Revolver doesn't strike primer with enough force

Jeffhere said:
Wolverine Supplies now offers warranty for Smith and Wesson
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Well that's a bit of good news. Might be worth an e-mail to John to see if they have any advice before going to the hassle of havng to send it in. Better for all concerned if that can be avoided. If you do end up getting a refund, keep an eye on the EE for a older Model 17, unless you really like stainless. I've seen a few for sale.
 
josquin said:
Well that's a bit of good news. Might be worth an e-mail to John to see if they have any advice before going to the hassle of havng to send it in. Better for all concerned if that can be avoided. If you do end up getting a refund, keep an eye on the EE for a older Model 17, unless you really like stainless. I've seen a few for sale.
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Okay I drove to the hardware store and picked up a 3/32 Hex wrench.
That got the grips off for me.

No-go on the straining screw. Its a tight as its going to go by hand. Any tighter and I'll probably strip the threading
 
Unloaded, is there much end-shake on the cylinder? When cylinder forward, the firing pin has too far to travel. There are thin washers available to correct spacing on inside of cylinder. Does frame mounted firing pin move freely? No FP return spring problem?
 
glycerin said:
U...There are thin washers available to correct spacing on inside of cylinder....
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Yup. That's what I was referring to (endahake) in post #13. The thin washers are Triggershims. I've used them on the hammer and triggers of a couple of my S&W & Ruger revolvers.

Only problem is: "We Do Not ship gun parts or spring kits to Canada or Internationally." I got mine sent to my alternate US address. (NG at the moment as I can't get to the US)
 
I used the same ammo on my Ruger 10/22 tonight for 100rds and no malfunction. Comparing casings vs my 617, the Ruger is striking the primer with considerably more force. The 617 hardly makes a tiny dimple in the primer. Pretty pathetic
 
Jeffhere said:
I used the same ammo on my Ruger 10/22 tonight for 100rds and no malfunction. Comparing casings vs my 617, the Ruger is striking the primer with considerably more force. The 617 hardly makes a tiny dimple in the primer. Pretty pathetic
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I'd deinitely be back at the dealer's ASAP, with case samples. If it's new, it's under warranty and their problem to arrange repair (and/or give you a replacement if they have one in stock, preferably checked for the same fault.)
 
josquin said:
I'd deinitely be back at the dealer's ASAP, with case samples. If it's new, it's under warranty and their problem to arrange repair (and/or give you a replacement if they have one in stock, preferably checked for the same fault.)
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I have a prepaid return label ready to go for warranty at Wolverine Supplies. I talked to Proline shooters about this problem on a couple of occasions but they didn't offer anything apart from advice (ie replace some kind of spring in the trigger mechanism, tighten the straining screw). I didn't ask if they would accept a return, but I very much doubt they would.
 
Jeffhere said:
I have a prepaid return label ready to go for warranty at Wolverine Supplies. I talked to Proline shooters about this problem on a couple of occasions but they didn't offer anything apart from advice (ie replace some kind of spring in the trigger mechanism, tighten the straining screw). I didn't ask if they would accept a return, but I very much doubt they would.
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Well, that tells me Proline is one place to avoid. Sheesh.....
 
B said:
If it happens to be something that requires warranty I strongly recommend fighting for a refund instead. Grech will be an experience you want to avoid.
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josquin said:
Oh, oh... yet another down-vote for Grech. I read somewhere here a while ago that someone had actually sent a letter to the head honchos (honchi?) at S&W to complain about them and, typically, got no reponse.
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Jeffhere said:
Wolverine Supplies now offers warranty for Smith and Wesson
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R005t3r said:
Hallelfreekinujah! Grech can go phu(k themselves. Thanks for the good news.
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I feel sorry for anyone with a recalled Henry, they will be waiting for years.
 
4n2t0 said:
P.S. Stop buying guns from that place.
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Please share the shop name that needs to be avoided.
Are they routinely selling problem guns?

And yeah, for the money, you should not be having issues with a brand new gun.
Might need to be sent back for repairs/replacement.
 
perhaps it was because the dealer has had experience dealing with Grech and was hoping to find alternatives rather than have the customer be without his gun for 6 months only to have it returned without the problem solved?? In Calgary, it is most likely the most respected gunshop. I would be doing anything I could to avoid dealing with the former warranty center.
dB
 
S&W revolver, light primer strike... First thing to check is the main spring tension screw; tighten that up and see if it will improve... I would not send the gun away before checking this.
 
daBear said:
perhaps it was because the dealer has had experience dealing with Grech and was hoping to find alternatives rather than have the customer be without his gun for 6 months only to have it returned without the problem solved?? In Calgary, it is most likely the most respected gunshop. I would be doing anything I could to avoid dealing with the former warranty center.
dB
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A new gun, he should just replace it and when it is back in stock, he could likely fix it, or ship it off, This should be a S-W problem. I would think it will be a simple fix.
 
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