Why do I even bother keeping my S&W 1854?

[Mike SC Hunter]

I've been shooting lever guns for 48 years. Never once had one pop open after a shot was taken. Does dry firing it make it pop open? This sounds stupid, but is it supposed to pop open….like a pump shotgun?

I have an 1892 Win/Miroku in 44 mag. It'll handle specials just fine. If you've tried 4 different factory loadings along with a special, and it still doesn't work, yeah it needs to go back.

Maybe the 2 problems, along with the rough action are all indications of a single "mistake".

Something is not right with that one.

Te suppressor does increase back pressure.........BUT If any normal human grips the stock correctly with ya thumb over the top of the grip...............Shouldn't happen........I see people shooting lever guns with their thumb laying along side the stock........And I think. What cats they are.

 

[George W]

Te suppressor does increase back pressure.........BUT If any normal human grips the stock correctly with ya thumb over the top of the grip...............Shouldn't happen........I see people shooting lever guns with their thumb laying along side the stock........And I think. What cats they are.

I've run a Henry X in .45-70 with the same can. I can shoot it without it coming unlocked no matter how little pressure I put on the wrist/cocking lever.

 

[Tom S.]

I was just about to post about this. All the paperwork says is "Replaced Lower". My guess is that means the lever and related parts.


I took it to the range yesterday. It fed flawlessly. When I ran it suppressed 47/50 times with .44 Mag, the action didn't unlock. The three times it did were mild, not flagrantly flying open like before.

I'm still not sure if I'll keep it.

Well you said in an earlier post you were gonna throw it away. Please tell me where you live so I can watch your trash....

 

[George W]

Well you said in an earlier post you were gonna throw it away. Please tell me where you live so I can watch your trash....

I wrote that I'd cut it up. I still may if I deem it unsafe.

 

[Shibadog]

Correct. Even .44 Specials unlock the thing.

I've tried at least 4 different factory loads. One of the great things about lever guns is how little they should care what you feed them.

I'd ship that puppy back to Smith and let them try and get it fixed. If it still malfunctions, dump it.