Gunsmith recommendation for Smith & Wesson in the Bay Area?

[TheAverageShooter]

I have a model 27 that needs some attention that is beyond my skill and tool level. Any recommendation in the Bay Area for a good gunsmith with Smith & Wesson revolver experience?

 

[luckymike]

Try Hank at Reeds in Santa Clara. Call Reeds ahead of time to see if he is working.

 

[mindwreck]

What needs doing ?

 

[Call_me_Tom]

Genecco Gun Works in Stockton. He’s the best gunsmith I’ve dealt with in California and I’ve lived all over this state.

 

[TheAverageShooter]

What needs doing ?

Looks like maybe the extractor is slightly bend, causing the cylinder to contact the forcing cone after a few shots on certain cylinder areas. This impacts the rotation of the cylinder and double action, aa well as cocking getting sticky.

 

[TheAverageShooter]

Thanks for the suggestions on smiths, will look into it. Both is a bit of a drive for me.

 

[AR15barrels]

Looks like maybe the extractor is slightly bend, causing the cylinder to contact the forcing cone after a few shots on certain cylinder areas. This impacts the rotation of the cylinder and double action, aa well as ing getting sticky.

The crane is the parts that the cylinder sits on.
The crane pivots to let the cylinder open and close.
The extractor sits in the rear of the cylinder.
The extractor rod runs through the middle of the crane and the cylinder and is the rod you actuate to push the extractor out.
Debris under the extractor star can cause the extractor to sit proud which will push the cylinder forward.
Since you say that it only hits on one side, something may indeed be bent if you have already eliminated a simple debris problem.
Fixing bent stuff this starts with confirming the alignment of the crane in the frame.
Then you add the cylinder and then the extractor and extractor rod.
Spinning the cylinder with the crane open will show you if the extractor rod is bent.
A bent extractor rod causes the crane to open/close slightly at the front as the cylinder rotates.
All of this stuff needs to be straight/true for the gun to work perfectly.

 

[TheAverageShooter]

Thanks for the explanation AR15barrels. I will check it again to verify, but that is what I di by spinning the cylinder with the crane open and noticed a slight wobble. The challenge I have is that I don't have the tools to properly measure or adjust any misalignment/bend. I also learned quickly that spare parts in this area needs to be fitted by an experienced gunsmith. I have a spare extractor, cylinder, etc that is pretty much useless to me

 

[AR15barrels]

Thanks for the explanation AR15barrels. I will check it again to verify, but that is what I di by spinning the cylinder with the crane open and noticed a slight wobble. The challenge I have is that I don't have the tools to properly measure or adjust any misalignment/bend. I also learned quickly that spare parts in this area needs to be fitted by an experienced gunsmith. I have a spare extractor, cylinder, etc that is pretty much useless to me

This is simple work for a smith that is equipped and experienced, but I would not recommend trying it yourself.