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March 28, 2019
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hello,, new to the forum and picked up a newer 715 6"... the firing pin sticks out a hair and actually puts a slight scratch on the brass when advancing to the next round... Also the brass touches slightly on the frame/breech face on the right hand side after passing the firing pin (its very close) -- so my question(s) - how do I get the firing pin below or flush to the frame and can I move the cylinder forward approx .001 or .002 ? that would clean up the action considerably --
if this is the wrong place for this question let me know
thanks
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You will need to remove the firing pin and check for gunk in the channel where the pin resides that can keep the pin from properly seating, or for a weak or broken firing pin spring. Probably a combination of both.
Are the cartridges .357 or .38? Check to see that they seat all the way into the cylinder. If they are .357, then try .38s. If the .38s work ok then you need to clean the cylinders. If the gun has been fired a lot with .38s it will build up a residue of burnt powder that will keep the .357s from seating all the way in.
If the .38s do not fit all the way in, then either the chambers are really gummed up or the cylinder was not reamed properly at the factory.
If both types of cartridges definitely seat all the way into the cylinder (no space between the cartridge rim and the face of the cylinder) then I don't have an answer. Maybe someone else will know.
March 28, 2019
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snake-eye said
You will need to remove the firing pin and check for gunk in the channel where the pin resides that can keep the pin from properly seating, or for a weak or broken firing pin spring. Probably a combination of both.Are the cartridges .357 or .38? Check to see that they seat all the way into the cylinder. If they are .357, then try .38s. If the .38s work ok then you need to clean the cylinders. If the gun has been fired a lot with .38s it will build up a residue of burnt powder that will keep the .357s from seating all the way in.
If the .38s do not fit all the way in, then either the chambers are really gummed up or the cylinder was not reamed properly at the factory.
If both types of cartridges definitely seat all the way into the cylinder (no space between the cartridge rim and the face of the cylinder) then I don't have an answer. Maybe someone else will know.
the pistol is relatively spotless,, like new/clean so its not a gunk issue but it has the issues I described - .357's sit flush on the cylinder but they do extend above the lip very slightly... appreciate the quick response and welcome to the forum note -- thanks !
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