Revolver questions.

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Received my first revolver this past week and spent some quality time with it at the range yesterday. I fear .357 may have ruined me for 9mm, oh well. Couple of questions for the revolver fans out there. I may have to adjust the rear sights and would prefer not to use the trial and error method, anyone know what way turning the screw will move the poi?
Two of the screws holding the side plate on are slightly damaged, looks like someone used the wrong size of screwdriver to remove them and left sharp edges on the screws, where might I find replacements?
The thumb piece that releases the cylinder is a little loose, is this normal or should I tighten the screw?
Lastly I'm wondering if I should remove the side plate to inspect, clean or lube the inner workings?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with a new wheel gun fan.
 
Thats a pretty gun... sorry I dont have any info on your questions as im looking to get my first revolver myself. Im just curious what model is that?
 
If I remember right moving the screw clockwise will move the sight to the right. Of course I could be wrong! Just count the number of clicks that you turn the screw in case it's going the wrong way and move it the other way accordingly. Do not try and remove the side plate! If you try I can almost guaranty the screwdriver will slip and you will scratch the gun. Unless the trigger pull is horrid there is no need to. If it is then take it to a gunsmith. Enjoy your new toy! I shot my first revolver 5 years ago and lets just say I've added a few to the collection! TC
 
I'm guessing that is a model 27. You can tighten down on the screw holding onto your cylinder eject button until its firm, no need to kill it. Personally, the trial and error method I think is the only way to adjust a set of sights at the range. Bring in a small screwdriver, if you are confident in your trigger pulls using a rest it won't take you more than maybe 10 shots at varying distances. For replacement sight screws I would reccommend brownells.com as they have some obscure gun parts when you need them.

Since you just got this fine firearm second hand and it looks to be from the late 80's, no trigger lock beside the cylinder eject, you should probably acquire a nice small and soft rubber mallet that you can gently tap the sideplate loose with, reference this youtube video its not the exact model but most smiths are the same
give it a good cleaning and make sure that everything is tight and fitting as it should, reassemble, go have fun at the range.

Nice purchase,
Evan
 
Lee Valley lists a set of 5 'gunsmith' screwdrivers in their current catalog. You can find them on line. These tips are ground flat and will generally fit most gun screw slots without slipping or marring.
Pulling a 'bubba' on gun screws is the mark of the unwashed, untrained and undeserving.
 
Do NOT attempt to remove the side plate without having watched several
Youtube videos on disassemblig S&W revolvers................
 
Wow, it's not that hard to take them apart and put them back together. That said, Midway USA has a few nice videos on their website on the Smith and Wessons and how to work on them. If you have a bench grinder, you can get some regular screwdrivers and modify them to the right size. One thing I find to help is to make a tool to put the rebound slide spring back in. I used a small flat screwdriver, and ground the edges so there is a little nub that fits inside the spring, with flat spots on either side. That is about the most dificult part of reassembly.
Kristian
 
You need not look further then this for your Smiths needs.

http://murraycharltonenterprises.com/




skookumchuck said:
Yeah it's me and I'm in love again,


Received my first revolver this past week and spent some quality time with it at the range yesterday. I fear .357 may have ruined me for 9mm, oh well. Couple of questions for the revolver fans out there. I may have to adjust the rear sights and would prefer not to use the trial and error method, anyone know what way turning the screw will move the poi?
Two of the screws holding the side plate on are slightly damaged, looks like someone used the wrong size of screwdriver to remove them and left sharp edges on the screws, where might I find replacements?
The thumb piece that releases the cylinder is a little loose, is this normal or should I tighten the screw?
Lastly I'm wondering if I should remove the side plate to inspect, clean or lube the inner workings?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with a new wheel gun fan.
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GunGuy34 said:
You need not look further then this for your Smiths needs.

http://murraycharltonenterprises.com/
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If you get Murray to do a trigger job on that revolver, you'll never be satisfied with a normal revolver's trigger again (DA or SA). Oh yeah and he'll do whatever else you want too, he has the factory parts for your Highway Patrolman and is the guy Smith would recommend. As far as taking the side plate off - I ran 30,000 rounds through a Model 10 in one year and never took the side plate off and know a PPC shooter with over 100K through his gun without opening it.
 
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Excellent info guys, I don't know how the single action could be made any better, there is no travel at all that I can feel. I scuba dive as well and occasionally drive right past Murray's store to dive Saanich Inlet. Next time I'm over I'll stop in. The only reason I considered taking off the side plate is because I recently saw a post here of someone who opened up a new Smith and discovered it needed oil. I think I'll stick with the old maxim "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
 
There is a very easy way to oil the gun without removing the side plate. What you do is mix some of your preferred oil with mineral spirits in the ratio of 1 part oil to two parts solvent. Then put the mix in a squirt bottle. Remove the grips from the revolver so you have the big opening up from below. Then liberally squirt the mix into the gun through the frame opening, into the hand opening and into the cylinder stop bolt opening. If it comes out fairly clean suck it up and squirt again. Operate the action a few times while it's all doused and then prop it up to allow the excess to drain and the solvent to dry away and leave a light but effective oiling job.

I'm a big fan of the Ed's Red mixture (google for the recipe) for both cleaning and leaving a light oil film of the ATF as lubricant and protectorant. A few drops of a good gun oil dropped into this soup adds an extra touch.
 
Got my first wheel gun a couple of months ago - and I have to say I am wondering why I waited so long.

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You don't have to take the grips off to lubricate the action.
Simply #### the hammer and place three drops of gun oil down into the opening.
There is no need to take the side plate off unless you are going to do a trigger job or replace a broken part.
 
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