S&W 27-2 Hammer Wear

[hellishot]

I wanted to get info if this type of hammer wear is normal on my model 27. On both sides, it looks like the wear is evenly distributed. I am concerned that maybe the hammer stud or the stud (rebound slide) could be bent causing the hammer to touch the slide plate. I will be opening it up later and posting additional pictures of the insides.

Maybe I can put shims to reduce the wear.

 

[hellishot]

So when I attempt to unscrew the screw near the hammer, it was came loose but appeared to be stuck and slighted angled to the bottom right..is this an indication that the plate is not secured correctly?

 

[hellishot]

more photos...let me know if yall see anything abnormal. the side plates looks like something was scratching it. I do not like the looks of this so far.

 

[hellishot]

The stud (rebound slide) looks slightly bent or it could be my eyes betraying me. I circled it in red.

 

[hellishot]

Other views of the stud.....there seems to be wear on the stud

 

[243winxb]

S&W 27 Hammer Rubbing

My 28 & 29, both show hammer wear on the front right side leading edge . The side plate only goes on one way. So i would guess the crooked post may not be a problem if side plate goes back on normally. Lube or shims may help, is my guess?? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/59...e-shims-s-and-w-k-l-n-frame-002-package-of-10 Or ask here - http://smith-wessonforum.com/

 

[hellishot]

i lightly tapped the stud to straighten it......that seemed to solve my problem

 

[S.B.]

When you get the side plate off take a hard stone9GENTGLY) layed flat against both side of the frame and side plate in the area of your wear, should cure your problem?
Steve

 

[g.willikers]

Hmm, it seems like a small tool to be able to tell if a stud is straight would be a good addition to the tool box.

 

[Jim K]

The ends of all those studs fit into the sideplate when it is in place, so they really can't bend. But it is a good idea to relieve tension on the mainspring before removing the sideplate.

As to the "wear" on the hammer, the only "wear" is to the case hardening coloring, a purely cosmetic issue. The case hardening is harder than the frame or sideplate so the hammer is not worn. S.B. gives good advice on preventing more rubbing, and a dab of cold blue will color the bare spot (though it might not last). Personally, it does not bother me, since I know it is not a problem.

Jim