Question About S&W Revolver "Action Jobs"

[mikey357]

I've done a few "action jobs" on my own S&W revolvers, with mostly good results...one thing I have NOT done, but would like to try, is to polish the INSIDE of the rebound slide-where the rebound spring resides. Anyone have any suggestions on how to best accomplish this? Thanks in advance....mikey357

 

[Mike Irwin]

A piece of wooden dowel that is a snug fit.

Oil it lightly, then roll it in lapping compound. Or just use fine valve grinding compound.

Insert and rotate, taking care not to elongate the opening.

 

[James K]

You can lap it as Mike suggests or simply slit a small dowel and use 400 or 600 grit paper. If you have a milling machine, you can also mill a wide shallow slot in the back, front, and top of the rebound slide to cut down the sliding surfaces and reduce friction.

Jim

 

[VictorLouis]

Jim, that's an interesting concept. Does it weaken anything at all? Have you done that on any of your personal guns?

 

[JoeHatley]

VictorLouis,

I can't answer for Jim, but the last 2 new Smith's I've bought have cuts already in them. These are the ones with the MIM parts.

Joe