carry revolver work

mdlowry · October 3, 2002, 05:38 PM

I have a revolver that I plan on using for carry. Right now it need a little work since the cases do not eject well (they are scratched up from below the ejector star). It will also be refinished (NP3) since the blueing is worn. I was also thinking of having the chambers chamfered (sp?).

Would there be anything else recommended for a revolver that is going to be carried? BTW, this is a model 58 with fixed sights.

stans · October 3, 2002, 07:44 PM

A model 58 carry gun! Now that is packing serious iron! I think for a carry revolver chamfering the chamber mouths, perhaps polishing the chambers, maybe bob the hammer and a slick double action trigger job would get you going. Why are the cases getting scratched? Burs at the chamber mouth directly under the extractor star?

James K · October 4, 2002, 03:42 PM

I too will recommed a bit of work on the DA, but don't turn it over to one of the smiths who touts super light pulls. I have seen several S&W's done that way, and unless the bad guy will fall down at the sound of a "click" the very light pull is not the way to go. Make sure it will ignite every primer every time, with a margin for working in cold or dirt.

Jim

stans · October 6, 2002, 09:24 AM

Jim is right, there is a difference between slick and light. A real light pull is likely to result in some failures to fire. A slick (very smooth) pull may not be much lighter than factory, but it will feel lighter to your hand.

mdlowry · October 6, 2002, 11:14 AM

I can't really see anything inside the chamber that would cause the cases to be scratched. I can easily see the transition point from the chamber to the star, so it may be a bur right below the star. I don't have any problems with unfired cases, just when ejecting after firing.

This is an older revolver and appears to have been used quite a bit before I picked it up. The trigger doesn't seem bad to me. I'm not sure if a trigger job would make it better. Of course, I've never had one done to any of my revolvers though.

C.R.Sam · October 7, 2002, 12:39 PM

Only reason I don't carry a 58...
I don't have one.

Sometimes it takes a bit of fiddling to get the holster right for comfortable carry of an N frame, but once done I think they are great carry guns. A really good belt is a must and suspenders help, especially if you gonna carry Ns on each side.

Nuff cartridge to do the job if the shooter does their part.
Nuff gun to make shootin a pleasure.

Bout the only thing I can think of to do with the gun is to shoot it a lot double action untill you get really good with it.

Like Mr. Keenan says.....be wary if you have any trigger work done.

Search for the burr and smooth it out, or have it done.

Practice presentation and reloading.

Sam

October 3, 2002, 05:38 PM	#1
mdlowry Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 417	carry revolver work I have a revolver that I plan on using for carry. Right now it need a little work since the cases do not eject well (they are scratched up from below the ejector star). It will also be refinished (NP3) since the blueing is worn. I was also thinking of having the chambers chamfered (sp?). Would there be anything else recommended for a revolver that is going to be carried? BTW, this is a model 58 with fixed sights. Last edited by mdlowry; October 6, 2002 at 11:05 AM.

October 3, 2002, 07:44 PM	#2
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	A model 58 carry gun! Now that is packing serious iron! I think for a carry revolver chamfering the chamber mouths, perhaps polishing the chambers, maybe bob the hammer and a slick double action trigger job would get you going. Why are the cases getting scratched? Burs at the chamber mouth directly under the extractor star?

October 4, 2002, 03:42 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I too will recommed a bit of work on the DA, but don't turn it over to one of the smiths who touts super light pulls. I have seen several S&W's done that way, and unless the bad guy will fall down at the sound of a "click" the very light pull is not the way to go. Make sure it will ignite every primer every time, with a margin for working in cold or dirt. Jim

October 6, 2002, 09:24 AM	#4
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	Jim is right, there is a difference between slick and light. A real light pull is likely to result in some failures to fire. A slick (very smooth) pull may not be much lighter than factory, but it will feel lighter to your hand.

October 6, 2002, 11:14 AM	#5
mdlowry Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 417	I can't really see anything inside the chamber that would cause the cases to be scratched. I can easily see the transition point from the chamber to the star, so it may be a bur right below the star. I don't have any problems with unfired cases, just when ejecting after firing. This is an older revolver and appears to have been used quite a bit before I picked it up. The trigger doesn't seem bad to me. I'm not sure if a trigger job would make it better. Of course, I've never had one done to any of my revolvers though.

October 7, 2002, 12:39 PM	#6
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Only reason I don't carry a 58... I don't have one. Sometimes it takes a bit of fiddling to get the holster right for comfortable carry of an N frame, but once done I think they are great carry guns. A really good belt is a must and suspenders help, especially if you gonna carry Ns on each side. Nuff cartridge to do the job if the shooter does their part. Nuff gun to make shootin a pleasure. Bout the only thing I can think of to do with the gun is to shoot it a lot double action untill you get really good with it. Like Mr. Keenan says.....be wary if you have any trigger work done. Search for the burr and smooth it out, or have it done. Practice presentation and reloading. Sam