S&W Model 14 Timing Problem

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Hello Revolver Types

I recently bought a used S&W Model 14 in .38 Special. I checked the action by cycling it in single action to note endshake and lateral motion. Endshake was good but I did notice that for 3 of the chambers, I could make the cylinder stop click by applying gentle rotation after the hammer was cocked. It was as if the bolt wasn't fully dropping into the bolt cuts on the cylinder. The bolt would engage the cylinder enough to prevent rotation but would 'click' if I applied light pressure to rotate the cylinder.

I checked the bolt and the cylinder bolt cuts for burrs and there's nothing obvious. I also looked at the teeth on the rear of the cylinder and nothing was obviously wrong visually but that's not to say there isn't a problem there.

My question is this: is this a serious concern and would it be expensive to repair? Will it shoot fine as long as the stop does engage enough to stop rotation or will it become a lead shaver? If it's a big pain to fix, perhaps I'll just get used to tapping the cylinder into full lockup before firing.
 
S & W

Maybe I`m reading it wrong but it sounds like the cylinder stop is not coming up enough. If the cylinder stop has not had the step removed removing it could solve the problem. If the step has been removed already you will need a new cylinder stop. As mentioned by Dave about parts I also have a good supply of S & W parts. Let me know, I have springs, hands, cylinder stops, rebound slides etc. I also have diagrams of repair methods, I could take pictures of these and email them to you or fax them if you have a fax and want them. If you are not sure about or don`t have the now how to remove the sideplate and internals get a buddy who knows to help you.

John D. (jaydeee)
 
I reread your question and yup I read it wrong, it does sound like a hand is needed. I to have several, if Dave dosen`t have any I have and would be glad to provide.

sorry about my first reply
jaydeee
 
You may very well need a thicker hand than what is in your Smith but
it has been my experience that when a K frame has DCU [not to be confused with can`t get it up] that the problem usually is caused by cylinder endshake, a misaligned yoke or a bent extractor rod. Any one of these problems can cause a failure to index.
I hope this helps
PM me if you want as I doubt you are more than 30 minutes away from me.



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