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Old August 17, 2012, 06:42 PM   #10
BruceM
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Dfaris wheel is right on what it takes to complete the job.
Roger that.

Also, anybody who has replaced S&W revolver barrels and found the replacement barrel indexed correctly should be buying lottery tickets! It almost never happens. Usually the barrels needs to be set back a turn so the shoulder needs to be trimmed. Because of that, there is the need for precise measuring and cutting barrel's shoulder. When the replacement barrel is screwed back into the frame, it should come up hand tight about 60 degrees before TDC. Then there is, as previously mentioned, resetting the B/C gap & re-cutting the forcing cone to bring that back into spec.. By the way, any headspace or endshake issues must be resolved BEFORE the barrel is replaced. Having Smith & Wesson evaluate the gun and then do the swap will be the best money you ever spent-unless your a professional pistolsmith.



Bruce

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