Hammer block rattle on a model 28

ATTICUS · October 7, 2002, 04:46 PM

The hammer block rattles (when not cocked) on a model 28 S&W that I recently bought. It's kind of annoying but doesn't seem to affect anything. Is it anything to worry about?

JoeHatley · October 7, 2002, 05:13 PM

Nothing to worry about, it's normal. If it really bothers you, a little grease in the sideplate groove it rides in will quiet it. Just don't use too much. The hammer block need to move freely.

Good Luck...

Joe

**4V50 Gary** · October 7, 2002, 05:30 PM

Perfectly normal for it to rattle. The hammer block is held in place by a groove milled into the sideplate and by a stud projecting from the rebound slide. It's that up/down movement on the stud of the rebound slide that gives you that rattling sound. Time it to music and you won't be bothered.

ATTICUS · October 8, 2002, 10:23 AM

I kinda figured that was the case, but had to ask. A few weeks ago, I took the sideplate off, inspected it (looked fine) and put a touch of Rig on it, but it still rattled. Thanks for the info.

C.R.Sam · October 8, 2002, 01:31 PM

When you get older you won't notice it.
Deaf has some benefits.

Sam

ATTICUS · October 9, 2002, 09:32 AM

Gee thanks Sam....the 28 will probably help me get there a little quicker.

October 7, 2002, 04:46 PM	#1
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,100	Hammer block rattle on a model 28 The hammer block rattles (when not cocked) on a model 28 S&W that I recently bought. It's kind of annoying but doesn't seem to affect anything. Is it anything to worry about?

October 7, 2002, 05:30 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,301	Perfectly normal for it to rattle. The hammer block is held in place by a groove milled into the sideplate and by a stud projecting from the rebound slide. It's that up/down movement on the stud of the rebound slide that gives you that rattling sound. Time it to music and you won't be bothered. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 7, 2002, 05:13 PM	#2
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	Nothing to worry about, it's normal. If it really bothers you, a little grease in the sideplate groove it rides in will quiet it. Just don't use too much. The hammer block need to move freely. Good Luck... Joe

October 8, 2002, 10:23 AM	#4
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,100	I kinda figured that was the case, but had to ask. A few weeks ago, I took the sideplate off, inspected it (looked fine) and put a touch of Rig on it, but it still rattled. Thanks for the info.

October 8, 2002, 01:31 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	When you get older you won't notice it. Deaf has some benefits. Sam

October 9, 2002, 09:32 AM	#6
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,100	Gee thanks Sam....the 28 will probably help me get there a little quicker.