Posted: 2/20/2005 1:18:29 PM EDT
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I picked up a used S&W model #13 at the gun show today. To those not familiar with this model, it's a fixed sight bull barrel model #10 looking gun that's a .357. Anway, when shooting it I shot a box of PMC .38, and a box of PMC .357. The .38 shot fine, but out of the .357, probably 10 out of the box of 50 failed to fire; it appeared that the hammer wasn't hitting the primer hard enough. I suppose there's a difference between .38 and .357 primers, but I don't reload so I'm not sure. Does anybody reading this have an answer why the gun ignites .38 but not .357? I'm guessing it needs a new hammer spring? It locks up fine, and other than the beat up holster look, it seems OK. I only gave $200 for it, so if I have to invest a little in it for a tackle box/camping gun I should still be OK. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I also posted this in general handguns forum. |