Revolver question?

**SauerGrapes** · March 1st, 2009, 06:33 PM

I have a Mod. 28-2 S&W. Cock it and there is just a hair of lateral play in cylinder. Safe not safe? Only shot it once many yrs. ago. Would like to start shooting it.

**Lone Wolf** · March 1st, 2009, 06:38 PM

Youre talking just a little play left to right (or vice versa),correct? If so that sounds pretty typical of all revolvers. If in doubt,take it to a gunsmith.

**RoyJackson** · March 1st, 2009, 06:43 PM

Read the check out procedures in this link:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=1430

Make sure you're describing lateral play, or rotational play...two different things.

If you're still not sure, take it to a gunsmith...my guess is (without seeing the revolver) your gun is fine.

**SauerGrapes** · March 1st, 2009, 07:40 PM

Sorry, It has some rotational play. My S&W snubbie locks up tight as a drum.
Thanks Roy, I will check the thread you posted.

**S&W 10mm** · March 1st, 2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by SauerGrapes

Sorry, It has some rotational play. My S&W snubbie locks up tight as a drum.

Ok do this, unload it cock the hammer and pull the trigger. When the hammer come down keep the trigger depressed. Now look and try and move your cylinder. Should be tite as a drum. There you do if its not tite and its loose alot of play then take it to a smith.