S&W Model 66-8 - Action sounds "tinny"

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I just picked up an unfired 66-8 from a previous owner. It looks great, has tight lockup, and seems in perfect working order.
One thing I am noticing is how "tinny" or metallic the action sounds when I dry fire it double-action. My 66-4 and 686-5 (both pre-lock) sound much more solid in double action.
I know nothing is wrong with the 66-8, but it sounds a bit "cheap." Is that simply because of all the MIM parts in it?
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I have a 66-8 too and I noticed the same bright ring. It could be the one-fits-all mim parts with quality modern springs. It may wear in at the spring connection points and get quieter. I have over 2000 rounds through mine and a Wilson Combat spring kit and a light polish. It’s still tinny but I still like it.
 
gunsrfun1 said:
I just picked up an unfired 66-8 from a previous owner. It looks great, has tight lockup, and seems in perfect working order.
One thing I am noticing is how "tinny" or metallic the action sounds when I dry fire it double-action. My 66-4 and 686-5 (both pre-lock) sound much more solid in double action.
I know nothing is wrong with the 66-8, but it sounds a bit "cheap." Is that simply because of all the MIM parts in it?
Thanks
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My Model 64-8 sounds the same as you describe when I dry fire but it's a good shooter. Sounds great with live rounds though:).
 
Tinny usually means undersprung (mainspring or set screw backed off). Depending on the sound you’re describing, I typically will get light strikes when that happens.
 
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As a PP noted, my nickle Model 10 rings when it is dry fired, and it is all forged parts.
For the OP, if the gun works well, don't sweat the small stuff. :)
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Firing pin no longer mounted on the hammer nose!

Newer S&W’s have a frame mounted firing pin. Sounds different.
 
Barr said:
Tinny usually means undersprung (mainspring or set screw backed off). Depending on the sound you’re describing, I typically will get light strikes when that happens.
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This has been my experience also.
 
I had a stainless SP101 that had a peculiar tinny sound when dry fired. I figured it was just the way that the stainless steel vibrated or resonated or whatever.
 
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