S&W problem

[DMacLeod]

I've got a problem that hopefully someone here can help me with. The weapon is a 66-1, 6". When I push the cylinder release the plunger sticks and doesn't release. I can't even get it to release now. When I had it open a few minutes ago the pin moved freely....so I put a drop of lube on it anyways. I then closed the cylinder and can't get it to come out now. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help.

 

[44 Deerslayer]

Check to see if the ejector rod is screwed in tight. Most S&W tighten counter-clockwise, some older are clockwise. If it's loose, wrap a piece of leather around the ejector rod so you can hold it with a vise grips or pliers, put some empty cases in the chambers and use the cylinder to tighten it while holding the rod with the pliers.

 

[DMacLeod]

Thanks Deerslayer, that was too easy. I used a thin knife to release the pin holding the plunger and it popped right out. tightened it up and works beautifully now.


As you can tell I have never removed this part on the revolver.


thanks again.

 

[cimarronvalley]

S&W problem

Thanks 44deerslayer for the info!!! I had a similar problem with my S&W 625-2. I just checked it and sure enough the ejector rod was loose. I tightened and now it works great. The tought had never occurred to me before.

 

[king.460]

My .460 did the same thing a year ago--3 days before the Illinois gun season opener. The S&W forum gave me the same remedy--thank goodness for these great forums!