First 38 need some help

rockislife04 · March 5, 2014, 11:58 AM

I purchased a S&W 10-8 that needs some work. I replaced grips,they were beat to hell, but there is one part that needs to be replaced that i am unsure of the name of.

The arrow is pointing to the part in question. this is not my firearm but just a representation of it. If you know the name of the part, where i can get one, and a brief tutorial of how to install that would be greatly appreciated.

Don P · March 5, 2014, 01:06 PM

It is not replaceable. Its part of the frame. All it does is stop the cylinder from sliding back past the opening in the frame.

g.willikers · March 5, 2014, 01:14 PM

Does the cylinder come rearward off the crane when you eject the rounds?
When you open the cylinder to unload or reload, you can rotate the cylinder out just shy of fully opened, so it catches on the recoil shield and doesn't come past the frame opening.
Not exactly the way it's supposed to work, but better than nuttin'.

James K · March 5, 2014, 04:02 PM

On the new S&W's that part is part of the frame; on the gun shown, it is riveted in and can be replaced by the factory. Normally, there is no reason to replace it unless a ham-handed polisher buffs it down so it no longer serves to keep the cylinder from moving backward.

I suggest calling S&W and see if they will repair the gun; I do NOT suggest attempting to replace or weld on that part.

Jim

rockislife04 · March 5, 2014, 04:54 PM

if i send it to S&W they will have to either weld something there or drill nad such correct? i might see if a local smith can possibly tig a bit of metal and shape it.

**Unclenick** · March 5, 2014, 05:29 PM

If it's riveted on your model, the factory presumably would drill out the old rivet and rivet a new part in. Attempting a TIG weld build-up on an old riveted part may work, but also may make it loose or weak. Finish will definitely be heat damaged, and once the surface hardness of the metal is changed locally by the heat, that area won't likely give you a color match to the surrounding metal even if you reblue the whole gun.

**4V50 Gary** · March 5, 2014, 11:25 PM

What James K says. Leave it to the factory.

March 5, 2014, 11:58 AM	#1
rockislife04 Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2013 Posts: 14	First 38 need some help I purchased a S&W 10-8 that needs some work. I replaced grips,they were beat to hell, but there is one part that needs to be replaced that i am unsure of the name of. The arrow is pointing to the part in question. this is not my firearm but just a representation of it. If you know the name of the part, where i can get one, and a brief tutorial of how to install that would be greatly appreciated.

March 5, 2014, 01:06 PM	#2
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	It is not replaceable. Its part of the frame. All it does is stop the cylinder from sliding back past the opening in the frame. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

March 5, 2014, 01:14 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Does the cylinder come rearward off the crane when you eject the rounds? When you open the cylinder to unload or reload, you can rotate the cylinder out just shy of fully opened, so it catches on the recoil shield and doesn't come past the frame opening. Not exactly the way it's supposed to work, but better than nuttin'. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

March 5, 2014, 05:29 PM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	If it's riveted on your model, the factory presumably would drill out the old rivet and rivet a new part in. Attempting a TIG weld build-up on an old riveted part may work, but also may make it loose or weak. Finish will definitely be heat damaged, and once the surface hardness of the metal is changed locally by the heat, that area won't likely give you a color match to the surrounding metal even if you reblue the whole gun. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 5, 2014, 11:25 PM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	What James K says. Leave it to the factory. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 5, 2014, 04:02 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	On the new S&W's that part is part of the frame; on the gun shown, it is riveted in and can be replaced by the factory. Normally, there is no reason to replace it unless a ham-handed polisher buffs it down so it no longer serves to keep the cylinder from moving backward. I suggest calling S&W and see if they will repair the gun; I do NOT suggest attempting to replace or weld on that part. Jim

March 5, 2014, 04:54 PM	#5
rockislife04 Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2013 Posts: 14	if i send it to S&W they will have to either weld something there or drill nad such correct? i might see if a local smith can possibly tig a bit of metal and shape it.