S&W Model 27-9 Screw

[doublegun]

Can someone help me identify the missing screw in a S&W Model 27-9. It's on the side panel located just below the rear sight adjustment.
I have tried to find a parts diagram for this model but have been unable to do so.
Thanks,
Doublegun

 

[rcmodel]

It's a top side-plate screw.

Call S&W Customer Service at:
1-800-331-0852 (USA)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

They will probably just send you the correct sideplate screw.

You should be able to get the broken screw out by using a sharp metal scribe to pick at it and screw it out. You may need to use a light hammer to tappy-tap on the scribe too.

Lefty loosy

rc

 

[doublegun]

Thanks rc.

I did call S&W Customer service and they did send me a screw, but it was the wrong one.

I thought I had described it's location accurately, however the one they sent is a bottom side plate screw.

Maybe I'll call them again and see about an exchange. Or, I may just take it to my local gunsmith and have him repair it.

If you run across a parts diagram for the Model 27-9 I would be most grateful. In the mean time I'll keep looking.

Many thanks,
doublegun

 

[rcmodel]

I would call them again.

The 27-9 Classic is of very recent vintage, and they put the forth side-plate screw back for nostalgia I guess.

Side-plate screws for the old four-screw S&W are available, but I have no idea if the new "Classic" guns like yours uses the same size screw as the old four-screw guns or not.

Your best bet of getting the right screw is still going to be the S&W parts Dept.

Who knows?
Maybe you'll get lucky the second time!

rc

 

[doublegun]

Well RC you were right ! Third time was the charm.

I called S&W one more time. This time the rep who took my call seemed to know exactly what I needed. He even described the screw's dimension's to me.

When the package arrived, I reluctantly opened it expecting to find yet another wrong part. But to my surprise, it was in fact the screw I needed.

I suppose the moral of the story is, don't give up. Try, try again...

New screw is in place and my Model 27 is looking right again.

Thanks for the advice.

Doublegun

 

[rcmodel]

Well all right then!!

Glad to hear you got her fixed.

rc