So I recently saw a new S&W 45 AcP revolver. It had a thinner barrel much like an older production S&W. What struck me as odd is that the ejector rod shroud doesn't have a front locking bolt. OK, so they save three pieces (front locking bolt, front locking bolt spring, retention pin) and some assembly time, but why delete part of the lockup system?
Also on the older S&W revolvers the centerpin is pushed back by the front locking bolt such that the centerpin pushes back on the locking bolt (that connects to the thumbpiece/cylinder release).
Can someone explain the design changes?
Also on the older S&W revolvers the centerpin is pushed back by the front locking bolt such that the centerpin pushes back on the locking bolt (that connects to the thumbpiece/cylinder release).
Can someone explain the design changes?