Gunsmith - How to repair slow timed Smith & Wesson revolver

A slow timed revolver is one that fails to bring the chamber completely into alignment as the gun comes to battery. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, details how to fix the timing on a slow timed revolver. Typically, slow timing is caused by the hand not fully engaging the teeth of the ratchet on the rear of the cylinder. This problem is corrected by the installation of an oversized hand. Simply disassemble the revolver, install the new hand, and check the functioning of the action. If the action binds, it usually means the hand was too large. To properly fit the hand, remove it from the revolver and use a fine India stone to bevel its head. Not reinstall and check the timing. Repeat this process, checking your work frequently, until the fun functions properly.

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Howto & Style

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• MidwayUSA
• Larry
• Potterfield
• gunsmith
• shooting
• gun
• firearm
• guntec
• handgun
• Smith-Wesson
• action-job
• revolver
• timing

[MrHumongous]

BTW, which surface of the timing hand are you stoning? Also, where did you get the tool to install/remove the rebound spring/block?

[Orkunis]

gunsmith is an awesome job !

[charger19691]

Larry is such a happy feller..

[jovotron]

Any gun in combat is more useful than no weapon no matter the trigger pull ... Unless its a bb gun

[dannyfivefifty]

Larry what I need is a video showing how to do a trigger job on the Taurus model#85 revolver.The trigger pull on this revolver is too heavy,to be useful in a combat situation.It must be lightened..Thank You

[cooldog60]

Larry you make some good videos, But you have to slow it down. I am not an expert at taking guns apart and puting them back together Slow it down and show more detail. Thanks.

[aseale7410]

hey guy i think your the best , but i need to know how to smooth the action on my marlin 30/30 c336.

[marksmitka]

@maksini Helpful is being kind. It's of no help at all, unless you've already done the job, in which case, you wouldn't need the video.

[marksmitka]

You take the time to explain what the timing issue is, and can mean. So, It would seem you believe your audience doesn't already understand that. That's fine. But, if that's the case, how do you justify spending only approx 15 seconds showing the repair process? The timing definition is great. How about spending more time on an actual how-to video, instead of releasing just a "trailer"? Potential for use here, but what's provided is useless.

[thedarkinhell]

thats a beautifull revolver

[maksini]

Can you please stop rushing your videos.  It's not as helpful as you might think.

[StickerMedia]

@SS3JackStudios I don't know how this is done in the U.S. You might not even need education for that, in the US.. Rules are somewhat different here, yknow ;)