The S & W model 48 revolver in .22 magnum seems to have a history of the cylinders being too tight. For example in my model 48 If the cylinders are clean and the revolver fires the 6 rounds, they are very difficult to extract without the use of a small rubber mallet. I took my revolver to a local gunsmith and he worked on the cylinder and said he could fire about three rounds (of 6 each) before extraction became difficult again. Before taking this revolver to my gunsmith I called Smith and Wesson and they said they could only help if I furnished them with a new cylinder, like I have one laying around! I'm hoping some of my THR brothers can provide some direction that would enable this fine model of a handgun to be really proficient. Thanks in advance!
Smith & Wesson Model 48 problem
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Ohen Cepel
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Doug Phillips (dougguy on some forums) should be able to help you. I'm not on facebook, but if you are this link may get you to him; https://www.facebook.com/Cylinderhonenet-756429174391912/
He specializes in cylinder work and should be able to hone them for you (or advice you on what needs to be done to the cylinder).
My 48 came with 2
. I have a factory 2nd one with it in 22LR. Neat set up.
He specializes in cylinder work and should be able to hone them for you (or advice you on what needs to be done to the cylinder).
My 48 came with 2
. I have a factory 2nd one with it in 22LR. Neat set up.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Have you tried a few different brands of ammo? My M17 has tight chambers-runs fine with CCI, Eley, even Aguila, but has seriously difficult extraction with Winchester White Box. Some of my match rifles won't chamber WWB at all.
Not all .22s are equal.....
Not all .22s are equal.....
Kp321
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Brush Research sells 400 and 800 grit FlexHones that are specially sized for 22 Magnum chambers. They are available from Amazon along with the special honing oil recommended by Brush Research. I’ll bet the 800 grit hone would fix your sticky chambers right up. I would try 10 to 15 seconds of honing per chamber at about 500 rpm to start with.
This S&W 43C had tight chambers, had to use a wooden dowel to tap the fired cartridges free, mostly all chambers.
Chamber diameters measured with precision gage pins. Used 220-320-600 grit to hone chambers, problem resolved. Use it as an inexpensive trainer for .38 & .357 J frames.
Have this p&r'd Model 48. Don't know whether the chambers are tight or not, yet !
Chamber diameters measured with precision gage pins. Used 220-320-600 grit to hone chambers, problem resolved. Use it as an inexpensive trainer for .38 & .357 J frames.
Have this p&r'd Model 48. Don't know whether the chambers are tight or not, yet !
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eddiememphis
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Did you measure them after honing?
Only 0.001" or so (0.227" to 0.228 / 9") increase in chambers seemed to make the difference for the cartridges to fall free.
The 0.229" gages did not advance the entire depth of the chambers.
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Riomouse911
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Flex hones worked on several of my S&W and Ruger .22 WMR and LR rimfires that had sticky chambers,
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