G Genex Member Joined Mar 27, 2010 Messages 5 Reaction score 3 Oct 14, 2011 #1 I have a Model 629-6. Is there any problem with replacing the new style thumb latch with an old style thumb latch. I've always prefered the old style.
I have a Model 629-6. Is there any problem with replacing the new style thumb latch with an old style thumb latch. I've always prefered the old style.
R ronnie gore Member Joined Sep 19, 2007 Messages 991 Reaction score 508 Location newnan,ga Oct 14, 2011 #2 latch there should be no problem as i have done it in reverse.
TAROMAN US Veteran Bronze Supporter Joined Jan 25, 2010 Messages 6,421 Reaction score 8,160 Location The wet side of Oregon Oct 14, 2011 #3 What I did on my 21-4:
hardcase60 Member Joined Sep 15, 2011 Messages 1,283 Reaction score 1,496 Location Central Texas Oct 17, 2011 #4 Any suggestions on where to buy the old style thumb latch for a Model 64-8? Thanks, hardcase60
K kabe44 Member Joined Sep 15, 2009 Messages 24 Reaction score 3 Oct 21, 2011 #5 I got mine from S&W parts and service over the phone
hardcase60 Member Joined Sep 15, 2011 Messages 1,283 Reaction score 1,496 Location Central Texas Oct 24, 2011 #6 kabe44, Thanks looks like I may have found one. hardcase60
H haggis Absent Comrade Joined Oct 8, 2003 Messages 1,190 Reaction score 202 Location Aiken, SC Oct 26, 2011 #7 SDM in Ohio sells both types, both colors, for about $35 each if you can't find them elsewhere. Buck