929 Crane and Detent screw problem

[jcc7x7]

My 929 Crane has worn a grove in it where the detent screw contacts it when it's open.

Probably from dry fire practice loading.

When I drop/push the moon clip in some times it pushes the cyl. out where it can't be closed.

 

Then I have to loosen the screw  and push it back in etc etc

 

So can I buy a new crane and put it in or is that a "fitted " part  also get a new screw etc?

 

[alecmc]

Smith wont sell you a crane.

 

Is the yoke screw in good functional shape? Might try replacing that first.

[jcc7x7]

I swapped one out of another  gun and it seems better so I'll order a couple (figure brownell's ) unless there is an easier place.

 

Thanks Alec

 

Neil

[alecmc]

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/frame-hardware/frame-screws/yoke-screw-assembly-prod15397.aspx

[PatJones]

How hard are you pushing on the open cylinder? Moon clips drop in under their own weight.

[jcc7x7]

5 hours ago, PatJones said:

How hard are you pushing on the open cylinder? Moon clips drop in under their own weight.

Only happens when alignment isn't correct.

Bought gun used from a novice shooter. Took apart to clean and inpect surface smoothness the day I got it. Noticed the notch in the yoke. It's gotten more pronounced since.