[makarov]

Subject line says it all pretty much. I have a beautiful 27-2 that I would like to have fixed. It is a minor glitch, but it keeps me from enjoying the gun. 1 out of 6 chambers on the cylinder touches the back of the forcing cone. This means the trigger pull is great on 5/6 shots. One drags - more as the front of the cylinder gets dirty. Something is bent I guess.

Now, I have read some serious horror stories about S&W service lately. They do have a nice policy of issuing a FedEx pickup. I think this revolver has probably been this way from day one, but I'm not sure if they will fix it for free anyway. So, I would like to know of other places that do good work on older Smiths. On another thread Cylinder and Slide was suggested. Anyone have any others that they have used. Especially if you know of a smith in Washington State. Otherwise I will gladly ship it to the right person.

Thanks.

Makarov

[Old Fuff]

First check and see if there is any "end-shake" in the cylinder. That means back-and-forth movement rather then rotational movement. If so, it can be corrected, and that will probably solve the problem.

Next, look at Jim March's "revolver check-out" post on the revolver forum. It will explain how to go over the gun and look for various flaws.

Having done this you may be better able to define what's happening.

Yes, Cylinder & Slide is a good, reliable (though expensive - and for good reason) outfit that can fix anything that's wrong with your model 27-2.

[JoeHatley]

makarov,

I think Old Fluff's advice is right on target. It sure sounds like an end shake bushing or two might fix you right up. You can purchase a whole pack for less than the shipping cost of sending your gun in for service. Nothing has to be modified, and if they don't work, you can always take them back out.

If you do decide to send your gun off, C&S does world class work. However... your problem doesn't sound too serious. I would think most any local smith could fix you right up. Ask for recomendations at local gun shops.

Good Luck...

Joe

[makarov]

Thanks. I had posted regarding the problem a while ago. Since it only occurs on one chamber I don't know if endshake is the culprit. The ejector rod is *slightly* bent. It really seems like something just isn't lining up correctly. It also isn't as accurate as I had hoped for. It is just soooo pretty that I can't bear to part with it. I will ask around at the local shops. I really don't think there is a smith around that is good with revolvers, but I'll check into it more.

Thanks.

- Makarov

[C.R.Sam]

From the description, I don't think end play is a factor here.
Either bent or cylinder face is not true.

Sam

[Odessa]

If you are anywhere close to central or eastern North Carolina I can tell you the man to take it to. Retired NCHP armorer, did all the work on the NCHP Guns in the Smith and Wesson days. I am visiting him today with my M66. Odessa