Fathers gun brother gave it to me. Double action is fine. Single action hair trigger if when squeezing the trigger hammer drops but doesn't fire stops short of the primer. Pull the trigger it will fire. Should i take to a gun smith or take it apart and maybe change springs?
S&W model 15 Combat Masterpiece 38 special
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I would take it to a gunsmith. He can check everything in that revolver, including the timing of the pawls that rotate the cylinder.
Unless you are knowledgeable about that particular gun, take it to a gunsmith.
One simple and easy thing to check is if the mainspring tension screw has backed out. You can see the mainspring by simply taking off the grips.
If this doesn't fix it then take it to a gun smith.
https://sdi.edu/2024/06/11/gunsmithing-quick-tips-fix-light-strikes-on-your-smith-wesson-revolver/
If this doesn't fix it then take it to a gun smith.
https://sdi.edu/2024/06/11/gunsmithing-quick-tips-fix-light-strikes-on-your-smith-wesson-revolver/
Do not do anything to try and make it look good like rubbing it down with steel wool. Also make sure your gunsmith knows S&W revolvers. Check the S&W site I believe you can obtain a letter from S&W showing the pertinent data on your gun. That revolver may have some collector value.
Have the box and the paperwork take came with it all in excellent shape.
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I have an old 38 and they are pretty simple. Take the grips off and the side plate and see what the issue is. Could be full of dust and bone dry from lack of maintenance over the years.
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Agree with this completely. If the shop doesn't have references, just send it back to the factory.
