Removing The S&W Internal Lock (Video)

[allglock]

Originally posted by Nanook 450:
Super video - my only comment is that filing off the lock stud and replacing the flag eliminates the gap between the hammer and frame.

I agree....also you should remove the mainspring before you remove the sideplate,(never pull trigger with sideplate off, unless mainspring is removed). and you should not use a hammer to put the sideplate on.(thumb pressure only).

 

[dsf]

Originally posted by allglock:

Originally posted by Nanook 450:
Super video - my only comment is that filing off the lock stud and replacing the flag eliminates the gap between the hammer and frame.

I agree....also you should remove the mainspring before you remove the sideplate,(never pull trigger with sideplate off, unless mainspring is removed). and you should not use a hammer to put the sideplate on.(thumb pressure only).

I think J frames won't allow the coiled mainspring to be extracted unless the sideplate is removed - not enough room to wiggle it out. Not 100% on that, it's been a while since I've done it.

So far as the plate, I have a very soft rubber handled screwdriver and although I put on the plate mostly by hand I give a few seating "taps" to finish.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Very well done video, in a calm and clear voice that is easy to understand. Thank you.

 

[winchester1]

Gary,
Very nicely done!

 

[parts]

Great video. How about one on complete cleaning: disassembly, cleaning and lubication, and reassembly. It would sure help me, and I imagine a lot of others.

 

[Dale53]

Gary C;
VERY well done, Sir! The only thing that would have made it better is dancing girls

Dale53

 

[Rigmover]

Awesome Video Gary. Well done. Thanks for sharing...Rick

 

[29Wheelgunner]

Excellent Gary, thank you for sharing with us.

 

[odjoe]

That was an excellent video,thanx

 

[Retired in 2001]

Gary Good job and many thanks

 

[Icecold1]

Great Video

 

[bbiggun]

Excellent video. You made it look so simple that it's something that even I can do.

 

[Mickstix]

Ameture!!! Everybody knows you can remove that paperclip with your teeth!!!

Seriously, great video!! Professionally produced and executed!! I really hope you do one on that "Trigger Job" book you mentioned!! I'd love to see how that is done!! Lookin forward to the next one, whatever it is!! Keep us informed when/if ya do one!!

Note: You could team this video with FlatTops "lock removal" mod, and get rid of the lock "hole" in the side of the gun as well!! Just a thought! Would also sure up any chance of the remaining bits rattling around..

 

[yankee7809]

Perfect! even I could do it after such a clear and terrific presentation. Thank you sir!

 

[617fan]

Outstanding job.

 

[LOBO]

Very nice! Great job!

 

[VM]

Great job and very professional Gary.

My only positive comments would be:

Right off the bat in your video, open the cylinder and check/clear the firearm for safety.

I agree with another poster about using a hammer for installation of sideplate. You risk the chance of it bouncing and damaging a mating edge. Putting it carefully in place and gently pushing it down with thumb will seat it perfectly.

 

[jwlloyd257]

Great! Really well done.

 

[ira41magfan]

Thank you very much for the video and it's very well done.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by Gary C:
I would appreciate your feedback on my recent video.

I finally got up the nerve to open up my snubby and remove the internal lock. I have since done the same operation to my other two snubbies.

Here is my video and how I did the operation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVPYgohVCNM


Thanks for any feedback

Gary C

Outstanding video.

Does the absence of the "flag" cause the hammer to "cant" or anything as a result of the "void" in the frame where the "flag" was prior to removal?

Some have recommended filing down the stud and replacing the "flag" back in the frame.

What do you think?