Posted: 7/7/2013 1:00:48 PM EDT
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I picked up a 6.5" S&W 629-5 over the weekend in a trade that looks to be in great shape, but I have since found a problem with it.
When doing some DA dry firing, the cylinder will bind on occasion and the trigger can't be pulled back. The trigger comes back approx 1/16" and the cylinder doesn't turn. Once the initial pressure is relieved off the trigger, the next pull of the trigger cycles everything as it should. It is random and doesn't ever seem to happen to the same chamber twice in a row. The faster the trigger is pulled, the more prevalent the problem. No issues when fired single action. I have a 629-6 that does not behave the same. I'm rather competent with all other firearm actions, but I fall short with revolvers. It's a relatively new interest for me, so I've still got a lot to learn. 
Any help is appreciated. Thanks |
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Personally ,I would ship it back to S&W for service . In similar previous issues , I have had luck contacting the factory for repairs in every case the only investment was shipping charges ( only 1 way )
Contact service explain issue , get a ref # and "call tag" ship back Oh and I too will perform basic armorer type duties , minor repairs , but less people are able to successfully repair wheel guns |
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I had the same/similar problem with my 629-1. I took it my local guy and when he took the side cover off he found the pin that the trigger rides on broke. I sent it to S&W for repair. They drilled a hole though the other side of the frame and it looks like they penned over a new trigger pin. Looks like shit.
It functions fine but I'm not happy with appearance it looks like crap and if I were to ever try and sell it im sure it would impact the price. Hope your is not too serious. |
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Before you send it back check and do the following. With an empty gun, hold the frame/cylinder up to the light and work the trigger. Look and see if it looks like the cylinder is binding on the barrel forcing cone.
Look and see of the extractor rod is bent. Squirt a fair amount of good lube down into the action, like Hornady One Shot and/or some BreakFree. |
| Could be parts problem but also sometimes can be from operator error. Have not played wIth my S&Ws for a while and don't remember exactly how it occurs, something like doing part of the double action pull, release some, and start again can jam it up. Ayoob wrote that a cop under stress once did that then pulled so hard on the locked-up trigger so to bend it. |
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Well, I gave it a very thorough cleaning and can no longer get the problem to repeat itself. I guess I will try to get it pretty dirty and see if I can get the problem to arise again.
Thanks, everyone, for all the tips and advice.  . I'll update again if anything changes.
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