Project: Break my J frame.

**mini14jac** · 05-14-15, 17:21

Originally Posted by T2C

What did they tell you about cylinder end gap and timing?

I would have to look on the S&W forum to be sure, but I'm pretty sure the timing was controlled by the extractor that was fitted to my 642 which I swapped over.
I measured the cylinder gap with feeler gauges and it was as small or smaller than my original cylinder.
As I said before, I had it in the gun for 3 years, shot about 80 round with no issues.
I don't want to hijack this thread, but if you Google "install titanium cylinder in J frame" or something like that, you should find the correct threads on the S&W forum easy enough.

Edited to add: TC2, PM sent.

**T2C** · 05-15-15, 13:28

Total fired through the BG38 is 5,377 rounds.

**Chipper78** · 09-02-15, 20:19

Did I miss it? Did the J-frame break or did Greg quit trying? Finally going to get a 642 for myself after a year of wanting, and this thread is the main reason. This will be my first revolver and I'm super excited as I think it will become a valuable tool in my ccw rotation. Thanks for the inspiration.

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 09-02-15, 23:24

I traded the gun in a fit like a dumbass. It was still running great.

**Chipper78** · 09-03-15, 06:23

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

I traded the gun in a fit like a dumbass. It was still running great.

Bah! You go through guns like my wife goes through purses! Do you stil EDC a J-frame?

**T2C** · 09-03-15, 08:46

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

I traded the gun in a fit like a dumbass. It was still running great.

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. I have been carrying a Glock 43 about 50 % of the time lately and my J Frame is considering filing for divorce.

**Sam** · 09-03-15, 10:29

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

I traded the gun in a fit like a dumbass. It was still running great.

Fortunately for you, there is still time to repent from your sin by getting another 642 or 442.

**T2C** · 09-15-15, 21:17

I took the J Frame out to the range today and hit 5,644 rounds. The J Frame stills feels comforting to have along when running to the store or the gas station.