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OK, I am getting desperate.
I have a S&W 45cal model 1955 (25-2) which looks to be in excellent condition. While shooting, the pistol will functionally lock up. It is generally not noticed if shooting single action, but in most cases, it will not shoot in double action. The trigger will not budge, and when it does there is a "hard spot" in the pull. Now for the really confusing part. This does not happen when dry firing, with snap-caps, or with spent brass. It only happens AFTER firing a live round, which has made diagnosing the issue incredibly frustrating. The primer/brass is NOT causing the problem and is not contacting the recoil plate. Two recommended gunsmiths have now worked on this pistol without any improvement, although I do not think they ever bothered to test fire it.
Anyone have any ideas? Is there anyone local (Vancouver area) that thinks they can fix this one?
Thanks
JB
I have a S&W 45cal model 1955 (25-2) which looks to be in excellent condition. While shooting, the pistol will functionally lock up. It is generally not noticed if shooting single action, but in most cases, it will not shoot in double action. The trigger will not budge, and when it does there is a "hard spot" in the pull. Now for the really confusing part. This does not happen when dry firing, with snap-caps, or with spent brass. It only happens AFTER firing a live round, which has made diagnosing the issue incredibly frustrating. The primer/brass is NOT causing the problem and is not contacting the recoil plate. Two recommended gunsmiths have now worked on this pistol without any improvement, although I do not think they ever bothered to test fire it.
Anyone have any ideas? Is there anyone local (Vancouver area) that thinks they can fix this one?
Thanks
JB