How tight is tight?????

Olle · 05-10-2016, 11:42 AM

I don't doubt that it can happen on a barrel that hasn't been fitted properly. The difference between too tight or to loose is only a matter of a few thousands of an inch at the shoulder, and I'm sure that even the factories mess up now and then. I have uninstalled and reinstalled numerous Colt barrels, and getting them off can be anything from a gentle tug to "lean on it until the workbench moves". I wouldn't be surprised if the S&Ws are the same.

05-10-2016, 11:42 AM	#22
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	I don't doubt that it can happen on a barrel that hasn't been fitted properly. The difference between too tight or to loose is only a matter of a few thousands of an inch at the shoulder, and I'm sure that even the factories mess up now and then. I have uninstalled and reinstalled numerous Colt barrels, and getting them off can be anything from a gentle tug to "lean on it until the workbench moves". I wouldn't be surprised if the S&Ws are the same. __________________ Deer Hollow Enterprises, LLC Gun repair and restoration