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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 11:04:11 AM EST
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
I have two S&W Model 28s that have issues. Both seem to have similar problems. They spit lead, sometimes jam up. I think it might be timing problems, but I don't know. I like shooting revolvers, but I'm no good at fixing them.
What are some good reputable revolver gunsmiths out there that I could send these to and get them fixed up so they are reliable shooters again? I never shoot them any more. They have just sat in my safe for years. It's a shame because they are cool older guns. One is a 1978 and I think the other is from the mid 50's. They are not the fanciest or most valuable revolvers out there, but I like them and would like to preserve them. |
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Posted: 6/10/2023 11:25:14 AM EST
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Alex Hamilton at TenRing Precision is a revolver guru.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 3:32:35 PM EST
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Frank Glenn is GTG. worked on several of mine...doe an excellent job.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 5:37:25 PM EST
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Call Smith.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 6:35:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By badguybuster: Alex Hamilton at TenRing Precision is a revolver guru. Stay clear . |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 9:40:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XM21Nick: Stay clear . |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 9:41:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ameshawki: Call Smith. |
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Posted: 6/10/2023 9:58:31 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Who's Smith? A friend of Wesson. |
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Posted: 6/11/2023 12:00:31 AM EST
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The biggest problem is getting it to them after the new policy changes with FedEx and ups.
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Posted: 6/11/2023 12:13:47 AM EST
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I hear that Cylinder & Slide is actually not folding. They have long been my revolver go-to.
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Posted: 6/11/2023 9:30:20 AM EST
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If your older 28 is a “pre” model number Smith & Wesson won’t touch it anymore. I believe anything with a stamped model they will still fix. I’ve had to send a 624 with push off issues and a 66-1 with a seriously thinned out forcing cone to them. They did great work on both. I had a spare barrel for the 66 though as Smith is seriously short on older parts.
I’ve currently got my refinished “pre” 27 3.5” at a local smith. I think it just needs a new hand. Roy knows what he’s doing so we’ll see…… |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2023 5:59:41 AM EST
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ameshawki: Call Smith. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ameshawki: Call Smith. Originally Posted By Ruin: A friend of Wesson.  I always forget that they do gunsmith work out of warranty.Originally Posted By compuvette: If your older 28 is a "pre" model number Smith & Wesson won't touch it anymore. I believe anything with a stamped model they will still fix. I've had to send a 624 with push off issues and a 66-1 with a seriously thinned out forcing cone to them. They did great work on both. I had a spare barrel for the 66 though as Smith is seriously short on older parts. I've currently got my refinished "pre" 27 3.5" at a local smith. I think it just needs a new hand. Roy knows what he's doing so we'll see I would prefer an independent gunsmith if I can. I've had to send a few S&Ws back to the mothership for warranty work and it was an OK/satisfactory experience, but not great. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2023 6:04:15 AM EST
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: I hear that Cylinder & Slide is actually not folding. They have long been my revolver go-to. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: I hear that Cylinder & Slide is actually not folding. They have long been my revolver go-to. Originally Posted By 03RN: The biggest problem is getting it to them after the new policy changes with FedEx and ups. |
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Posted: 6/23/2023 8:23:47 AM EST
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www.thegunsmith.com
Of course, he will try strongly to talk you into the full action job, which likely encompass the repair/s that may be needed. |
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Posted: 8/11/2023 12:15:40 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XM21Nick: Stay clear . Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XM21Nick: Originally Posted By badguybuster: Alex Hamilton at TenRing Precision is a revolver guru. Stay clear . I'd have to say this. Communications is not a strong suit. |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 1:59:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Strela: I'd have to say this. Communications is not a strong suit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Strela: Originally Posted By XM21Nick: Originally Posted By badguybuster: Alex Hamilton at TenRing Precision is a revolver guru. Stay clear . I'd have to say this. Communications is not a strong suit. Alex Hamilton has to be in his mid-80s by now. |
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