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loose lock on S&W

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garyjones32,

I was reading your post and thinking of an answer. Then your solution caught me surprise. Duh........:confused:
I realized that I have read so much, that I have lost track of basic trouble shooting.
You bought a used gun, and had no idea of it's history.
When I buy any gun, the first thing I do is disassemble it and give it a really good cleaning.
So your post should stand out as a reminder to us.

K.I.S.S.

When you have trouble, clean it first. Then look for mechanical problems.

I'll remember it next time.

One suggestion about lubeing a S&W. I've done this for years with good results on blued S&W's. When I take them apart for cleaning, I always lube the rebound slide on all sides, and the hammer and trigger pivots, as well as the hand and slot with Outers Gunslick grease. I've never had an action job done on a S&W. Never used it on a stainless one though.


J
 
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