Return of the Smith from Hell

[1911Tuner]

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El T wondered:

>So, my cylinder was off kilter??? How did that happen?<

Misaligned or bent crane/yoke assembly. Possibly due to the crane itself, or the hole in the frame it slips into...and requiring that they twist the crane outta whack to compensate for it.

Best WAG is that it's the frame. Straightening the crane is pretty straightforward.

 

[El Tejon]

1911, is the gun damaged when they fix it then?

If you had this weapon, would you trade it, or just shoot it if it works?

 

[1911Tuner]

re:

If it works...shoot it. Many's the 1911 pistol that I've had to compensate tweak to make'em run.

 

[Old Fuff]

What works, works... although in your case there is cause for worry...

Anyway, before you go out to shoot, run a dry patch through the chambers to clean out any excessive oil. Of course when you get home clean the gun and re-oil the bore and chambers. While shooting, watch out to be sure unburnt powder doesn't build up under the extractor star. If it does you may have trouble closing the cylinder or getting it to go 'round.

The man at S&W said it will work, but then he doesn't know about your special powers...

 

[scout26]

All I can say is that I'm glad El T is on our side. Imagine if he worked for the Bradyites !!!!! All he would have to do is go from range to range, gun shop to gun shop and just touch each gun, and none of them would ever work again.........

 

[mrmeval]

Wessinger Tool $19.95

Brownells has this tool.

 

[saltydog452]

El T's back yard is probabaly littered with broken anvils.

salty.

 

[El Tejon]

Backyard is chock full of Norwegian Spruces. All living, btw.

So today Smith & Wesson sends me a letter saying that I now have my pistol back and to call if I have any questions. I'll call and see if they'll talk to me.

Customer service rep said they had to "swedge out the cylinder." Alrighty then.

 

[mpmarty]

Tweaking

things to make them straight reminds me of the old custom rifle barrel joke that I believe can be attributed to P.O. Ackley: "Our premium barrels are those that do not need to be straightened after rifleing". "Thus, our standard barrels get straightened and our premium barrels are still crooked".

 

[MPFreeman]

KSF

This is troubling, because I picked up that 17 on the same day from the same vendor,and the 17 has yet to malfunction in any way. Have you had any issues with the uber-Mauser you purchased from that source? Reading of this trial makes me want to look twice at the 17. Just curious if the seller of the firearm could be a concern. Because he usually has really nice stuff.

See you at the show. #3 or #5 will join us this time.

 

[El Tejon]

Matt, no, think this problem was specific to the 48. Since the weapon has been back from Smith, I've had zero problems. Shooting over 100 rounds a range session with no trouble. However, I've cleaned the heck out of the 48. Spent an entire episode of The Simpsons Sunday night cleaning it.

The Mauser that I purchased is out in Arizona getting it reconfigured (how I think a rifle should be) by Robbie and the boys at Robar. Krazee Suid Afrikaaners. Should be ready in May.

 

[steveno]

El Tejon
I'm sure you will find a way to break it again. I was going to tell you what I got myself for my birthday but I'm afraid to. I will say with some reservation that it is a S & W though

 

[El Tejon]

The problem is back. It did it again today at the range.:banghead:

I can't take this any longer.

 

[steveno]

I guess the word "JINX" really fits