629 cylinder opening resistance

[gulfdaddy]

I have a nice S&W 629-2 that I purchased used about 300 rounds ago.  Since the beginning the cylinder seams to have some minor resistance to opening.  The resistance I think is coming from the rear end of the cylinder if that helps.  The release seams to function properly as far as I can tell.  The revolver is clean and well oiled.  If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate them. GG

[mrbumps]

Check to see if your ejector rod has loosened up.  I've had that happen several times on my Smiths and it always makes the cylinder hard to open.  Just see if it screws in a bit and tighten it up.  If that's it, you may want to take it off and use some BLUE locktite on the treads.

[Frank46]

Also check under the ejector star as particles of unburned powder sometimes get stuck under the star. And that both alignment pins are still there. Frank

[gunnut69]

Note the ejector rod has a left hand thread.. Is the bolt lock release flush with the recoil shield? If it is there may be some of the other problems already mentioned present..