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Offline tguil

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S&W Cylinder Replacement
« on: February 29, 2012, 11:21:17 AM »
Really two questions:

First, I need to replace the cylinder of my S&W Model 36.  Don't want to try to match the blue.  Frame is in excellent condition.  I plan to have a stainless Model 60 cylinder installed.  How is the quality of used parts from Numrich?

Second, is there a gunsmith in the Lincoln area who works on S&W's?
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2012, 12:10:33 PM »
Mike Schlereth....402-488-1551.

C&S in Fremont also works on revolvers.
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 12:17:58 PM »
Dave Krecklow in Yutan also is very good with S&W Revolvers.
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 01:50:24 PM »
You are not trying to make this into a magnum right?  You just want stainless?  Just being safe.  Try using the original ratchet and ejector rod assembly, often like cylinders are a direct swap.  Get feeler guages to check headspace and barrel cylinder gap.
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 04:06:28 PM »
No magnum. Just want to be able to use my Model 36 again.  Stainless because I'm quite sure I'll not be able to find a really nice blued cylinder.  I bought the gun in 1984. Most of the time it has been in my desk drawer.  Got it out to use as a backup up for my Ruger Speed Six when I was taking the CCW class. Was doing a little practice at home before taking the class and accidentally loaded it with factory +p rounds.  One pull of the trigger and I "ruined" a darn nice gun. S&W doesn't have the "old" cylinders any more and will not do the repair.  I figure I can get a used Model 60 stainless cylinder, polish it up and have a pretty nice S&W "pinto".

Now about the quality of the Numrich parts?  Are they guaranteed?
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2012, 04:32:43 PM »
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=275526670
THIS IS A FIVE SHOT J FRAME .38 SPECIAL COMPLETE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FOR THE MODEL 36 AND 38. INCLUDED IS THE CYLINDER WITH CLEAN SHINY BORES, EXTRACTOR RATCHET, EJECTOR ROD,...........

Just curious, where did the old one give at?
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Re: S&W Cylinder Replacement
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2012, 05:37:11 PM »
It gave right about in the middle of one of the cylinder's chambers.   A spent case will eject part way and then I have to beat it out.  Under the right light I can see the bulge.  It shouldn't have happened with a single load of factory +p but it did.  I replaced it with a no lock S&W 442..a nice gun but not the same as my Model 36.  Thanks for the link.
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