629-3 Now a single shot

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Robby from Long Island

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Don't know if anyone else has had this happen to their 629-3, but it has to me.

While at the range recently, was shooting several different revolvers and semi-autos when it came time for my 8 3/8" barreled 629-3. Was using American Eagle brand 240 gr. JHP.

Touched off the first round O.K. but cylinder wouldn't turn when I squeezed the trigger for next round. Thought maybe that next round had back out of the cartridge slightly and jammed things up so I emptied remaining 5 rounds, put 6 new ones in and tried again. Same problem, first shot was no problem, but gun was jammed up again. Don't think problem is bullets backing out, but have to admit haven't had time to try any other mfgrs. ammo yet.

Am thinking of sending it back to S&W to have them figure out what's wrong, but before I do thought I'd ask my fellow TFL experts their opinion. Have only fired about 300 rounds thru it since I bought it new 8 years ago. Appreciate your ideas..:)
 
I had a similar problem with a 629. It turned out the extractor rod wasn't secured, and was unthreading. I hope that's all the more serious your problem is: a good cleaning and some Lock Tite ought to solve it.
 
May also need to check cylinder gap...it could be cruded up and binding the cylindeer....had this problem with a 686. I used a tooth brush and solvent and scrubbed the bejabbers out of it. Fixed my problem.
 
Thanks fellas,

I checked the ejector rod, tight as ever, no problems. I also keep the gun very clean, after shooting always clean it when returning home and use a "lead away clothe" to remove any deposit on the front of the cylinder and rub until the stainless is bright again.

Won't really be able to try various mfgrs. ammo in the near future as recently had surgery for a totally torn rotator cuff.

Can't help but think it might be in the inner working of the action as I have only fired about 300 rounds in eight years of ownership.

Well, I got all winter to figure it out and if I can't, I'm sure S&W can.

Safe shooting.
 
Be sure to remove all traces of oil from cylinder. Also check the primer on the fired case. If it seems to be really flattened, the ammo is probably over pressure spec.s. I've seen this more lately , especially from the Promotional loads than at anytime in the last 30yrs.
You may also have insufficient clearance on the barrel cylinder gap, or you may have a bent yoke- this happens from "slapping the cylinder closed" much as you often see on TV. I really cringe when that happens !!
Almost as much as when Dirty Harry slid his Mod 29 across the pavement in the movie the first time I saw it way back then !!
 
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