Trigger Problem

[PKO101]

I have a question concerning a S&W Model 36. After dry firing the revolver with snap caps the trigger stopped retracting back to the starting position. Does anyone know what part of the action mechanism controls this...Thanks

[zachomega]

Doubtful it was the snap caps. The rebound slide is the part that resets the trigger and pushes the hammer back a little to keep the firing pin from being struck.

Is the firing pin protruding from the frame a little? Does the hammer move freely or is it stuck?

The rebound slide is attached to the trigger my means of a little pin. If this pin was to pop out of place the trigger would not reset. However the shape of the rebound slide makes this a very unlikely situation.

My best guess is that your hammer is stuck preventing the rebound slide from returning to position and thus resetting your trigger.

If any/all of this was greek to you, take your gun to a smith. Do not open up a revolver if you don't know what you are doing. You will do more damage than good.

-Zach

I have a question concerning a S&W Model 36. After dry firing the revolver with snap caps the trigger stopped retracting back to the starting position. Does anyone know what part of the action mechanism controls this...Thanks

[PKO101]

Doubtful it was the snap caps. The rebound slide is the part that resets the trigger and pushes the hammer back a little to keep the firing pin from being struck.

Is the firing pin protruding from the frame a little? Does the hammer move freely or is it stuck?

The rebound slide is attached to the trigger my means of a little pin. If this pin was to pop out of place the trigger would not reset. However the shape of the rebound slide makes this a very unlikely situation.

My best guess is that your hammer is stuck preventing the rebound slide from returning to position and thus resetting your trigger.

If any/all of this was greek to you, take your gun to a smith. Do not open up a revolver if you don't know what you are doing. You will do more damage than good.

-Zach

Are you aware that the S&W Model 36 is a revolver, because it sounds to me like your decribing a semi-auto handgun. Just want to clarify.

[zachomega]

Very aware. Take your gun to a smith or send it back to S&W.

-Zach

Are you aware that the S&W Model 36 is a revolver, because it sounds to me like your decribing a semi-auto handgun. Just want to clarify.

[Xpertz]

Very aware. Take your gun to a smith or send it back to S&W.

-Zach

In this case, excellent advice!!