S&W double action problem

stefofthenorth

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I am reach out to all the S&W revolver guys out there I have had some weird problems with two of my smiths. First I have a 17-4 and what starts to happen is if I am shooting it in double action, it is almost like the trigger locks half way back and it is like I have hit a wall. If I return the trigger forward or it will do it again. The only way it works is if I pull the trigger quickly and with lots of force but accuracy goes to sh$t. The pistol functions fine in single action. At first I thought maybe it needs a good cleaning.
I pick up a near mint 27-2 and it is starting to do the same thing. Pistol functions fine in single action. When action and cylinder work find if I dry fire it in double action.
My question is are they both just gummed up? The member I bought the 27 said he did a full clean and lube and believe him. Would have my forcing cone become leaded up I have it shot maybe 100 rds through the 27? The only other thing I can think of is my over round length may be just a tad to long , except the same rounds function flawless through my 28-2. Is my timing off both revolvers ?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciate .
Stefan
 
Thank you I will pay attention to that tomorrow at the range again ... Maybe there is the problem shooting 300 rounds out of a glock and picking up a revolver :)
 
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This is common to people new to revolvers. Reset is much longer than in typical semi autos.

I have shot a lot of revolvers I love them it just does not seem to happen on my 29 or 19 or 28 it just was on my 17 and now 27. It is possible I am short stroking ... I will pay close attention to see if that is the case.
Stefan
 
I bought an older S&W revolver and it was giving me similar troubles so I took off the side plate and gave it a bit of a cleaning and relubed it and it works fine now. It's an easy fix and good maintenance anyway.
 
Yep, don't short stroke the trigger, and clean her up inside. Get rid of gunk, light lube, and make sure the trigger rebound spring isn't kinked or something. Better yet, get the Wolff springs and replace it with a lighter one for better pull.
 
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This is common to people new to revolvers. Reset is much longer than in typical semi autos.

Happens to the majority of new shooters I let run my 625. I can see them doing it, lol.
Tell them the most important thing of speed shooting a revolver in DA is the release of the trigger.
 
To check to revolvers I think he charged 100-something each (this included opening up, measuring everything to make sure it was in specs and doing an action job on one of them). Call for current wait time. I highly recommend Murray.

That said, I'd first make sure the issue happens when deliberately letting the trigger reset all the way.
 
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