How to Disassemble and Care for a S&W Revolver ~ Learn from a Factory Trained Armorer!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- GunBlue490 is a factory trained, certified Smith and Wesson wheel-gun armorer who studied for two full weeks under the tutelage of S&W's production engineer John Contos during the heyday of revolvers in the 70s. He has spent many years using his skills on official police and privately owned revolvers, using factory techniques and skills that he learned at S&W's manufacturing plant in Springfield, Mass. Learn the basics of proper care, disassembly, and inspection of this most classic of American handguns, and discover what few gunsmiths have ever learned about closely guarded S&W factory methods.
This is not an armorer's class, of course, but during this rare, free lesson, you will learn to open up, disassemble, inspect, and identify proper function and potential problems, and will also learn how to properly lubricate, and maintain your S&W wheel-gun in perfect condition! As with all other GunBlue videos, nothing is left to imagination, and every aspect is covered in extraordinary detail, while he takes you step-by-step through each working part of a beautiful, rare, 1976 vintage Model 25, chambered in 45 Colt. This video is nearly 1-1/2 hours long, so make yourself comfortable and relax. You will want to revisit this video many times!
I am an old man, with many years of working on guns. You have taught me more in an hour and twenty three minutes about S&W revolvers than all my years of study and experience put together. Thank you so very much, sir!
I'm going to keep this simple. I'm 76 years young, and have had revolvers since I was 14, and you taught me more about S&W revolvers than I could have learned anywhere else. Thank you!
You have chance to be76 yo.... im sure than you know registered magnums..... i love theses firsts SW 357 with thin panel grips ( now even littles K Frame revolver have enormous grips like elephant paws)
I've watched a multitude of videos and have spoken with many people at gun clubs and shooting ranges in my time and I've never seen anyone as well rounded in knowledge as you. You make videos that are not only a wealth of knowledge concerning firearms but by sharing the knowledge of your life experiences you make them very interesting. Thank you for what you do for the shooting sports.
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Amen!!!
I have owned S&W's for over 50 years and carried several different models as a police officer, both K and N frame. I have taken every Smith I own apart for cleaning as was illustrated in the video. I am not ashamed to admit I have been doing some procedures incorrectly after watching this video. Every placement of fingers for disassembly/assembly is critical, especially when removing the rebound block. If that spring shoots out the back of the block when the rebound is removed, I can guarantee you'll never find it! Very well done video with extremely valuable information. S&W's are absolutely top of the line revolvers and are truly works of the gunmakers art. One last point; never use Hoppe's #9 on nickel plated Smith's, it will destroy the nickel..
Great tip on the nickel warning - I had no idea!
What an absolute pleasure it was to find this video. Old school gunsmithing and loads of knowledge. Ahhhh, I can almost smell the Hoppe’s #9. Really appreciate that you took the time to cover this topic and you did a fantastic job presenting it to us. Bravo sir.
This was absolute gold. Watched this a few times in the past and knew it would save me one day. That day was today. Headed to the range tomorrow with a couple buddies and I wanted to bring my 581. Pulled it out of the safe, because I knew it needed a cleaning, and dry fired in both SA and DA and it was locking up. Not many shops in my area open at 6 on a Saturday evening, so I went to the place I knew I'd get the straight talk. I purchased this firearm about a year ago, put maybe 200 or 300 rounds through it, doing the basic cleaning of the barrel and the cylinder but never anything deeper. This step-by-step tutorial led me to the problem (rust caused by neglect) and helped me completely and confidently disassemble, clean and reassemble one of my most cherished firearms. Thank you, GunBlue490.
This gentleman is nothing short of awesome. Gotta love how he says "listen up, this is important". Having carried a S&W revolver on the street for years which I relied upon with my life, this is the type of person you wanted to make certain that it was functioning properly. Compare this presentation to those of amateurs on U tube who provide a lot of bad information. Now you can watch what they do in 15 minutes, while this man takes over an hour but every minute is worth it for those of us who want to learn from a pro.
I couldnt agree more. This video is a treasure
Good 👍collector gun 🔫 but too outdated for serious use. My S&W model 19 can not compare to my Glock 19 MOS. Also, my old S&W model 442 can 👎not compare to my Glock 43X or even the Glock 42 I had.
Again, revolvers WERE good👌 now days they are just pretty 😍collector items. Stay safe folk.
I wouldn’t blink an eye at his fees if I needed to hire him to service my S&W revolvers. He clearly knows exactly what he’s doing and why-and has done it for decades.
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So a revolver cannot fire a bullet anymore? A revolver cannot kill something or someone anymore? Your comment is Illogical and a bit juvenile.
@@sweetcostarica that is your opinion those revolvers still stand strong right now today. You must listen to all those new model shows these gun are still very deadly and powerful the 38 will do the job as well as the 32 s&w long police use to carry that caliber.
Hello, I would like to thank you very much for the time you spent putting this video together. For anyone interested in Smith & Wesson revolvers, this is a masterpiece. I have watched this video at least 6 times and I've learned something each time. Again, thank you very much!
I've owned a Mod 19 K framed Smith for 40 plus years. I just learned more about that gun in the last hour than t did in last 40 years. I will now be handling that gun much differently than i have in the past. I've never taken the interior of the gun apart but this video gives me the confidence to take the gun completely apart to do a thorough cleaning. Thank you!
I've used this video to restore the police issue 1982 model 13-2 and 1970 model 19-3 that my dad left me when he died. It was so incredibly helpful, and they shoot like an absolute dream. The 19-3 has the smoothest pull of any revolver trigger I've ever shot. Thanks for this fantastic instructional video!
I came looking to see this, in case it could help with ‘the hand’ on the trigger of an EAA windicator .357 but ended up watching the whole hour and a half presentation. This man is a master gunsmith that took the time to teach the rest of us. Thank you Sir! Great video!
What was your issue with the eaa was looking into this cheap revolver
I've watched your videos for a number of years. I recently purchased a new, to me, Smith and Wesson 19-4 with a 6" Barre.. I bought it sight un-seen.
When it arrived it looked fine with 95% of its bluing. However the single action trigger was way too light. I contacted the favorite
Factory who told me to send it in.
When I got it back, it worked perfectly. I watched your post on caring for the S&W revolver. I disassembled my, following your instructions. The inside glistened with oil.
I cleaned all of the parts and put a thin coat of oil on the entire Revolver, wiping off all excess. In reassambly, I have to admit, caused me some fits, but with gentle persistence (and some cursing) it did go into place. My gun is now protected and the action is as smooth as glass. Thank you for your videos, as you're one of the few people on the Internet that I actually trust.
Perfect video for my Dads Combat Masterpiece and Chief Special service wheel guns.
Two treasures he passed on to me.
I've been shooting S&W revolvers for almost 35 years and I wish I had received such excellent instruction way back when. I currently own 3 (models 13, 19, 686). This video is remarkable and every S&W revolver owner should watch it. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your extraordinary wealth of knowledge.
S&W 357 Model 19 was "almost" perfect, except for the chopped forcing cone --> 0.38 SP+ anyone? It aint no N-frame (I wish)
@ The forcing cones on the M-19s were shaved a little across the bottom to allow for clearance at the front of the cylinder. Being a little thinner in that area caused the barrel to crack in that area if the guns were fed a lot of 110 and 125 gr. HOT magnums. If I still had a M-19 (😞) I'd feed it somewhat reduced 110 and 125 gr. loads. The bigger bullets didn't seem to cause a problem or any reduced loads with the smaller bullets. The introduction of the L frame cured the problems without having to go clear up to the N frame.
This is the best video on UA-cam. I could watch these instructional videos all day.
I think this is the most valuable video I've found on UA-cam. I followed your directions, hanging on every word. With your help I disassembled my pistol and reassembled it perfectly. I decided to take my late 70's Mod 57 apart because the trigger was sluggish to return after pulling. Upon disassembly I found that someone had caked the return spring in grease and over the decades the grease had turned to a waxy solid. I cleaned the parts in mineral spirits and completely dried them. I applied a drop of oil and wiped off all visible oil as you described. Upon reassembly the pistol functions like new. The parts are in remarkably new condition. The trigger return spring has no coils cut off and I will not remove any of them. I think it now functions like the Smith gunsmiths intended. Thank you.
I have always felt people were damaging their firearms by firmly smacking the ejection rod when reloading, thanks for confirming my suspicions and thanks for a great informative video, I would love to spend a year with you in the shop working on firearms, I am 56 and facing disability if I can’t get shoulder surgery and the thought of not being able to work again has put me in a depressed and helpless mindset, tinkering with firearms and returning to Jesus maybe my way out of this muck, thank you and God bless.
Same here... yet so many "instructors" teach that method of slamming the ejector rod. I seen some guy on UA-cam mess up his colt king cobra ejector rod that way and had to sent it back ...the worst part is he was blaming colt for it...
10:10 thanks bro, you saved my life! Didn't know how to take it off. That was easy in the end 🙂
You, Sir, I could listen to for hours. Thanks for sharing this-another interesting anecdote. If I was younger I would ask permission to call you grandpa, but I am not that young anymore and was fortunate to have had wonderful grandparents-which is no knock against you! Thanks for sharing another great one. Hope you are well, and, as you might say, “God bless”.
Best video I've seen yet. I have a Model 19-7 that I have owned for 27 years and one day pass it to my sons after I show them this video.
Just did my 64-3 after watching this great video. Mine actually had grease inside of it. Works like a champ now.
Best S&W revolver instructional video I've seen. I learned a lot from it. Thank you for sharing it.
Love this channel I’ve watched about four or five videos with most of the people saying remove this thingy and remove this piece .
WOW! You have once more given us priceless knowledge at no cost whatsoever. Many times I will watch the videos more than once. This is to make sure I did not miss something. All who watch will never be able to repay you. Thanks again for a great video aimed at the layman and taught by the Master. We owe you bigtime.
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Thank you sir. I look forward to your knowledge and always pass on to friends and family.
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I’m not S&W owner but I watched this entire video. You are a craftsman of the highest order. I akin you to a fine watchmaker. Your love of firearms and working with your hands clearly shows. As a side note I’m clearing out my wife’s custom built sewing room which has two walls of upper and lowers and taking over. Somethings are just more important than others. LOL.
In this day & age, its nice to watch a craftsman. It was great to look into your world!
Those Smith and Wesson's are true works of art. Thanks for the excellent video.
What an awesome presentation. You Sir are a treasure. Videos such as these need to be archived in the Library of Congress or something. Thank you!
This is an awesome video. Gave me, a 17 year old, a comprehensive understanding of how revolvers work and an excellent mechanical breakdown. You sir, are a gun expert. Channels like these don't get enough appreciation!
I also attained S&W Armorer school. Very professional instructors and I learned a lot of the little things that are very important. I took classes in Revolver and Semiauto-Pistol. I took other courses and for a short time I help S&W Academy in Germany as I was a Ranger Master at a Military shooting range in which courses were held. Very good vid, take care.
Thank you sir for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. I recently caught the S&W revolver bug and have purchased 3 revolvers dating back to 1965 through 1980. They are truly works of art and with a level of craftsmanship not seen today. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your series of videos and want to keep my revolvers in the pristine condition they are today so I can enjoy shooting them and pass along to my grandsons. Thank you again for your time and effort in creating the videos. You are passing along valuable information to the next generation of gun lovers.
I can’t tell you how much I have watched this. This is by far the best most detailed video I have ever seen. Thank you. Can’t wait to service my 28-2 with confidence now watching along.
I use a modified Chop Stick for rebound spring removal and installation, helped me cut down on self inflicted wounds.
I bought a wheeler gunsmith tool set that came with a rebound spring tool it works great
Let me tell you something my friend ! You are a MASTER when I have to disassembly a pistol or revolver you are my best référence ever ! It’s a very precious gift that you offer us ! Thank you 💙💙💙💙
Thank you. This has been an amazing introduction to S&W Revolvers and has given me a new found respect for the craftsmanship that goes into building and serving of this magnificent firearm.
This is an incredibly clear, comprehensive presentation of the proper way to dissemble a Smith & Wesson revolver complete with correct terminology and appropriate cautions. I wish GunBlue490 would do a similar presentation on the relatively new cylinder components of the S&W Governor. Everything GunBlue says is solid gold for this process.
Thanks for yet another superb video. I do not stand alone when I say that what you are doing here is absolutely invaluable to a great many of us. I know this because I read the glowing comments after each of your videos. Bravo and keep em coming.
It’s interesting to note that back in the 70s S&W was building new guns with defects. Looks like not much has changed over the years based off a recent Performance Center model 929 revolver purchase. Thanks for the outstanding intel regarding the S&W revolvers. Anyone that purchases a S&W revolver should watch this video. The fools that purchased Ruger revolvers will never see the inside of their revolvers because Ruger builds them right from the start, and they build them to last. I should have purchased a Ruger, but here I am learning everything that is needed to maintain and repair my S&W revolver. Thanks for your mentoring!
Great video . Thanks so much . When I was young , 10 to 14 , I am guessing my dad bought a used Smith from a dealer that told him it was a trade in from a Tenn Hwy Patrolman . The .357 came with what appear to be Hogue rubbers and slight barrel wear from the holster ride . I LOVED firing that thing every chance I got , dad started me out with a .22 revolver , years prior , so the step up was really nice . As I recall though I did mostly shoot .38's but still just as much fun without the bone crushing kick or muzzle flip from young hands . Watching your videos sometimes brings back memories like that when parents actually taught their kids how to properly handle weapons , not just guns , I had my first bow and arrow set , a Bear fiberglass 35# recurve at about the 10 year mark also , that would be 1981 for me .
Thanks so much for your channel . Your videos are absolutely awesome .
I love my Smith and Wesson revolvers. Thank you for showing me how they come apart and go back together. Great presentation.
Dear Gun Blue- Thank You so much for your incredible knowledge! I know this video is 3 years old - but it is timeless!What you say my friend is Gospel about gun care! I listen to what you say very carefully - and rewind the video- if I have to,to make sure I understand every detail. I’m considering buying a used Smith.357 magnum- or Ruger- because you made me see the genius of simplicity in the design of the gun!Also the genius of simplicity of 1911’s as well! Anyway keep up the incredible work you do- you are like a father figure and great Christian man-that every person or Christian should listen to every word that comes out of your mouth!Thanks for giving these incredible classes on You Tube! Your friend W . F. 21.
I just went through this disassembly on a 19-4 for a friend of mine. He is still a dedicated oil freak. I wish I could post a picture in the comments of what the innards of this revolver looked like. Totally a dirt, grime and lint magnet. I reassembled it sans the oil and there is no discernable difference in the feel of the action. In fact, it may feel slicker. You MAY get a temporary feeling of slickness drenching it in oil until the dirt collects in it. Then you're just grinding metal down. Great video.
In the age of Tupperware guns we old dogs have a responsibility to preserve to our posterity the greatness we’ve been given.
Thanks and long live our wheel guns
You're so right i absolutely love a smith revolver especially blued ones
I have a 629, 686plus and a 586
My 586 is so awesome
I want a colt python but I'm going to wait to see if they come out with a blued one
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I’m just glad Colt started producing them again. There was a dry spell where Colt jumped on the politically correct Leftist band wagon and stopped producing handguns for the civilian market.
I’ve wanted a Python since the 1990’s.
TY Gun Blue for the education on the Smith & Wesson revolvers. The knowledge you have passed on in this video is really appreciated. Didn't seem to be over 1 hour as you cover everything about these classic revolvers in fine detail including how to hold & take apart the pieces. Nothing like a S & W revolver especially from 40 to 60 years back. Handcrafted parts all made to fit specifically for that particular frame at the factory. Brilliant job on this video !
This man is a national treasure. I have learned so much. Thank you! 👍
Wow...just wow. Thank you sir. I just picked up a new to me 28-2 highway patrolman and followed this guide to clean/check it. I am very happy to know that no one monkeyed with it in any way. Because of your guidance here I am confident it is perfect in every way and safe for a bit of shooting. This guide was way beyond any expectation I had for a takedown tutorial.
I'm glad that I was able to help you.
Never seen such a well detailed explained method of such craft. Very professional. I love how you give the reasons of the do's and don'ts and how's.
I've been subscribed to you for quite a while and I can't figure out how I've not seen this video before. This is THE essential Smith & Wesson revolver tutorial... bar none. Anyone who ever asks me about a S&W revolver will be referred to this video and your outstanding tutelage. Thank you for taking your time to pass on this critical knowledge to revolver enthusiasts in the 2A community. I'm going to cue this tutorial up again and carefully go through my 629 step by step following your instructions to the letter.
I couldn't agree more with this comment. I watched this video, and then used it as reference to take a 1979 Model 10 down to the frame for a much needed cleaning. I got a good price on it at auction, but found it not very well taken care of. With the help of this video I was able to disassemble thoroughly clean, and reassemble the firearm with confidence. It is now preserved as a nice shooter with some patina...Thank you for this valuable gift of information. Next will be a takedown and cleaning of a 1955 Chief's special that was my dad's back up and off duty gun for his whole career. I am pretty sure it hasn't been opened since the early 60's... I am now sure that I can do a family heirloom justice. Thanks again!
This is one of the few kinds of instructional video that's priceless to those of us that are new to this. Thanks again....
I just wanted to thank you for your videos. It's so refreshing to see someone who really knows what they are doing.
God bless you!
Thanks for the video. I just bought an old police trade in Model 10 and this video helped me disassemble & clean the revolver. 👍
It's a pleasure to follow along as such a skilled craftsman communicates so precisely and patiently. My respects! .
Wonderful video. Learned more from the hour and a half I spent viewing this than I have from countless hours with other sources.
This video helped me get together a friends smith, that he opened up and could not get together again. To bad allmost all the donts mentioned in this video had been done to it, all surfaces inside it was filed, and the hand and mating surface on the cylinder was so badly mangeled that the cylinder wont lock in position when operating it quickly in double action. This gun will most likely be written off as a total loss, because of the previous owners ignorance. But I learned alot from this video, certainly made me think twice about the liberal amount of ballistol I have been told I should use, will definitely clean up my own smiths like in this video. Thanks alot for this great video!
Sir, your knowledge and hands on experience with S&W revolvers is quite evident. The longest armorers course I ever went to was the FBI armorers course but by that time, we also worked on Glocks and Sigs along with revolvers. There is something about a well tuned Smith revolver. To this day, I often carry a 3" 65 as an off duty gun. Well done video Sir.
Thank you for your service!
Excellent work sir! Really brought me back to my days with the SW 19 and 66. The department rangemaster/armorer was extremely picky about how we cleaned the weapons...and he never allowed us to open the side plates. At any rate, I missed them so much, I just purchased a model 19-4 (and also a model 629 no dash!). This really is a top notch video and it explains so much. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Incredibly competent man. That have been the best used 83 minutes ever, concerning revolvers, thank you so much.
My husband thought he knew how to clean his guns. He's grateful for your knowledge in teaching him the right way. Your precise instruction on putting his newest baby back together is priceless. Thank you for sharing!
I have been practicing coin magic for over fifty years. I’ve watched many training videos and read most of the available books on the subject. Your demonstration of the dexterity required for your art is really impressive. I learned more than I knew by far!
I would add that the filming and editing is an art form in itself. Great job, thank you so much! P.S. You only need one book to learn to manipulate coins. “Modern coin magic” by J.B. Bobo. Thanks again.
Gun blue: don't mess with the trigger group.
Jerry Miculek: in the suggested videos below installing a trigger job
Well done sir! As an avid S&W shooter and collector I am always looking to add knowledge. Thanks!
That was perhaps the best video on firearms I have viewed and I watch a bunch of them from most of the you tube gun guys. I happen to own a couple of S&W model 19's, one a target version from the factory so this tutorial was of particular interest to me. I appreciate the tips on your best practices, i.e. supporting screwdrivers with your fingers, and not flooding mechanisms with oil. Great job! PS; the youngsters at the target ranges always inquire abut the 6" model 19!
S&W wheel guns are still King of the Hill !! Boy do I wish you could work on mine!!
I don't even own a revolver, but I love getting a piece of GunBlue's wisdom.
That sounds like the ultimate compliment
As is the case of creating instructional videos; so often the presenter assumes what a viewer may know about the topic, and thus leaves out a vital piece of information. Your knowledge and thoroughness of the design and maintenance of a S&W revolver is unquestionably outstanding. I did find it very interesting that after all of the years of being an Armorer for a police department, that you did not own a S&W revolver. I have been collecting their revolvers for several years and enjoy using them for range shooting. Your video made me understand the great importance of the main Do's and Don'ts of properly maintaining these fine weapons.
I give you my sincere thanks for taking your time to share your knowledge and experience on such topics to those of us trying to learn what we thought we knew about them Many , many thanks Sir!
I've watched many disassembly/reassembly/"tuning" videos of S&W revolvers but yours is the best *by far*. Thank you so much for sharing your weath of knowledge!
I'll be picking up a 6" 686 soon that is in dire need of some TLC and with the help of these instructions and tips I feel confident to tackle this task myself - I'm even looking forward to it.
Also your other videos are extremely informative and a great help. Many, many thanks for taking the effort to assemble these!
Warm greetings from the Netherlands,
John
If possible try and get your hands on an older Model 19 with the target hammer and Trigger. Absolutely the best 357 Magnum S&W ever made.
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This is the most accurate and informative SW Revolver Video I have ever seen. Thanks you Sir for sharing your wealth of knowledge !
You're video helped me out so much. I just bought a 1963 S&W 22lr revolver today. No visible model located on the revolver so let's call it a k-22. I just finished watching your video and got everything taken apart and cleaned. I'll be taking it shooting tomorrow. Thank you again for putting this video out, it was more helpful than you know. Also no blood was shed!!!!
This is outstanding. Best I have seen. You are obviously a pro. TOO many amateurs on UTube these days. Thanks for the great job.
I have an N frame 1977 357 mag I put thousands of rounds thru it, great gun. Had a factory rep fix the excess space between the front of the cylinder and barrel. I have a 44 mag SS Smith bought in 95. Both guns are a true work of art. I did precision tool tool and die work for 25 years and now I am a Tool Design Engineer for the past 20 years so I have a profound appreciation for fine instrumentation. These S&W revolvers are truly a woke of art. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of these mechanical wonders.
This is a fan-freaking-tastic video...did the trick to take me from an amateur to a more seasoned S&W owner. I have a 13-1, 66-10, and a 29-10 and love to DIY as much as I can to maintain my guns. Just a perfect video for anyone wanting to take down their S&W! Thank you sir!
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! Watched it twice already!
Working with my new S&W 6" 629 & reading Jerry Kuhnhausen shop manual is made more alive when I can watch & learn from such a skilled individual as yourself. Thank you for taking the time to share with us your knowledge. I plan on reviewing more of your videos just to pick up some of your overall tips & suggestions.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I realize now that I really over oil, and take the cylinder out incorrectly.
I just spent a lot of my free time watching and following along with this video, and it was a wonderful experience, god bless.
Man that gun, is just a think of beauty. and by the look of it has not been shoot at all. your neighbor is a lucky man sir!
I absolutely enjoy your informative, no nonsense, videos and I learn from every one that I watch. Thank you for taking the time to make these and provide us viewers with your years of experience and knowledge. I recently started to collect vintage S&W Revolvers. I know the time you spend putting these together is a lot and I for one appreciate them all.
Sir I could listen to you talk about firearms for hours. It felt like class was in session, thank you!! Big fan
I’m sure glad you know how to do all this disassembly! You explained it all very well .Thank you fir a great video 🇺🇸
I really enjoyed this video. I always liked revolvers more than my automatics, but this instruction gives me a new found appreciation for my S&W's. Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video.
You're welcome.
I inherited 3 S&W from my Dad who was in law enforcement in 2 careers and your video has really given me the knowledge to now use these guns and be able to clean them properly, thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge.
This is the best person to learn how to care for you revolver. I have seen so many butcher videos of tear downs like this and it’s sad that people use them to tear apart their weapons. GunBlue490 is the baseline by which all others are judged.
What a great video! I've been afraid to take my S&W's apart but after watching your video, I have confidence to properly clean and oil them. I have a Model 25-5 and its one of my favorite guns to shoot. Your detailed explanation of how carefully, well-fitted these S&W revolvers are made at the factory has increased my appreciation for them. Your warning not modify their internal parts is perhaps the most important information. I'll be watching this video several times to glean every bit of your advice and procedures. Thanks!
That rebound slide - I will wrap the holding finger. That's about how it has to be done but it is nice to have a system. It is exciting when you get it in and the frame comes alive.
You will be with us for the rest of our lives.
I loved your video. Not only did you give clear instruction but proper technique, proper use of oil and proper use of all of the revolvers features. I learned a lot! Thank You!
This is one of the most fascinating vids I've ever watched.
Great video thank you, I have to say though compared to my Ruger Security Six, that's just way over complicated. Bill Ruger truly was a Genius. Now I see why so many of them break lol. I take my Ruger over that Rube Goldberg contraption any day lol. I need one tool to totally disassemble a Ruger and that is a coin in my pocket to remove the grip screw. Was nice to see someone that actually knows how to properly reload a revolver though. I've seen so many of these so-called UA-cam experts slapping the ejector rod with the firing hand. I was taught to use the thumb just like you did when I joined the Sheriff's Dept. many years ago. I carried the Ruger for 20 years it never once let me down. Can't say the same for a few of the Smiths I saw over that same time. At least 3 failed during the 1000-round initial qualification rounds we had to do when I joined. My Ruger never missed a beat but seeing how simple it is in comparison to the Smith I now see why. I'm not disparaging the Smiths but I have to say it's just way over complicated. Watch a video on the Ruger and you will see what I mean. If I had to carry just one handgun into battle I'd take my Ruger.....
What amazes me is how complex the inner workings of a revolver are, compared to a semi-auto. Thanks for a great education.
Actually this is the only video a Smith and Wesson owner would ever need
I don't need this revolver.... but after watching your vast expertise on these, I really want one!!
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Thank you Sir , for outstanding tutorial on the S&W.
God Bless you, and keep you safe.
Thank you for the video. My model 28 is chambered in 357 mag with a nine inch barrel, Same frame as a 44 mag, The gun shines, and is a beauty.
Absolutely the best revolver vid I've ever watched. Not just the best care vid. The best, full stop.
This knowledge is priceless to me. And as revolvers seem to be making a resurgence, can the value go higher than priceless? Probably.
I hope that younger folks are watching these. I'm not so young, but I learned a lot. Thank you. Thank you very much, sir.
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My pleasure. Thank you.
Got myself an old Modell 17 and Modell 19 and I love these revolvers. Thank you for showing a detailed strip for cleaning and providing us with so much information about do´s and don´t. Incredible, thank you.
I recently purchased a Model 10 police trade which just needed a good cleaning. I watched this video twice before I attempted to do it myself, but I did it! I followed the video as I worked (paused it and restarted sections many times), took good notes, and I'm proud to say I successfully completed the job (over a span of about 20 hours over three days). Excellent video. Thank you, sir!
Great video, I have been shooting S&W wheel guns for many years. I will show this to some of the younger guys that have never had much experience with revolvers. With all of the craze on auto's these days it's good to see there are still interest in old school shooting.
This video is incredibly informative for me as a new revolver owner. I was lucky enough to get a S&W model 65-3 4in off my neighbor for 400 bucks. I knew nothing about end shake yoke before watching this video. It appears mine is in good shape. I also wasn't sure if I should lube the internal parts of the revolver, but after seeing your videos, I think I'll leave it. Maybe just a small amount on the side plate like you did. Thank you for your expertise!
Dear GunBue490
This video changed my perception of S&W revolvers.
And mine would thank you if it could.
I enter a entire new world of cares and tool set up.
Thank you !
BRAVO !! Very well presented and educational. It was a pleasure to watch an old school armorer work on an old school revolver. Now I know the professional way to correctly disassemble and reassemble my ( eleven ) pre lock Smith & Wesson revolvers if need be.
I feel like I learned much more in the past 90 minutes watching your video, than everything else I've learned about these guns combined. Everything you explained, or showed, quickly became "obvious". I see things I've been doing wrong over the years, and. more importantly, I now know how to do them correctly. There are so many things I struggled with in the past, but here you've shown where to put your fingers, where to push, and so on - none of which I knew before. I've got a Model 28 which I had a fellow at the range "adjust" to make the trigger lighter. Yikes, now I understand why a few weeks later it was no longer shooting reliably.
With everything I learned, I wish you had a shop around the corner from where I live.
I also learned once again, forever, to not over-oil. Your video made that clear.
Finally, I expected you to show us all sorts of fancy tools to work on the revolver, some of which I've bought - but you did it all with just the "simple" screwdriver! Speaking of which, I never learned the trick of using my finger to guide the tip. I'm lucky I haven't had any "incidents", and I can instantly appreciate your way of doing this. Thank you!!
Thank you for this fine instructional video sir. 5 minutes into the video I subscribed, then pulled out a notebook to take notes. Anyone who appreciates fine revolvers would do well getting to know GunBlue490's instructional videos.
The man has hands of gold. Kind regards form Vermont!