Question for all of the smith revolver guru's

[keith2210]

Alright guys I have recently acquired and smith and wesson model sixty in stainless. I got it for a fair price but I believe it needs its internals gone through and cleaned. I do not know enough about them to take it apart myself and get it cleaned internally the way it needs. This is where you guys come in. Is there anyone here that knows how to take them apart, clean them, and reassemble them that could advise me? I want to try this before I send it into smith and wesson to have it done. Thanks in advance

 

[Dog1]

Buy this book-
HERITAGE GUN BOOKS : S&W Revolver Manual (924-100-001) - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

It is invaluable for any type of work on a S&W wheelgun.

Question-What makes you think that it needs to be opened up and gone through?

Are you just wanting it checked out?

 

[printcraft]

First before taking it apart get a can of action blaster and flush every orifice
out several times, dry and reoil (lightly) and see where you are at.

They are not that complicated anyhow.
You may have a few weak springs if things are hanging up.
Also get the right hollow ground screwdrivers, don't use a standard
screwdriver as it will bugger the heads.
They look like they were designed by a madman inside but it really quite simple.

 

[Dog1]

First before taking it apart get a can of action blaster and flush every orifice
out several times, dry and reoil (lightly) and see where you are at.

They are not that complicated anyhow.
You may have a few weak springs if things are hanging up.
Also get the right hollow ground screwdrivers, don't use a standard
screwdriver as it will bugger the heads.
They look like they were designed by a madman inside but it really quite simple.

All of the above is true..they look complicated, but are not.

However, a good reference book like the one I posted is very helpful to the newbie, cracking a revolver open.

I know it helped me. While I rarely use much, sometimes I crack it open to deposit a greasy fingerprint on a K frame page..

 

[keith2210]

I bought it used over the internet. It appears that it has not been cared for very well. The only things that concern me are the the cylinder has what seems to be an excess amount of play from front to back, the thumb piece/cylinder release is somewhat "sticky", and the hammer does not cock as smoothly as it should. I am basing all of this off of the two other model sixties and two other 686's that I have handled.

 

[Dog1]

I bought it used over the internet. It appears that it has not been cared for very well. The only things that concern me are the the cylinder has what seems to be an excess amount of play from front to back, the thumb piece/cylinder release is somewhat "sticky", and the hammer does not cock as smoothly as it should. I am basing all of this off of the two other model sixties and two other 686's that I have handled.

Contact this guy-
Stu Grell, Grell's Gunsmithing
2220E 1400N Attica, IN 47918-8228
phone: 765-572-2207.
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

 

[keith2210]

Dog1 thanks for the contact info. I will be in touch with him. Thanks all for the replies. Anyone else have anything to add?

 

[pinshooter45]

A Good Book To Get

One of the best investments I have in my posession is Gunsmithing At Home, Lock Stock & Barrel, by John E Traister. Bought it at Wal-Mart for $13.00 many moons ago. While it is not brand specific it has a wealth of info on lots of things like cleaning, repairing, and basic tools. I have found it very useful in helping me recognize what is within my skills, and when I should seek a professional's help.

 

[Dog1]

Dog1 thanks for the contact info. I will be in touch with him. Thanks all for the replies. Anyone else have anything to add?

What part of the state are you in?

 

[keith2210]

Im in Lafayette at Purdue right now but my home is in southwestern indiana near vincennes.

 

[Dog1]

Im in Lafayette at Purdue right now but my home is in southwestern indiana near vincennes.

Darn..if you were close to me I would have looked at for you.

 

[keith2210]

well how far are you. I may be up for a road trip.

 

[Dog1]

well how far are you. I may be up for a road trip.

All the way down near Louisville KY.

 

[cosermann]

You can also watch a few S&W related videos on YouTube and see that you think about attempting it. Should you decide to do so, don't even think about it without the proper screwdrivers. You'll just booger up the screws in the process. Decent gunsmith screwdriver sets aren't that expensive and are a good investment.

 

[roundball]

Keith, I saw the other day on midway, that they make spacers for S&W to take up the slack of the cylanders. I don't know about the other stuff.

 

[MrSmitty]

Are the model 60's simuler (how the heck do you spell this word?) to the K frame internals?..if so they are sweet to work on, look scary at first but go together nice, had a Model 15 and smoothed the action, some good stones and an old reference book and "you can do it"!!

 

[keith2210]

Hey thanks for the new suggestions guys. and Mrsmitty i believe its spelled similar.

 

[1LuvGuns]

Get Jerry Miculek's Trigger job DVD, that'll show you not only how to disassemble/reassemble the gun but you learn how to give it a smoother action as well! At least that's how I learned how to work on S&W's...