easyrider604
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My 586's cylinder is stuck.....like it doesn't want to open (to load ammo).
Everything else functions properly but the cylinder release. It hasn't been returned to S&W for the no dash and dash one factory mods.
From what I can see, the cylinder pin at the rear, in the center of the extractor star, releases. But the front pin is not pushed out enough when I push forward on the cylinder latch/release. So the extractor rod is still locked in front, while the rear of the cylinder can move.
The cylinder has always been a little reluctant to open, requiring a little pressure to open, but now, no reasonable amount of pressure can get the front to budge. Good thing this didn't happen at the range with live ammo.
Is this an easy fix?
Everything else functions properly but the cylinder release. It hasn't been returned to S&W for the no dash and dash one factory mods.
From what I can see, the cylinder pin at the rear, in the center of the extractor star, releases. But the front pin is not pushed out enough when I push forward on the cylinder latch/release. So the extractor rod is still locked in front, while the rear of the cylinder can move.
The cylinder has always been a little reluctant to open, requiring a little pressure to open, but now, no reasonable amount of pressure can get the front to budge. Good thing this didn't happen at the range with live ammo.
Is this an easy fix?