Concern about revolver "jamming"

[Jim K]

Hi, Cop Bob,

Actually, the situtation with Colts is the reverse. One part often does several things and trying to correct one problem can often lead to several others. The perfect example is the rebound lever, which 1) rebounds the hammer, 2) provides trigger return, 3) tensions the hand, and 4) operates the cylinder bolt. It is in turn operated by the mainspring, which 1) powers the hammer and 2) powers the rebound lever.

S&W's, in which most parts perform a single function, are easy by comparison.

Jim

 

[Deaf Smith]

I have a Colt double action revolver. I bought it new unfired. I have had ZERO problems with it except this:

Two separate times when I was aiming, I pulled the trigger back very slowly. For whatever reasons, I eased off the trigger, or somehow backed off the pressure, and then increased the pressure and attempted to fire. These two times that it happened, the cylinder basically locked up. To cure the problem, you just have to hit the cylinder release, let the cylinder fall out and then close it.

I have tried to recreate this but cant do it. I am trying to get it to screw up, but now I cant.

Im not really worried about it, cause I know the times it has happened was when I was doing screwy stuff with the trigger, and in a defensive situation would never shoot like that. None the less, has anyone heard of this before?

The revolver is clean and well maintained. There are no modifications or action jobs done to it.

What you did was you turned the cylinder till the ratchet was in a position to block the paw from advancing.

The cure?

Pull the trigger like you are supposed to.

Deaf

 

[bikemutt]

Check the s/n here: http://www.guncollectorsclub.com/detective.htm

Nothing listed after '78, but there was the DS II, not sure when those were produced.

 

[kdave21]

Lots of good thoughts guys, I enjoyed hearing the feedback and information about this gun, thanks all.