mikeAZ Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I 've always thought the stiffness/pressure of the cylinder release was more than needed for competition on the various S & W revolvers I've owned (627's, 929's). I'm not meaning the tiny slide spring inside the revolver. I am familiar with the internals and II have a spare set of most S & W N frame springs/parts. This just isn't as smooth a operation as it could be in for me. (I think the "spring" in question is the one behind the release pin in the cylinder).... I've read that "doming" the pin is helpful...thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The revolver does need to stay locked up during use. We do operate out revolvers more vigorously than most users, this isn't a spring I'd care to lighten in one of my revos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) In the heavier loads the cylinder can be unlocked by recoil. That spring has to resist the inertia of the thumblatch bar in the frame. On the newer 44 and 45 models there is an additional part operated by an extra long hand pivot pin that blocks the thumblatch bar when the trigger is back. It is a welcome and worthwhile addition to a heavy recoil gun. Edit: To answer the OP's question - I would not lighten that spring any. Edited September 1, 2015 by Toolguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I haven't seen that new addition. I know back years ago they were having problems with unlocking with guys trying to use the S&W 44's for silhouette shooting. Edited September 1, 2015 by Intel6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 There is an extra vertical groove in the frame with a piece that rides up and down. When it's up it blocks the cylinder latch from going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I was just checking my 929 and there is no spring on the cylinder release...??? When the cylinder is open, the cylinder release just flops back and forth. I take it this is NOT normal or correct? S&W quality control (or lack of)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Has the 929 had an action job? Some smiths remove that part, thinking it will give a better action. It doesn't help any. I leave all mine in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sometimes that is removed on competition revolvers. One less spring to break and jam up the cylinder release. I have removed all of mine on my revolvers. Check with TK they might have removed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the info thus far, Just shooting minor PF loads...No major loads. Maybe?, S&W errs on the heavy side because of possible magnum loads ????.... Still seems too stiff to me... Oh, well. Edited September 1, 2015 by mike NM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Check out Jerry's DVD on Revolver Action Jobs. He mentions a couple of points along this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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