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Well, my first thought was a loose ejector rod, but that would havecompletely tied the gun up after a few rounds as it worked out. I used a drop of Loctite to fix that problem in a K-22 I once had.It sure would make it a lot easier if I had the gun in hand. Someone mentioned build up on the front of the cylinder and that is a possiblity, especially when the gun still does it while empty.
I'm wondering if this happens at one particular chamber or is it at random? You might give this a try. Using an EMPTY case, chamber it in one of the chambers and place it under the barrel. This is so you can use it as a reference point. Cock the gun. Was it sticky there? Then do it again. was it sticky there? Keep doing it, noting at which point or points where the gun hangs up. Check the gap between the cylinder and the barrel at each hang up point. If you see light at all the points, then take a close look and the gap between the crane and the receiver/frame of the gun. If the line is totally even all the way, that's good. If not the crane, or yoke if you prefer might be bent and that ain't good. That would mean a trip back to S&W and the expenditure of some cold hard cash.
If it's not the crane, and I'm hoping it's not and is just lead build up on the front of the cyliber and face of the barrel, then removal of the build up should cure the problem.
However, if this occurs on all chambers, either on every cocking of the gun or on an intermittant basis, then we're gonna have to look at the possibility of replacing some internal parts due to wear from long time use. Then, I would be looking at the projections at the rear of the cylinder than the hand works upon to turn the cylinder and the face of the hand as well for abnormal wear.
I dunno how much help this was, but maybe it'll give you an answer.
Paul B.
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