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Offline Turk

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Smith 629 Classic Help needed
« on: July 01, 2008, 07:38:36 AM »
I have a 629 Classic 5” barrel.  When I shoot heavy cast bullet 300 gr. the Extractor Rod Collar loosens up.  I’ve been told Smith doesn’t recommend using lock tight.  Any suggestions?

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Re: Smith 629 Classic Help needed
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 03:32:39 PM »
The trick to securing an extractor rod that loosens up is to use only a tiny drop of Locktite 242 (blue formula) on the threads.  Too much may drip out of the threads and interfere with extractor movement.

I consider this to be an essential precaution on a revolver for serious use.  If that extractor rod backs out when you are engaging game that bites back, you will be stuck with a jammed gun that you can not reload.
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