the factory about your issues with your Model 63. I have a Model 34-1, which is the blued steel version of your revolver (I could never find a Model 63 I could afford). I've easily shot 150+ rounds through it without problems, and without cleaning it until I've returned home. Please follow-up and let us know what happens.
Good luck,
Dave
nipperdog
Member
My 63-5 does exactly the same thing using Aguila Ammo. When I shoot Remingtons or Federal the Revolver does not jam on #8 chamber. Mine seemes to be Ammo Sensitive. Hopefully more rimfire will soon be available, and I can select what works best in my Gun
MichiganScott
Member
If the face of the cylinder and the forcing cone end of the barrel is clean and the revolver still sticks on one chamber, then most likely the end of the barrel was not cut square with the bore.
Contact customer service at S&W.
Contact customer service at S&W.
