PatJones Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 a box stock 12lb trigger gun should light off anything that can light off. I'ma gunsmith at an indoor range. I see more function problems with Winchester white box than all other brands of 9mm put together. This is primarily in bottom feeders, as my 929 customers hand load. We don't sell white box, it's not actually very common at the range, but almost all gun failures that require gunsmith assistance to clear are Winchester white box. Yesterday the case was too long for the chamber, I've seen that one quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hmmm. I’ve separated FC, WIN and Blazer for our 929 and when loading the WIN the oal jumped from 1.18 to 1.19. I changed nothing but the brass I was loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 11:37 AM, PatJones said: If it was Winchester white box you can't blame the gun. Or Remington. I've seen so many problems with Remington ammo. It's about on par with Freedom lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/12/2018 at 11:04 AM, Daniele said: MWP , that is exactly what I'd like to do: import it as chambered in 9mm x 21mm or import only the cylinder Can you still get 929 cylinders from S&W? I looked pretty hard and couldn't find one. I also called, but I'll be the first to admit I'm lacking in "people" skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, Justin M said: Can you still get 929 cylinders from S&W? I looked pretty hard and couldn't find one. I also called, but I'll be the first to admit I'm lacking in "people" skills. I'm 99% sure they never sold just a cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Actually a forum member had 2 to sell, one sold, I asked for the other but price was too high for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I bought one of those. I think 627 cylinders got swapped into 929 frames though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I'm doing that same thing. Putting 627 cylinders into two 929s. A revolver shooter, much better than me, had said something about the idea at our sectional. I had been considering it for a couple of reasons. I just walked in from the shop to refill my coffee. First 929 will be done in about 30 minutes, give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Justin M said: I'm doing that same thing. Putting 627 cylinders into two 929s. A revolver shooter, much better than me, had said something about the idea at our sectional. I had been considering it for a couple of reasons. I just walked in from the shop to refill my coffee. First 929 will be done in about 30 minutes, give or take. Let us know how that goes. Are you cutting the 627 cylinder down or the barrel? You'll also have issues using the 929 crane as its shorter than a 627 crane, so headspacing will be a bit long for a normal firing pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Barrel cut down and forcing cone cut. I noticed the crane difference. I've been toying with the idea of making a bushing to put at the end of the yokes to control end-play (cut down the yoke .100" or so and press in a hard steel bushing) for a better, more permanent fitting - in lieu of washers. For now, though, I plan on just using bearing shims like I've been doing. I also had to "tune" that little bump on the frame that keeps the cylinder from flopping off when it's open. Not much, just a bit. I cut about .008" off of the center bearing and ratchets to close up the headspace as well. It's sitting just under .065" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very nice work. Turned out awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) For the record, if anyone is interested in doing this it's about .006" difference between the yoke on the 929 and a "regular" 627 yoke. I didn't put a depth mic on them, I'm just going my the shims I used minus the .008" or so I cut off of the center bearing & ratchets to reduce headspace. I used a single .015" die shim. Edited July 25, 2018 by Justin M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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