popeye
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I have a 642-1 (no lock) that I bought new 6 mos ago and was unfired. Today i tried to fire some brass with newly loaded primers only (no bullet, no powder) in it and the cyl .locked up. took lots of finger strength to pull the trigger . Opened the cyl. and noticed that the primers are concave.Ran finger tip over the firing pin bushing and it is convex and above the face of the recoil shield. I do believe this is the problem. What do i do , send it to S&W or to a gunsmith to fix ? Has anyone else had this problem? Is this the same type of thing that the early 686 had? Empty, it dryfires OK. With loaded shells they will allow the cyl. to rotate . Clearance between cyl. rear and breach face is really tight. With cyl. loaded and closed I cannot see any light between case rear and breech face. I Pulled bullets and powder on factory ammo and fired with just primers and it locks up with primer flattened at F.P.bushing contact point.
Any thoughts,? Jim
Any thoughts,? Jim
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