could the crane have gotten bent or sprung affecting cylinders alighnment?
could the crane have gotten bent or sprung affecting cylinders alighnment?
Remember: Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo.
Don’t send it to S&W. They’ll scrap it for spare parts and send you another new gun, maybe... Parted out gun is worth far more to them for spares than a new gun. Took them 30yrs to figure this out. (ie: a Cessna 150 airplane “airworthy” is worth $12,000-20,000 on open market; parted out it’ll bring 30,000-40,000...)
Dollars to donuts it’s developed an end-shake issue with the cylinder. Several ways to fix this. I go through this every 2-3yrs with my PPC revolvers.
1. Shims. Ron Powers/Brownells sell shims.
2. Old school techniques; peen the yoke and gas ring. (S&W’s DON’T Have “cranes” Colts have cranes).
3. Replace yoke and/or gas ring. (See other previous mention of parted out value of a S&W).
I choose to use the second option. Till only shims will do the trick.
Now, the tough trick is to find a reputable qualified revolver Smith.
Yeah, exactly the reason I bought tools and learned to work on my own...
Last edited by GooseGestapo; 07-07-2018 at 07:03 PM.
Look on Flebay or Gunbroken auction sites for a S&W ''parts'' gun of the same model.. lt will usually contain every part but the frame.. These are usually seized guns that are destroyed/salvaged by various govt agencies..
When dealing with endshake issues, I prefer to "stretch" the yoke rather than use shims.
I also agree with others, Don't send that gun to S&W, you'll never get it back.
The suddenness of the problem makes me think that it is a crack that just isn't easily detectable.
Sometimes the threads where the barrel meet the frame become loose after many rounds, it could be a tiny amount undetectable in handling, but enough to amplify during vibration of firing.
I talked to S&W. The Model 14-2 is not covered by a warrantee. They sent me a return shipping label, and will charge $90 per hour to examine the gun, with a $45 minimum. If, as I suspect, the barrel is cracked and I just can't see it, they cannot repair it. They will then ship the gun back to me as is. I'm very reluctant to spend money when I think it is highly probable that it will be a complete waste. I don't know what else I can do.
Opinions?
What I said in Post #29.
I don't paint bullets. I like Black Rifle Coffee. Sacred cows are always fair game. California is to the United States what Syria is to Russia and North Korea is to China/South Korea/Japan--a Hermit Kingdom detached from the real world and led by delusional maniacs, an economic and social basket case sustained by "foreign" aid so as to not lose military bases.
$90 goes a long way toward a nice new bull barrel too!!!
What about getting ahold of a loupe? You know, the jewelers magnifying eyepiece? I used one this last weekend and oh my lord you can see every little detail through it.
I decided to send the gun to S&W. If they can tell me what is wrong, and if it helps me to return the gun to service, it will be worth the money. If the barrel is cracked and the frame is sound, then I will have the foundation for a nice custom gun. Thanks all, and I'll let you know what they find.
Tatume,
If it comes out that you need either a replacement barrel or cylinder, please contact me via PM. I took both off of the Model 14-3 I used as a donor for my faux Model 16-3. Both are in excellent shape except for a little blue wear as would be expected.
Regards,
Froggie
"It aint easy being green!"
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