S&W 1066 Safety/Decocker

Hatchman · March 13, 2009, 12:00 AM

Can anybody help? The Safety/Decocker does not decock the gun when put on safe. The safety works. The only way to decock is to put in an empty magazine and pull the trigger. S&W 1066

Hatchman · March 14, 2009, 12:54 AM

Help please!

Scorch · March 14, 2009, 01:12 AM

I thought the 1066 just had a firing pin block, not a decocker.

sadsack · March 14, 2009, 10:35 PM

Hatch: One thing you might check is the grip panel binding the decock lever (side plate assembly), or the lever itself (bent or broken).

Sevens · March 15, 2009, 12:21 AM

There is a user on this site by the name of
fastbolt
He's a S&W armorer and knows these pistols front and back.

You might send him a PM and see if he can help.
FWIW, the 1066 is not the DAO nor is it the frame-mounted decock model (which would need grip clearance for proper operation of the decock-specific lever) The 1066 is the shorter barreled version of the basic 1006 with the slide mounted safety/decocker.

If the safety is rotated DOWN and the slide is locked open and you let it fly to chamber a round, the safety should automatically decock this pistol upon chambering that round.

Hatchman, you likely already knew that, I posted it for others who might read and be a bit confused on the operation of this pistol.

Hatchman · March 15, 2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys, I will check with Fastbolt.

March 13, 2009, 12:00 AM	#1
Hatchman Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	S&W 1066 Safety/Decocker Can anybody help? The Safety/Decocker does not decock the gun when put on safe. The safety works. The only way to decock is to put in an empty magazine and pull the trigger. S&W 1066

March 14, 2009, 01:12 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,037	I thought the 1066 just had a firing pin block, not a decocker. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

March 15, 2009, 12:21 AM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,862	There is a user on this site by the name of fastbolt He's a S&W armorer and knows these pistols front and back. You might send him a PM and see if he can help. FWIW, the 1066 is not the DAO nor is it the frame-mounted decock model (which would need grip clearance for proper operation of the decock-specific lever) The 1066 is the shorter barreled version of the basic 1006 with the slide mounted safety/decocker. If the safety is rotated DOWN and the slide is locked open and you let it fly to chamber a round, the safety should automatically decock this pistol upon chambering that round. Hatchman, you likely already knew that, I posted it for others who might read and be a bit confused on the operation of this pistol. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 14, 2009, 12:54 AM	#2
Hatchman Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	Help please!

March 14, 2009, 10:35 PM	#4
sadsack Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2006 Posts: 206	Hatch: One thing you might check is the grip panel binding the decock lever (side plate assembly), or the lever itself (bent or broken).

March 15, 2009, 08:12 PM	#6
Hatchman Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	Thanks guys, I will check with Fastbolt.