I have a heavy barrel S&W model 65. The elevation is ok but the windage is off quite a bit. It groups well but all of the shots are to the left. It seems like I remember hearing someone say that the barrel could be twisted for sight adjustment. Can this safely be done and what is the proper procedure?
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S&W 65 Windage adjustment?
- Thread starter Hammy
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Mike Irwin
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I've never heard of that. And, depending on how old your gun is, the barrel may be pinned in place.
How far off are we talking?
An inch at 10 yards? 5 inches?
Your first best bet is to try different brands and weights of ammo to see if there is one that might shoot to a better point of aim for you.
Failing that, you MAY be able to find a gunsmith who can slightly bend the front sight for you.
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If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED!
How far off are we talking?
An inch at 10 yards? 5 inches?
Your first best bet is to try different brands and weights of ammo to see if there is one that might shoot to a better point of aim for you.
Failing that, you MAY be able to find a gunsmith who can slightly bend the front sight for you.
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Smith & Wesson is dead to me.
If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED!
I agree with Mike but would first shoot it other handed and maby get someone else to shoot it. Just to make sure it is not a jellyware problem.
I just had that problem with a rifle and it was an overscrew situation with the bbl.
James E. had an old top break that responded well to front sight tweeking but it is a scary proposition.
Sam...old coot that gives a hoot.
I just had that problem with a rifle and it was an overscrew situation with the bbl.
James E. had an old top break that responded well to front sight tweeking but it is a scary proposition.
Sam...old coot that gives a hoot.
Dont try to twist the barrel yourself, it takes a special rig or you can twist the frame.......just package it up and send it back to the factory and tell them the problem.........about three years ago, I sent 5 s/w's back for poor regulation three I owned and two brand new ladysmiths mdl65's would not shoot to point of aim, the other three Id had but not bothered with.....s/w went through all five pistols and replaced both barrels and cylinders on the ladysmiths and a cylinder on an endframe I had shot for over 15 years....and they replaced other stuff on the others..............wether ya hate em or not...they are still the best for that type of repair.....btw, they sent me a check for the shipping cost, and replaced everything for free...fubsy.