Author Topic: K Frame rebuild (Read 719 times)

fishdog52 · « **on:** June 08, 2006, 06:43:56 AM »

I have an older Mod. 19 that I have enjoyed for many years, but is now out of specification as far as lockup, etc. It was once a real tack-driver, but is on the mediocre side now. A local gunsmith tells me he can "rebuild" it and return it to near new condition, as the barrel is in fine shape. I would love to see this gun back in top form, but wonder about the feasibility. Do any of you have any experience with this sort of repair work? Opinions?
I wonder if I would be better to trade this off on a Mod. 19 with less miles on it.

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2006, 09:55:03 AM »

I would return it to the factory, they might do it for free.

cherok9878 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2006, 03:31:01 AM »

Return it to the factory, I have had nothing but great results on two guns sent there for modification or repair. The toiuch up services they offer are vewry competively priced. Check out their web site before letting anyone else touch your gun.........larry

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2006, 12:18:39 PM »

I would check on the price first.. I sent in a stainless 38 snubby that had a hammer pivot broken off at the frame. It was obviuosly a crystallization fracture. They replaced the pressed in hammer pivot stud and chearged $125 to 'refinish' the piece!! Their contention was that such a fracture was 'normal wear and tear'!! Remember the hammer pivot is supported on the one end by the press fit stud and the other by the hole in the side plate.. It's not the S&W of old.. More bean counters and less pride!!