I have a older 52 that is still shooting OK but I've noticed my groups are starting to open up a bit. I,m getting some slop when I grab the frame and moving the slide. Can the rails be tightned? And does anybody know someone who would be good for this job and a general S&W tuneup? Thanks.
S&W model 52 rails
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Slide to frame contact is of much less importance than the barrel to slide interface. That being said, the Model 52 uses a steel frame, and the rails can probably be built up the same as is done with the 1911 pistol.
Still, it would take a lot of shooting to cause significant wear in a pistol that shoots only light target loads. I have to wonder if there may be another cause of the loss of accuracy. you might try testing the pistol in a Ransom rest and see what it does.
Jim
Still, it would take a lot of shooting to cause significant wear in a pistol that shoots only light target loads. I have to wonder if there may be another cause of the loss of accuracy. you might try testing the pistol in a Ransom rest and see what it does.
Jim
Jim Watson
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I'd ask S&W if they had any bushings left.
I think a loose bushing-barrel fit would make more difference than slide fit.
I think a loose bushing-barrel fit would make more difference than slide fit.
rcmodel
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S&W ran out of Model 52 Barrel bushings several years ago.
I was trying to get one to replace a cracked bushing on a friends gun at least 5 years ago and they didn't have any then.
Clark Custon Guns might be worth a try, maybe.
I was trying to get one to replace a cracked bushing on a friends gun at least 5 years ago and they didn't have any then.
Clark Custon Guns might be worth a try, maybe.
BBBBill
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Someone like EGW would probably make you a one-off bushing for that gun. It ain't rocket science.
rcmodel
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The Model 52 bushing is close too it!
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