Tools to open S&W Handguns??

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Hello.. Im wanting some info on what tools are needed to open up Smith and Wesson handguns? In perticular Model 66, 686, 60 (revolvers) and Sigma 9VE and M&P 9mm (Semi-autos) Also, theres a Walther P22 in the mix.. Im basically interested in the correct tools, but dont want to break the bank if ya know what I mean.. Do they make inexpensive screw drivers, drifts, etc. in the sizes needed for these guns? Please post your suggestions on what I will need, in case I want to open and operate on these fine firearms.. Thanks in advance! :)
 
B-Square is the lowest priced in my area for that kind of stuff. However your area may be different.

Every revolver dissassembly ive seen was "removed some screws and used a rubber mallet to dislodge the side plate"
 
A word of warning:

Don't remove the sideplate on an S&W revolver until you have a resource in hand that will tell you what you're doing in there. Neither disassembly nor reassembly is instinctive or obvious.
 
Unless you've dropped the handguns in water or salt water, there's really no need to take them apart.

But if you insist, here's a thread that should give you an idea of what you're doing:

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=397027

Here's a screwdriver that will suffice for the revolver's sideplates, grips, mainspring, etc:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/st...p=25459&title=RUGER SINGLE ACTION SCREWDRIVER

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Again, there's really nothing to be gained by doing what you're suggesting, but if you must, take it from one who knows, once those springs get airborne, you ain't gonna find 'em.

If you go ahead and take them apart, you'll probably need this link:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...catalogId=10001&content=18302&sectionId=11522
 
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I dunno about the rest, but all you need for the P22 is your hands, unless you mean to detail strip it, in which case all you need is a cheap punch, or screwdriver small enough to be used in place of a punch.

That said, I agree with the rest - you really should be careful when removing the sideplate of any revolver and fiddling around inside - it's really easy to screw something up.
 
heheh.. Thanks for the concern fellas!! But Im a tinker' by nature.. I cant help myself.. :D But if I can get this thing apart and back together, the revolver will be a piece of cake! :neener:
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Note: Harmonic, Thanks much for the links!! I definitely don't go in blind.. I'll be doing plenty of reading and have numberous refrence material at my side when the time comes! ;)
 
One tip, use the macro mode on your digital camera to take shots before you pull any pieces out, load them (the photos) onto your computer, and do the work where you can see the photos.
 
I opened my Smith 625 when it was brand new.

The action felt a little gritty, so I Q-tipped a little RIG here and there and got rid of some small particles left over from manufacture.

No problem-o.

By opened, I mean that I just removed the side plate.
 
sawzall, vice-grips and a hammer. oh, sorry--i thought you said a glock
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:D Clever! Hey, I've seen alot of your posts, and think their an asset to the forums for sure.
 
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