Flat latch came in the mail the other day. Hadn't had a chance to open it.
So while I was drinking my morning coffee, I decided to go ahead and install it. This will be the first time I have changed latches on any Smith and Wesson revolver I have owned.
Guess what.
It doesn't fit. Hahaha. Of course. That's what I get for buying a latch off eBay for $3
So now I have two options.
A. Search for a original bolt assembly that will fit a flat latch.
B. Commit heresy of the highest form and drill out the flat latch to fit.
I'mma think on it while I drink this next cup of coffee.
Original latch
The flat latch. Since it won't fit over the post I have to hold it up as a mockup.
Here's a shot of the top of both of them
And the bottom side
So while I was drinking my morning coffee, I decided to go ahead and install it. This will be the first time I have changed latches on any Smith and Wesson revolver I have owned.
Guess what.
It doesn't fit. Hahaha. Of course. That's what I get for buying a latch off eBay for $3
So now I have two options.
A. Search for a original bolt assembly that will fit a flat latch.
B. Commit heresy of the highest form and drill out the flat latch to fit.
I'mma think on it while I drink this next cup of coffee.
Original latch
The flat latch. Since it won't fit over the post I have to hold it up as a mockup.
Here's a shot of the top of both of them
And the bottom side