No, I simply stated the obvious.
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No, I simply stated the obvious.
The friendly, helpful information is much appreciated since this is my first, vintage Smith.
Those attitudes are great examples of what makes this forum such a valuable resource, and they're a motivator for members who haven't made a financial contribution to the Forum.
The unfriendly attitudes, not so much.
And major props to a member who generously offered to send a grip screw!
Those attitudes are great examples of what makes this forum such a valuable resource, and they're a motivator for members who haven't made a financial contribution to the Forum.
The unfriendly attitudes, not so much.
And major props to a member who generously offered to send a grip screw!
gapper1
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Your thoughts on a Pre10 2inch.
Hi guys/gals, ...... Need some feedback. Have a Pre 10, 2 inch (5 screw) which I picked up used. It's aftermarket nickled. Gun is tight with no signs of abuse. Had it to the range(100 rounds) of stnd. pressure put through it. Shoots great and very acc. w/ 158gr. ammo. Trigger very smooth due to use/age I assume. Only problem was ejector rod loosened up & backed out during some rapid DA drills and could not open cyl. due to this. Smithie at range got it opened & re-tightened the rod. (said if it continued he could remove and apply some clear nail polish to threads & re-install. This would keep tight without using "Lock-Tight"). My "question" is this! Gun is 60-63 yrs. old and I would like to ccw with it at times. Do you feel it's safe to carry for def.? Can age alone cause intern. parts to weaken and break down?? Aside from age, gun seems to be in very good cond. Thanks for your expertise in advance. Gapper 1
SORRY ... MEANT TO POST AS NEW THREAD.
Hi guys/gals, ...... Need some feedback. Have a Pre 10, 2 inch (5 screw) which I picked up used. It's aftermarket nickled. Gun is tight with no signs of abuse. Had it to the range(100 rounds) of stnd. pressure put through it. Shoots great and very acc. w/ 158gr. ammo. Trigger very smooth due to use/age I assume. Only problem was ejector rod loosened up & backed out during some rapid DA drills and could not open cyl. due to this. Smithie at range got it opened & re-tightened the rod. (said if it continued he could remove and apply some clear nail polish to threads & re-install. This would keep tight without using "Lock-Tight"). My "question" is this! Gun is 60-63 yrs. old and I would like to ccw with it at times. Do you feel it's safe to carry for def.? Can age alone cause intern. parts to weaken and break down?? Aside from age, gun seems to be in very good cond. Thanks for your expertise in advance. Gapper 1
SORRY ... MEANT TO POST AS NEW THREAD.
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Actually, the nail polish is probably more permanent than the removable type locktite. I forget which color is which, red or blue, but one is permanent and one holds things but can be removed with heat I believe. Before using it for CCW, I would want to be sure that the rod/cylinder issue was solved. Probably not much fun being in a gun fight with a gun that won't index.
dacoontz
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I would have no hesitation in carrying that gun. There would be no fear of it discharging or accidentally firing even if dropped. These guns had changes made to the internals to avoid such problems after one of them was dropped on a naval ships deck and discharged. This gun you speak of was produced post that change, I beileve, and should prevent that very rare occurrence from happening.
Having said that, as a CCW gun you may depend on it firing one day and you may want to be certain that the rod is tight and doesn't lock up the gun again as it would be unfortunate to have it dysfunction when you needed it to function the most.
Having said that, as a CCW gun you may depend on it firing one day and you may want to be certain that the rod is tight and doesn't lock up the gun again as it would be unfortunate to have it dysfunction when you needed it to function the most.
dacoontz
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Actually, the nail polish is probably more permanent than the removable type locktite. I forget which color is which, red or blue, but one is permanent and one holds things but can be removed with heat I believe. Before using it for CCW, I would want to be sure that the rod/cylinder issue was solved. Probably not much fun being in a gun fight with a gun that won't index.
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