Excellent video! I own a lot of firearms but just bought my first revolver about 2 weeks ago. The revolver that I bought is a Ruger SP101 WC-Talo addition. The revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special and has the 3.06” barrel. I am now trying to learn as much about revolvers as possible and I plan on buying many more in the future!
When tightening the ejector rod, I place empty cases in every other chamber. This helps reduce stress on the ejector star. More of an issue on older generation guns where the star is located by two small pins, but still a good practice.
You got me out of a jam! Thanks so much man. Great info. The ejector rod being on a reverse thread is a key bit of info I wouldn't have realized without your video
I had this problem once. Ever since then, I check the ejector rid tightness before loading, and periodically during range sessions. No problems since. Love the video!
I LOVE S&W and out of the 10 I own, I’ve NEVER had one that JAMMED. At my age of 72, I Guess YOU Can Teach an OLD DOG a Trick or Two. I ENJOYED every minute of your Video. THANKS
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming. I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
i have a smith 15 that was getting tighter and tighter. it was the same thing as shown in this video, the ejector rod was getting lose. i just tightened it with my fingers, been fine ever since. that tool Scott uses probably would probably tighten it permanently.
Show Cat, you cleaned off the factory grease that prevents rust in storage when you first took the revolver home yes? Even new Glocks can jam with the grease still on, especially the smaller subcompact ones due to lack of blow back power on the slide from the smaller spring...
I have quite a few early S&W revolvers that are not reverse threaded in which I did use thread lock. Nothing is more frustrating at the range than having your cylinder lock up. Good video, Thanks
Thanks for the clear video with a good description of what you did. I always appreciate the "high tech" tools that have to be used in special occasions!
Good video. I once had a Python lock up on slow double or single action. Had to stone a small burr where the hand engaged the cylinder. Funny part is, I bought it from a cop who’d carried it on duty because he didn’t trust “jam-a-matics.” No gun is 100% all the time. Thanks.
Just wanted to say thank you! Saved my bacon and a recently found original S&W K-22 Masterpiece! It was really tight and that loose ejector rod turned out to be the culprit. It only took 15 minutes after your video. Keep ‘em coming!
Was pretty damn spooky having ‘er jam up with two live rounds in the cylinder. I had no idea what happened, all kinds of nightmare scenarios running through my head. Even worse, it’s a nice old stainless S&W handed down from my dad and I thought it might have been ruined. She’s all good now. Thanks a million for helping a guy out
Thanks for this. I just got a 686, my first revolver, and couldnt figure out why it was giving me trouble at the range. Luckily the staff there was amazing, he helped my experience, managed to finish shooting. This was very educational, couldnt find anything in the SW book that came with it.
This helped so much, thank you! I just got a S&W 686 6 inch and I just had this happened to me and was so puzzled on why it was getting stuck and I tightened it up and then it worked like normal again! Thank you!
What do you do when your revolver is jammed? According to the movies I've seen, you throw it at the guy you were shooting at. Great video!! It is very good to see a professional gunsmith using the correct tools and being very careful to cause no damage.
I’m not a gunsmith but I’ve shot revolvers since dad taught me with his service revolver. I own close to 2 dozen revolvers now and have shot many more over the years. I’m saving this vid so just in case I ever have a revolver jam I’ll know what to do. Now that I’ve unintentionally pissed people off, it was a very good instructive video.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming. I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
My new Taurus 856 6 shot hidden hammer revolver cylinder is jamming too. After 150 rounds I over-oiled it Im told. Ive cleaned it again. Thanks for this video. Great advice.
discovering this situation long ago, I'm in the habit of checking the tightness of the ejector every time I open the cylinder. The problem is progressive & easy to avoid without any mechanical changes.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming. I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
Good advice. Thanks for sharing. I liked and subscribed. If memory serves me right I recall the ejection rod backing out on my Colt Trooper years ago. I usually noticed early and just screwed it back by hand.
I am delighted to hear somebody talk about the fact that revolvers can jam! I get really tired of people who don't know any better, parroting the old saw that they always work! I've been a USPSA range officer for over 35 years, have watched thousands of shooters run courses of fire, and I can tell you that they do not! The ejector rod can come unscrewed, as in your example. Debris can accumulate under the ejector star and lock up the revolver. Moon clips can become slightly bent. Bullets can pull under recoil and lock up the cylinder. Etc. BTW, you mention needing to check the straightness of the ejector, because you "had to beat the cylinder open". You did NOT have to beat the cylinder open. Rather than beat the cylinder open, you can pinch the ejector rod so that it won't turn, then hold the hammer back a bit and turn the cylinder, which results in the ejector rod being screwed back in. Then it will open normally. I've done it many times, and would always rather do that than just beat the cylinder open! Stay with it! :-)
Thank you after I watch your video I did exactly the same to my 38 special that was jam in the shooting range and no one know how to help me now my revolver is back in business thank you i did subscribed I will love to watch all your videos
Love that Rod runout fixture. Thanks for showing that. I’ve not seen that set up and that’s awesome. I love how you barely put pressure on the cheater bar and it gave you a couple thou. I like how you said to go slow and sneak up on it. Good video.
Thanks for the good video. This happened to me today. I was cleaning a revolver for an older lady that is a widow and that gun was stuck just like that. I will go back and fix it for her myself. TY
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming. I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
@@ShowCat1 My only guess is that they are made of inferior metal. I do not buy stainless steel or plastic firearms. I've never had that happen to me. Glad it worked out.
Thanks, the ejector rod wasn't lose, but there was a minuscule amount of crud under the ejector, which was enough for it to bind up...never had that happen before.
I had that happen with my old model 10-6 during a zombie shoot. I didnt have to hit it with a hammer to get it loose I turned the ejector rod with my fingers until it opened by the cylinder release.
I have a RIA m200 that jammed up, cylinder wouldn't open and the hammer wouldn't come all the way back. It's really marketed as a good budget truck gun or something to throw in the tackle box. The longer I have it the more I think its not good for much other than that
Good demonstration. I recently purchased a S&W 642 revolver and with only 200 rounds fired, found the screw that holds the cylinder release loose. Guess it pays to always check the screws.
Greetings. Great video!; And… I see your skill. I’m an aviation turbine tech and your methods (and presentation) are spot on. Many Thanks… Happy Trails 👍
I got my nylon/brass hammer from Harbor Freight. I use a small piece of leather or card stock and vise grips to tighten the ejector rod. Never saw a smith do this but many Taurus. I have also seen some revolver so powder fouled that the cylinder wouldn’t advance.
Now I understand why Rugers don’t have those reverse nuts. I thought it was for cost savings but also I see that the absence of it adds to reliability.
I like that you enjoy your work. It is technical and requires scientific knowledge. The tools used must be well balanced including your hands and eyes and brain. Outstanding! Granted, much humor. Semper Fi
Hi Scott, you are the living image of my favorite cousin who passed this past year . . . I am glad I found this video. This happened to my 629. SW fixed it w/o charge, I wonder if they did as good a job as you did!?! At least I hope they did.
Very helpful thanks! I wouldve been afraid to do that. Another helpful guy posted a video saying stick a piece of wood in knurled part of ejector as a wedge and roll the cylinder but can’t do that with my 351C.
I always keep mine well maintained and do annual inspections. So far never had a jam or any other problem. Benjamin Franklin ( An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ) words to live by.
Occasion of my interest herein lay in bag of reloads from prior Desert Eagle; double extractor marks creased rim enough for tight clearanced 686/971 decline to rotate. I watch now for that, tho probly less likely to find now, i will not fail to observe in practice ammo. Great example why always shoot factory for focus on front sight.
I had this EXACT thing happen to my brand new 629-6. Quite irritating. I sent it back to S&W as I don't have the tools to mess with it. After watching your video, I still might send it to someone else, as I don't have any of the tools to make sure it gets done right, haha! Very good explanation, though, thanks!
I had the same problem with my Smith and Wesson model 29-3. I just used a drop of lock tite on it and the problem was solved. And no I didnt use the one you have to heat up to get apart.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming. I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess. Thanks, new sub.
Very helpful. Just one point, but not a criticism at all. My old Model 17 with millions of rounds through it will do this as I shoot through the day. Same with my even older Model 60. I fixed the M-60 by torqueing it in a similar way that you do it, but I did not apply the hammer to get the cylinder out. Instead, I used an awl to get between the end of the rod and the spring loaded wedge that secures it under the barrel. A very small slotted screwdriver will work as well. Once the tip is between the two points, the wedge can be gently opened to release the rod and the crane/yolk opens easily.
Hey, hi! -update! turns out I can and did tap the frozen part and got it open. I first tried the screw-but it did not budge. So I wrapped the pistol in cloth, put it in the vice and tapped gently with a brass hammer..(closest I had to plastic). This would be a H&R top break 32 short revolver. It is a beautiful pistol although very small. Beautiful bluing-excellent condition, now oiled. Thank you for giving me the idea VDC!..now I need to find the serial number on it and know what I have as to production year etc.
Thank you so much for your videos- especially this one! I just bought a Model#28-2 Hiw. Patrol. The cylinder stuck a little bit- and I didn’t know what to do. Then I remember your video about jammed cylinders. I have a screwdriver- but I remember you saying make sure you have Smith screwdrivers! I don’t. So I carefully opened the cylinder and noted what you said about reverse thread. Sure enough it was loose so I gently tightened it. It works much better now thanks to you sir! I’m writing from gun law ass backwards California. I only wish you had more videos and I could support your station anyway I can! You’re the best Gunsmith on yYou Tube- Thanks again! WFL21 in Cali!
I've had a jammed 38 special for 9 years. Your scientific method saved me!
Very educational and straight to the point, no bullshit or drawn out intros. Awesome video!
Excellent video! I own a lot of firearms but just bought my first revolver about 2 weeks ago. The revolver that I bought is a Ruger SP101 WC-Talo addition. The revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special and has the 3.06” barrel. I am now trying to learn as much about revolvers as possible and I plan on buying many more in the future!
When tightening the ejector rod, I place empty cases in every other chamber. This helps reduce stress on the ejector star. More of an issue on older generation guns where the star is located by two small pins, but still a good practice.
You got me out of a jam! Thanks so much man. Great info. The ejector rod being on a reverse thread is a key bit of info I wouldn't have realized without your video
I had this problem once. Ever since then, I check the ejector rid tightness before loading, and periodically during range sessions. No problems since. Love the video!
good point
I love those 686's. I have a 629-1 and I'd really like to get a matching 357 to go with it. You do great work.
I LOVE S&W and out of the 10
I own, I’ve NEVER had one that
JAMMED. At my age of 72, I
Guess YOU Can Teach an OLD
DOG a Trick or Two.
I ENJOYED every minute of your Video. THANKS
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming.
I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
i have a smith 15 that was getting tighter and tighter. it was the same thing as shown in this video, the ejector rod was getting lose. i just tightened it with my fingers, been fine ever since. that tool Scott uses probably would probably tighten it permanently.
just a random man commenting
Show Cat, you cleaned off the factory grease that prevents rust in storage when you first took the revolver home yes? Even new Glocks can jam with the grease still on, especially the smaller subcompact ones due to lack of blow back power on the slide from the smaller spring...
I was all set to make a smart comment about revolvers and jamming but you went and taught me something. Nice!
I have quite a few early S&W revolvers that are not reverse threaded in which I did use thread lock. Nothing is more frustrating at the range than having your cylinder lock up. Good video, Thanks
I wish the UK had the same firearms laws as the USA , great video m8
Thanks for the clear video with a good description of what you did. I always appreciate the "high tech" tools that have to be used in special occasions!
I can tell you enjoy what you do, GREAT job! Keep it up
Good video. I once had a Python lock up on slow double or single action. Had to stone a small burr where the hand engaged the cylinder. Funny part is, I bought it from a cop who’d carried it on duty because he didn’t trust “jam-a-matics.” No gun is 100% all the time. Thanks.
Just wanted to say thank you! Saved my bacon and a recently found original S&W K-22 Masterpiece! It was really tight and that loose ejector rod turned out to be the culprit. It only took 15 minutes after your video. Keep ‘em coming!
When Taurus first came on the scene, I bought a .357 4" bbl.
It would freeze up with hot hand loads. Untill it cooled down. Than ran well.
Was pretty damn spooky having ‘er jam up with two live rounds in the cylinder. I had no idea what happened, all kinds of nightmare scenarios running through my head.
Even worse, it’s a nice old stainless S&W handed down from my dad and I thought it might have been ruined.
She’s all good now. Thanks a million for helping a guy out
Thanks for this. I just got a 686, my first revolver, and couldnt figure out why it was giving me trouble at the range. Luckily the staff there was amazing, he helped my experience, managed to finish shooting. This was very educational, couldnt find anything in the SW book that came with it.
This helped so much, thank you! I just got a S&W 686 6 inch and I just had this happened to me and was so puzzled on why it was getting stuck and I tightened it up and then it worked like normal again! Thank you!
What do you do when your revolver is jammed? According to the movies I've seen, you throw it at the guy you were shooting at.
Great video!! It is very good to see a professional gunsmith using the correct tools and being very careful to cause no damage.
I’m not a gunsmith but I’ve shot revolvers since dad taught me with his service revolver. I own close to 2 dozen revolvers now and have shot many more over the years. I’m saving this vid so just in case I ever have a revolver jam I’ll know what to do. Now that I’ve unintentionally pissed people off, it was a very good instructive video.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming.
I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
My new Taurus 856 6 shot hidden hammer revolver cylinder is jamming too. After 150 rounds I over-oiled it Im told. Ive cleaned it again. Thanks for this video. Great advice.
This is the exact problem with my S&W Model 10. Thanks for the nice quick video that solved my problem.
discovering this situation long ago, I'm in the habit of checking the tightness of the ejector every time I open the cylinder. The problem is progressive & easy to avoid without any mechanical changes.
Thanks man. My moms 642 cylinder wouldn’t come out. Just had a lose rod like you said. Was able to fix in a few seconds
Very informative and easy to follow. Just the right amount well presented information. Thank you!
I just came across your video in January 2024. Very good stuff. Thanks for sharing
Great information. I've never had a revolver lock up but this is good to know.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming.
I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
I enjoyed your video, I don't own a revolver as of yet, but great to see I can learn more about fixes from a professional.
Thank you for the tip. Tightening the ejector rod fixed the tight cylinder release on my S&W 617
I'm here because my 648-2 locks up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Good advice. Thanks for sharing. I liked and subscribed.
If memory serves me right I recall the ejection rod backing out on my Colt Trooper years ago. I usually noticed early and just screwed it back by hand.
I'm a 62 year-old retired woman, and relatively a new shooter. With your instructions, fixed the damned thing myself. Thanks Scott!
That's awesome!!!
I am delighted to hear somebody talk about the fact that revolvers can jam! I get really tired of people who don't know any better, parroting the old saw that they always work! I've been a USPSA range officer for over 35 years, have watched thousands of shooters run courses of fire, and I can tell you that they do not! The ejector rod can come unscrewed, as in your example. Debris can accumulate under the ejector star and lock up the revolver. Moon clips can become slightly bent. Bullets can pull under recoil and lock up the cylinder. Etc.
BTW, you mention needing to check the straightness of the ejector, because you "had to beat the cylinder open". You did NOT have to beat the cylinder open. Rather than beat the cylinder open, you can pinch the ejector rod so that it won't turn, then hold the hammer back a bit and turn the cylinder, which results in the ejector rod being screwed back in. Then it will open normally. I've done it many times, and would always rather do that than just beat the cylinder open!
Stay with it! :-)
That Cornwell box is a dead ringer for my grandfather's 1974 Waterloo made for Grainger / Dayton electric.
Great box.
Thank you after I watch your video I did exactly the same to my 38 special that was jam in the shooting range and no one know how to help me now my revolver is back in business thank you i did subscribed I will love to watch all your videos
Thank you! Great video. My 686 is operating Flawlessly now.
That was really cool, I’ve heard revolvers can hang up because of the ejector rod. This was a great demonstration :)
jayoutdoors07 My wife says that is normally the case for me! Brahahaha!
I wanna go to. America I wanna shoot a gun now that Biden won I can go now.
@@ashenshield1712 you'd better hurry, amigo.
Good job! Well executed and very informative. Thanks!
New gun owner here but you helped me open my stuck 357 revolver so thanks.,lol
Love that Rod runout fixture. Thanks for showing that. I’ve not seen that set up and that’s awesome. I love how you barely put pressure on the cheater bar and it gave you a couple thou. I like how you said to go slow and sneak up on it.
Good video.
I love the homemade tool. I have used plyers with a little leather on the jaws and a drop of loc-tite
That's why I carry a hammer instead of a revolver.
Seriously, an excellent no nonsense video. This old dog has learned a new trick.
Thanks for the good video. This happened to me today. I was cleaning a revolver for an older lady that is a widow and that gun was stuck just like that. I will go back and fix it for her myself. TY
I´m new in modern revolvers (my new baby is Alfa-proj 3540 in .357Mag) so I find this very useful, thanks man! :)
I've never had that problem with any revolvers I've owned for over 50 years. Nice to know the solution to it whenever it occurs. Great video.
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming.
I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess.
@@ShowCat1 My only guess is that they are made of inferior metal. I do not buy stainless steel or plastic firearms. I've never had that happen to me. Glad it worked out.
Great video Scott! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. That fixed my Rossi 357 that was doing the same thing.
Scott enjoyed your video also enjoyed your work on American Guns. Hate how that show ended.
Thanks, the ejector rod wasn't lose, but there was a minuscule amount of crud under the ejector, which was enough for it to bind up...never had that happen before.
Great video. Your camera setup is perfect! You explained my problem perfectly. Thanks !
Great job Scotti!!
I had that happen with my old model 10-6 during a zombie shoot. I didnt have to hit it with a hammer to get it loose I turned the ejector rod with my fingers until it opened by the cylinder release.
That is a very good first step to take for solving this sort of problem. Routinely works. If it should not solve the problem, it’s hammer time.
Thanks Scott. This was the answer I was looking for. Spot on!!
Fixed my jammed s&w. Thank you great video
I have a RIA m200 that jammed up, cylinder wouldn't open and the hammer wouldn't come all the way back. It's really marketed as a good budget truck gun or something to throw in the tackle box. The longer I have it the more I think its not good for much other than that
Scott, nice explanation and simple demonstration. I appreciate instructional videos such as this. Subscribing to your feed.
Keep em' coming.
Thanks for reviving such beauty!
Air Assault!
I like learning new things about firearms. This is a very interesting topic. Good Video.
Good demonstration. I recently purchased a S&W 642 revolver and with only 200 rounds fired, found the screw that holds the cylinder release loose. Guess it pays to always check the screws.
I have never owned a handgun,but i do have a 12 gauge shotgun,i appreciate the education,thank you!
I was having the same problem with my S&W 10 (same as in the video? sure looks it.)
I listened, I learned, I fixed.
Mucho Appreciado!
And subscribed...
Great information and demonstration
Greetings. Great video!; And… I see your skill. I’m an aviation turbine tech and your methods (and presentation) are spot on. Many Thanks… Happy Trails 👍
I got my nylon/brass hammer from Harbor Freight. I use a small piece of leather or card stock and vise grips to tighten the ejector rod. Never saw a smith do this but many Taurus. I have also seen some revolver so powder fouled that the cylinder wouldn’t advance.
Now I understand why Rugers don’t have those reverse nuts. I thought it was for cost savings but also I see that the absence of it adds to reliability.
We own quite a few S&W, Colt, and Ruger revolvers. My husband and I have only had an issue with jamming with the S&W 686-6 chambered in .357.
I like that you enjoy your work. It is technical and requires scientific knowledge. The tools used must be well balanced including your hands and eyes and brain. Outstanding! Granted, much humor. Semper Fi
Hi Scott, you are the living image of my favorite cousin who passed this past year . . . I am glad I found this video. This happened to my 629. SW fixed it w/o charge, I wonder if they did as good a job as you did!?! At least I hope they did.
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Very helpful thanks! I wouldve been afraid to do that. Another helpful guy posted a video saying stick a piece of wood in knurled part of ejector as a wedge and roll the cylinder but can’t do that with my 351C.
Thanks for the video I had the exact same problem with my new 686
Thanks bro. I had to this. Took 2 hits, but got the job done.
Stepped in here late but Good to know!! Thanks Scott
Thanks, Scott.You video was very helpful.
Never happened to me but its good to know.
I always keep mine well maintained and do annual inspections. So far never had a jam or any other problem.
Benjamin Franklin ( An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ) words to live by.
Couldn't figure out why mine was getting locked up...helpful. thanks
I like your tool for run out but it is easy to do with a dial indicator and v blocks too. Great work and good video Thanks.
Liked you on that show. Glad you do TH-cam videos
Outstanding video and presentation.
Had the same problem once, back in 1978 with a Model 19, the ejector rod kept coming loose,was lucky it never jammed.
Sweet Hammer Science...& the gauge tool is Neat, never saw one...Now I gotta get one👍
Very good video! Thanks for helping me learn!
Love this fine video. I took my revolver to the gun smith when mine jam. Not often at all, but it does happen.
Occasion of my interest herein lay in bag of reloads from prior Desert Eagle; double extractor marks creased rim enough for tight clearanced 686/971 decline to rotate. I watch now for that, tho probly less likely to find now, i will not fail to observe in practice ammo. Great example why always shoot factory for focus on front sight.
I had this EXACT thing happen to my brand new 629-6. Quite irritating. I sent it back to S&W as I don't have the tools to mess with it. After watching your video, I still might send it to someone else, as I don't have any of the tools to make sure it gets done right, haha! Very good explanation, though, thanks!
I had the same problem with my Smith and Wesson model 29-3. I just used a drop of lock tite on it and the problem was solved. And no I didnt use the one you have to heat up to get apart.
Same hammer I use to install frets on my bass or guitar necks!!
Great vid, fixed my old S&W right up! Appreciate it!! Well done!
I bought that exact gun (S&W 686 357 mag) about a year ago. Went to the range and in the third shot it jammed. The trigger would not reset and the cylinder would not turn or release. I talked to the range owner and he assured me that "that was impossible, that revolvers don't jam." I was new to guns and this was my first revolver. I went back into the range and finally got it to open and reset. On the 9th shot it jammed again, and then again. I called S&W and they told me that it would take them 8 to 12 weeks to get my gun back to me and if I went to a gunsmith it would void my warranty. I talk to several gun owners and dealers. They all said that they had never heard of a revolver jamming.
I decided to try something on my own, I took it back to the range and fired about six shots before it jammed. Then I kept firing rounds until the jams got farther and farther apart. Now my S&W works great. Just needed to be broken in I guess. Thanks, new sub.
Very helpful. Just one point, but not a criticism at all. My old Model 17 with millions of rounds through it will do this as I shoot through the day. Same with my even older Model 60. I fixed the M-60 by torqueing it in a similar way that you do it, but I did not apply the hammer to get the cylinder out. Instead, I used an awl to get between the end of the rod and the spring loaded wedge that secures it under the barrel. A very small slotted screwdriver will work as well. Once the tip is between the two points, the wedge can be gently opened to release the rod and the crane/yolk opens easily.
You are awesome. It really helped a lot. You have solved a great worry in my heart. Thanks...
Glad you liked it.
Hey, hi! -update! turns out I can and did tap the frozen part and got it open. I first tried the screw-but it did not budge. So I wrapped the pistol in cloth, put it in the vice and tapped gently with a brass hammer..(closest I had to plastic). This would be a H&R top break 32 short revolver. It is a beautiful pistol although very small. Beautiful bluing-excellent condition, now oiled. Thank you for giving me the idea VDC!..now I need to find the serial number on it and know what I have as to production year etc.
Excellent video! My new Model 60 hammer jammed after just 3 rounds. I depressed the trigger fully and it finally pulled back😢
I don't own a revolver, but this is great info. Thank you!
wow. never realized there were special tools for a revolver. thanks for the video !
Thank you thank you thank you. I was about to drop out of a tournament because of this, then I saw your video :)
Good demonstration, and some tools new to me. Thank you.
This was an awesome video.
Thank you for sharing this information.helped a lot.
Thank you so much for your videos- especially this one! I just bought a Model#28-2 Hiw. Patrol. The cylinder stuck a little bit- and I didn’t know what to do. Then I remember your video about jammed cylinders. I have a screwdriver- but I remember you saying make sure you have Smith screwdrivers! I don’t. So I carefully opened the cylinder and noted what you said about reverse thread. Sure enough it was loose so I gently tightened it. It works much better now thanks to you sir! I’m writing from gun law ass backwards California. I only wish you had more videos and I could support your station anyway I can! You’re the best Gunsmith on yYou Tube- Thanks again! WFL21 in Cali!
Hey- Scott! I wish you had more videos- I would study them religiously! Because you are the best on the tube! WFL21