S&W 19-4 cylinder
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rcmodel
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S&W cylinders are supposed to be slightly loose at full lock-up.
I doubt yours is that much different then the rest of them.
If it is so loose it is spitting lead at you, I'd suggest you send it back to S&W for a rebuild.
They have the parts, the tools & jigs, and the skill necessary to do it right.
It is not exactly a DIY job for the uninitiated.
rc
I doubt yours is that much different then the rest of them.
If it is so loose it is spitting lead at you, I'd suggest you send it back to S&W for a rebuild.
They have the parts, the tools & jigs, and the skill necessary to do it right.
It is not exactly a DIY job for the uninitiated.
rc
While the cylinder stop may be causing the looseness, your model 19-4 might also have a sprung yoke. The "yoke" is the hinge part the cylinder swings out on, and the "yoke barrel" - which the cylinder revolves on can get bent. Again, if this is the case it is best to let Smith & Wesson fix it.
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... and peened stop notches, and worn ratchet, and worn hand. Like rc and Old Fuff said, better to let S&W do it if you don't have the tools/knowledge/experience to do it correctly. Otherwise, you could turn a worn, repairable gun into a door stop.
Maybe yes, and maybe no - but they might fix it under warrantee. If you call they're Customer Service Department they might even send you a pre-paid shipping label.
As it is you have 2 ways to go. Live with it as it is, or if necessary - get it fixed. Whithout being able to actually examine the gun we can't help you much more. As rcmodel pointed out, if it's spitting lead there isn't much question about what should be done. If it isn't the answere is a toss-up and it's up to you.
I should have also mentioned that they won't do any work on your dime unless you O.K. it. You'll get an estimate first.
As it is you have 2 ways to go. Live with it as it is, or if necessary - get it fixed. Whithout being able to actually examine the gun we can't help you much more. As rcmodel pointed out, if it's spitting lead there isn't much question about what should be done. If it isn't the answere is a toss-up and it's up to you.
I should have also mentioned that they won't do any work on your dime unless you O.K. it. You'll get an estimate first.
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Red Cent
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The cylinder will rotate/rock a "little" when in lock-up. I have a M19-4 unfired WV State Police Commemorative that has a "little" play. I have a couple more unfired Smiths with the same thing. I have other used and fired K and N frame Smiths and they rotate/rock a "little". RC said it. If it spits, get it fixed. I'll bet it ain't broke, just a "little" loose.
There is often some confusion over this:
Some Colt revolvers do lock up with no rotational movement when the trigger is held all of the way back. It would seem that this would be great, but only if the chamber (all six of them) are absolutely concentric with the bore. Otherwise lead will be shaved from one side of the bullet and likely spit out through the cylinder/barrel gap. To acomplish the ideal a lot a expensive hand fitting had to be done, by highly skilled and experienced final assemblers.
So it's easy to understand why Colt doesn't make guns like that anymore. If they did most buyers couldn't afford them.
Smith & Wesson, Ruger and Taurus (plus some others) let the cylinder wobble a little (the key word here is "little") so as it passes from the chamber into the barrel the bullet can align itself. The movement is so little that the above makers claim there is no loss of accuracy.
Freedom Arms still make revolvers where the chambers are locked concentric to the bore. They are very expensive, but well worth the money,
Some Colt revolvers do lock up with no rotational movement when the trigger is held all of the way back. It would seem that this would be great, but only if the chamber (all six of them) are absolutely concentric with the bore. Otherwise lead will be shaved from one side of the bullet and likely spit out through the cylinder/barrel gap. To acomplish the ideal a lot a expensive hand fitting had to be done, by highly skilled and experienced final assemblers.
So it's easy to understand why Colt doesn't make guns like that anymore. If they did most buyers couldn't afford them.
Smith & Wesson, Ruger and Taurus (plus some others) let the cylinder wobble a little (the key word here is "little") so as it passes from the chamber into the barrel the bullet can align itself. The movement is so little that the above makers claim there is no loss of accuracy.
Freedom Arms still make revolvers where the chambers are locked concentric to the bore. They are very expensive, but well worth the money,
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