Information on proper takedown of a revolver

[Stradawhovious]

Ok, here's where I get into trouble with some of the folks here.......

I'm looking for some online information on how to PROPERLY detail strip a revolver. Specifically a S&W N frame......
I know that this question will ruffle the feathers of some, get some conflicting opinions about what "proper" is, and lead to many "don't bother" or "not necessary" or "you'll ruin your gun" or whatever, but that in and of itself isn't going to stop me. I'd like your input.


Flame suit on......
Do your worst.......

[mnglocker]

Paging Benny, paging Benny [/page]

[hammAR]

You mean to tell me with all these folks around here touting these wheel guns and no one knows how...........

[1911fan]

I Do know how but I must insist you get a copy of the kuhnhausen shop manual so that you understand how the parts interact. Really it will save you big money inthe long run.

[hammAR]

But don't buy one and support the ornery SOB, get it from the library.........

[rtk]

But don't buy one and support the ornery SOB, get it from the library.........

[westberg]

They come apart? Sorry Strad there are some guns I don't try taking apart they are revolvers, Win 94's and Ruger 22's. That is me, even thou you don't need my permission, have at.

[Pat Cannon]

You mean to tell me with all these folks around here touting these wheel guns and no one knows how...........

Hey, I could tell him, if it was a Ruger instead of some off brand.

[hammAR]

You mean to tell me with all these folks around here touting these wheel guns and no one knows how...........

Hey, I could tell him, if it was a Ruger instead of some off brand.

....at least we know how to take the grips off..............

[Pat Cannon]

at least we know how to take the grips off..............

Oh, yeah, Strad, are you making some exotic wood grips for it?

[JJ]

I Do know how but I must insist you get a copy of the kuhnhausen shop manual so that you understand how the parts interact. Really it will save you big money inthe long run.

+1

[Stradawhovious]

at least we know how to take the grips off..............

Oh, yeah, Strad, are you making some exotic wood grips for it?

Probably not for quite a while..........

[onebohemian]

Ruger .22 pistols aren't that bad. Internet hype has made it much worse than it is.

As for the revolver, all I can say is don't pry off the side cover if it doesn't come off when you remove the screws. On my 642, once the screws are removed, the preferred method to get the cover off is to "gently" tap the gun with a nonmarring tool until the cover pops off/out. It's amazing the gunk/grit you'll find inside there. I'm of the opinion it ought to be done, but I'm also one of those guys that believes you shouldn't carry a gun that you haven't taken down to its bits and pieces and put back together (a number of times). I find that I am much more comfortable working with the tool when I know exactly how it works. It's just a simple mechanical device afterall.

[45usp45]

I Do know how but I must insist you get a copy of the kuhnhausen shop manual so that you understand how the parts interact. Really it will save you big money inthe long run.

Good manual I saw one a while back on a guns smiths shelf and always meant to buy.Thanks for jogging the old memory.Ordered one.

[ironfoot]

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