trouble shooting

by jgt, Friday, October 23, 2015, 18:33 (3258 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

I've been out of pocket for four days so just saw your post. First I would see if I could get my hands on a Jerry Kuhnhausen manual on Smith & Wessons. If not, go on line and look at some tutorials on disassembling a K-frame. Nearly all Smith & Wessons are similar so once you can disassemble one you are pretty well prepared for most of their revolvers you encounter. I would take it apart. Clean it. Get rid of all the old grease and oil. Use a very light lube on all the friction points but only enough so it isn't completely dry. Reassemble it. If the problem still exists it is a mechanical problem and you need a gunsmith. Most of the problems with these guns are a result of someone attempting to fix what isn't broke. I'm not saying don't attempt to fix you own gun. I am saying if you attempt it, do your homework first. Good luck, you have one of the best guns Smith & Wesson ever produced.