RON in PA
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I purchased a S&W model 10-8 with a 3" barrel and round butt 2 weeks ago and have run into a problem. The ex-police revolver while vintage 1981-82 appears to have never been issued based on lack of holster wear and minimal cylinder ring. The problem is unpredictable failure to fire when shot DA, perhaps 15% of the time. This happens with both handloads and factory ammo. I've never shot the gun SA. The hammer nose appears to be fine. Can happen clean or dirty. My take is that the main spring is weak and needs replacement. Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.