Sw 65-2 hard to open cylinder

[rtcatz]

Hi guys, sometimes easy, sometimes hard.. if I pull the cylinder on the opposite direction of the barrel it gets easy to open it. What can it be? Any suggestions on a fix?

 

[Babysitr]

so if you pull the cyl to the rear of the frame it opens easier?...is there too much cyl end shake? what is the barrel cyl gap? .....lead buildup excessive....after a total cleanup and function check, look for a good gunsmith....end shake shims are cheap and easy

 

[rtcatz]

so if you pull the cyl to the rear of the frame it opens easier?...is there too much cyl end shake? what is the barrel cyl gap? .....lead buildup excessive....after a total cleanup and function check, look for a good gunsmith....end shake shims are cheap and easy

Almost no space (maybe 1mm) between cylinder and barrel. No shake at all, I can post some pics if necessary
After total clean up problem persists

 

[Krogen]

Almost no space (maybe 1mm) between cylinder and barrel. No shake at all, I can post some pics if necessary
After total clean up problem persists

1 mm is huge! Do you mean 1 thou? (0.001") You might look for crud under the extractor. That's a common cause for hard opening.

 

[rtcatz]

1 mm is huge! Do you mean 1 thou? (0.001") You might look for crud under the extractor. That's a common cause for hard opening.

About that much of opening, a A4 paper will remain mostly "stuck" on that gap.

 

[stansdds]

A4 paper is 0.004"-0.005", so that's perfect for barrel-cylinder gap. A little end shake is necessary for the smooth rotation of the cylinder when the cylinder is closed. Ideal end shake is 0.001" and 0.004" is maximum.

 

[65-2x2]

Check that your extractor rod is snug.

 

[MajorD]

Check that your extractor rod is snug.

Number one cause all the time. Remember it is a left hand thread

 

[SixgunFife]

Indeed, a combination of a loose ejector rod and a small bit of gunk under the “star” immobilized a 3-1/2” 27-2 for me once upon a time. Total disassembly of the cylinder, thorough cleaning of all components, and a tightening of the rod set things right again.

 

[Lt.Donn]

As already posted, there are several areas of concern all or any of which may be the issue. "Cramping" is a common issue to be corrected by trimming the yoke...if a complete disassembling of the cylinder does not alleviate the issue, you have 2 choices: return to Smith...find one of us old geezers who still have our armorers kit from Smith &Wesson revolver school
Good luck..a wonky revolver, especially if EDC is a pain in the tookas

 

[thinklikeido]

Hi guys, sometimes easy, sometimes hard.. if I pull the cylinder on the opposite direction of the barrel it gets easy to open it. What can it be? Any suggestions on a fix?

Hi guys, sometimes easy, sometimes hard.. if I pull the cylinder on the opposite direction of the barrel it gets easy to open it. What can it be? Any suggestions on a fix?

Intermittent problems are the hardest to diagnose. Start with taking it apart and cleaning it. Sometimes the cylinder gas ring gets gunked up from carbon for one thing. Good luck.