Posted: 1/4/2011 12:29:50 PM EDT
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Just took apart my 66-2 to put in fresh spings and shocked to find no hammer block! I first thoght it must have fallen out when I tapped the sideplate off but sure enough.... It was never there.
I bought it second hand 2 years ago and it was already semi-custom with mag-na-port, night sights and cocobolo grips so I'm sure the last owner had the sideplate off. The only 3 things I can think of: 1. It had one but he lost it when he had it apart. 2. It had one but he decided to omit it because it's not really needed. 3. I never had one from the factory. Although I've never seen a S&W without one, the -2 model seems to have a few shortcuts such as an ommitted firing pin pivot spring. I'd never seen a Smith revolver without one of those either but upon querry to other owners, I discovered that none of the 66-2's left the factory with one. I'm thinking 1 or 2 most likely. This is (was until now) my favorite revolver and have fired 300 rounds (with no problems) since I've owned it and will install a hammer block ASAP. I've got it back together without it right now and again the action again works just fine but will not fire it again until I have a replacement installed. I am still wondering though, does anyone run their S&W's without the block? On purpose? Any problems? |
| I doubt seriously that any of the 66-2s left the factory with no hammer block. I suspect that someone who had no idea what they were doing took it out in the interest of 'slicking up' the action. It is not the primary safety but you really should get another one. |
| I also doubt the gun ever left the factory without a hammer block, my guess is that in the hands of the previous owner, he decided to remove it. After having done a number of S & W trigger jobs, I cannot for the life of me understand why some think that leaving out the hammer block helps trigger pull. Leaving off the trigger pull does nothing but invite yourself to a lawsuit say something bad happens. |
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I also doubt the gun ever left the factory without a hammer block, my guess is that in the hands of the previous owner, he decided to remove it. After having done a number of S & W trigger jobs, I cannot for the life of me understand why some think that leaving out the hammer block helps trigger pull. Leaving off the trigger pull does nothing but invite yourself to a lawsuit say something bad happens.
I'm sure you're right. You might as well get the deed to your house and a pen, because you're not going to own it for long should something happen. Of course, it may not matter since the carrier might be the one shot when he drops the weapon. |