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pkcgbifaid · 04-30-2010, 02:14 PM

I dug out a set of feeler guages... if I push the cylinder all the way back, the .013" feeler guage fits in the cylinder gap. It the position where it usually sets, the .003" feeler gauge just barely will fit. If I fit a .011" or larger feeler gauge in the cylinder gap, the revolver unlocks and opens. With the .010" gauge or less, it will not.

Popgunner, I'm sure you know how this goes. Getting ANYONE to ADMIT they took something apart is next to impossible!

We had a trooper field strip his duty weapon, a Smith & Wesson 4566TSW, and reassembled the pistol WITHOUT the mainspring! It wasn't caught until the next time he had to qualify and his hammer wouldn't drop. Of course he didn't want to admit he had taken the gun down that far and lost parts... but he had no choice since it functioned fine the last time he qualified with it.

Thanks again for the input everyone!

04-30-2010, 02:14 PM	#13
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 491	Re: Smith & Wesson revolver question I dug out a set of feeler guages... if I push the cylinder all the way back, the .013" feeler guage fits in the cylinder gap. It the position where it usually sets, the .003" feeler gauge just barely will fit. If I fit a .011" or larger feeler gauge in the cylinder gap, the revolver unlocks and opens. With the .010" gauge or less, it will not. Popgunner, I'm sure you know how this goes. Getting ANYONE to ADMIT they took something apart is next to impossible! We had a trooper field strip his duty weapon, a Smith & Wesson 4566TSW, and reassembled the pistol WITHOUT the mainspring! It wasn't caught until the next time he had to qualify and his hammer wouldn't drop. Of course he didn't want to admit he had taken the gun down that far and lost parts... but he had no choice since it functioned fine the last time he qualified with it. Thanks again for the input everyone! __________________ "...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson