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Viking350
09-29-2012, 10:19 AM
I have two S&W revolvers, a model 29-1 and a model 66-1, that have the same problem. When I push the cylinder release forward, the cylinder sticks and will not rotate out unless I work the cylinder from side to side. Something seems to be binding, since when I am able to get it to rotate, you can feel it break loose. Any ideas?

Gunreference1
09-29-2012, 10:43 AM
Viking350, take a look at the extractor rod. It may need to be tightened up. Hope the helps!

Steve

Viking350
09-29-2012, 10:56 AM
Viking350, take a look at the extractor rod. It may need to be tightened up. Hope the helps!

Steve

Steve, thanks so much! That fixed the 66-1. My son has the 29-1. I'll have him check the same thing.

Viking350
09-30-2012, 04:16 PM
Steve, thanks so much! That fixed the 66-1. My son has the 29-1. I'll have him check the same thing.

I talked to my son. He said the ejector on the 29-1 was tight. He couldn't tighten or loosen it. Is there anything else we might look at?

Gunreference1
09-30-2012, 07:02 PM
Viking350, start with a thorough cleaning. Have your son remove the grips and flush the action and cylinder with a spray cleaner. Then oil all the blue surfaces immediately followed by lube on the moving parts. The problem could also be due to old lube, powder under the ejector or the ejector worn or crane bent. Rule out the simple stuff first. If the problem continues then the revolver to go S&W to be inspected.

Steve

Viking350
10-01-2012, 08:12 AM
Thanks for your help, Steve.