Very educational and straight to the point, no bullshit or drawn out intros. Awesome video!

When tightening the ejector rod, I place empty cases in every other chamber. This helps reduce stress on the ejector star. More of an issue on older generation guns where the star is located by two small pins, but still a good practice.

Excellent video! I own a lot of firearms but just bought my first revolver about 2 weeks ago. The revolver that I bought is a Ruger SP101 WC-Talo addition. The revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special and has the 3.06” barrel. I am now trying to learn as much about revolvers as possible and I plan on buying many more in the future!

I had this problem once. Ever since then, I check the ejector rid tightness before loading, and periodically during range sessions. No problems since. Love the video!

You got me out of a jam! Thanks so much man. Great info. The ejector rod being on a reverse thread is a key bit of info I wouldn't have realized without your video

I LOVE S&W and out of the 10 I own, I’ve NEVER had one that JAMMED. At my age of 72, I Guess YOU Can Teach an OLD DOG a Trick or Two. I ENJOYED every minute of your Video. THANKS

I love those 686's. I have a 629-1 and I'd really like to get a matching 357 to go with it. You do great work.

I was all set to make a smart comment about revolvers and jamming but you went and taught me something. Nice!

I can tell you enjoy what you do, GREAT job! Keep it up

I have quite a few early S&W revolvers that are not reverse threaded in which I did use thread lock. Nothing is more frustrating at the range than having your cylinder lock up. Good video, Thanks

Thanks for the clear video with a good description of what you did. I always appreciate the "high tech" tools that have to be used in special occasions!

I wish the UK had the same firearms laws as the USA , great video m8

Good video. I once had a Python lock up on slow double or single action. Had to stone a small burr where the hand engaged the cylinder. Funny part is, I bought it from a cop who’d carried it on duty because he didn’t trust “jam-a-matics.” No gun is 100% all the time. Thanks.

Just wanted to say thank you! Saved my bacon and a recently found original S&W K-22 Masterpiece! It was really tight and that loose ejector rod turned out to be the culprit. It only took 15 minutes after your video. Keep ‘em coming!

What do you do when your revolver is jammed? According to the movies I've seen, you throw it at the guy you were shooting at. Great video!! It is very good to see a professional gunsmith using the correct tools and being very careful to cause no damage.

Scott, nice explanation and simple demonstration. I appreciate instructional videos such as this. Subscribing to your feed. Keep em' coming.

When Taurus first came on the scene, I bought a .357 4" bbl. It would freeze up with hot hand loads. Untill it cooled down. Than ran well.

Was pretty damn spooky having ‘er jam up with two live rounds in the cylinder. I had no idea what happened, all kinds of nightmare scenarios running through my head. Even worse, it’s a nice old stainless S&W handed down from my dad and I thought it might have been ruined. She’s all good now. Thanks a million for helping a guy out

I don't know too much about revolvers but i did learn a thing or two watching you so keep up the great work man and i hope to see more vids

Very informative and easy to follow. Just the right amount well presented information. Thank you!

I’m not a gunsmith but I’ve shot revolvers since dad taught me with his service revolver. I own close to 2 dozen revolvers now and have shot many more over the years. I’m saving this vid so just in case I ever have a revolver jam I’ll know what to do. Now that I’ve unintentionally pissed people off, it was a very good instructive video.

That was really cool, I’ve heard revolvers can hang up because of the ejector rod. This was a great demonstration :)

Great video Scott! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. That fixed my Rossi 357 that was doing the same thing.

This helped so much, thank you! I just got a S&W 686 6 inch and I just had this happened to me and was so puzzled on why it was getting stuck and I tightened it up and then it worked like normal again! Thank you!

Thank you after I watch your video I did exactly the same to my 38 special that was jam in the shooting range and no one know how to help me now my revolver is back in business thank you i did subscribed I will love to watch all your videos

Thanks so much, Scott! You saved me a trip to the gunsmith :)

Thanks for this. I just got a 686, my first revolver, and couldnt figure out why it was giving me trouble at the range. Luckily the staff there was amazing, he helped my experience, managed to finish shooting. This was very educational, couldnt find anything in the SW book that came with it.

Very nice. I learned lots.

I enjoyed your video, I don't own a revolver as of yet, but great to see I can learn more about fixes from a professional.

This is the exact problem with my S&W Model 10. Thanks for the nice quick video that solved my problem.

Thanks Scott. This was the answer I was looking for. Spot on!!

Good advice. Thanks for sharing. I liked and subscribed. If memory serves me right I recall the ejection rod backing out on my Colt Trooper years ago. I usually noticed early and just screwed it back by hand.

Good demonstration, and some tools new to me. Thank you.

discovering this situation long ago, I'm in the habit of checking the tightness of the ejector every time I open the cylinder. The problem is progressive & easy to avoid without any mechanical changes.

I'm here because my 648-2 locks up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Hi Scott, you are the living image of my favorite cousin who passed this past year . . . I am glad I found this video. This happened to my 629. SW fixed it w/o charge, I wonder if they did as good a job as you did!?! At least I hope they did.

Great information. I've never had a revolver lock up but this is good to know.

Good job! Well executed and very informative. Thanks!

Great vid, fixed my old S&W right up! Appreciate it!! Well done!

Great job Scotti!!

Great video. Your camera setup is perfect! You explained my problem perfectly. Thanks !

Thanks for reviving such beauty! Air Assault!

You are awesome. It really helped a lot. You have solved a great worry in my heart. Thanks...

Liked you on that show. Glad you do KZfaq videos

Great information and demonstration

excellent video, i was particularly impressed by the technical acumen that you displayed with highly sensitive equipment [ the hammer] thanx

That's why I carry a hammer instead of a revolver. Seriously, an excellent no nonsense video. This old dog has learned a new trick.

I've never had that problem with any revolvers I've owned for over 50 years. Nice to know the solution to it whenever it occurs. Great video.

New gun owner here but you helped me open my stuck 357 revolver so thanks.,lol

Very good video! Thanks for helping me learn!

I'm a 62 year-old retired woman, and relatively a new shooter. With your instructions, fixed the damned thing myself. Thanks Scott!

I like that you enjoy your work. It is technical and requires scientific knowledge. The tools used must be well balanced including your hands and eyes and brain. Outstanding! Granted, much humor. Semper Fi

Great video, thanks for this information.

Thanks, Scott.You video was very helpful.

Thank you! I learned alot from this!

I just came across your video in January 2024. Very good stuff. Thanks for sharing

My new Taurus 856 6 shot hidden hammer revolver cylinder is jamming too. After 150 rounds I over-oiled it Im told. Ive cleaned it again. Thanks for this video. Great advice.

Love that Rod runout fixture. Thanks for showing that. I’ve not seen that set up and that’s awesome. I love how you barely put pressure on the cheater bar and it gave you a couple thou. I like how you said to go slow and sneak up on it. Good video.

Love this fine video. I took my revolver to the gun smith when mine jam. Not often at all, but it does happen.

Sweet Hammer Science...& the gauge tool is Neat, never saw one...Now I gotta get one👍

I like learning new things about firearms. This is a very interesting topic. Good Video.

Wow. That was very interesting. Thank you. Great work.

I am delighted to hear somebody talk about the fact that revolvers can jam! I get really tired of people who don't know any better, parroting the old saw that they always work! I've been a USPSA range officer for over 35 years, have watched thousands of shooters run courses of fire, and I can tell you that they do not! The ejector rod can come unscrewed, as in your example. Debris can accumulate under the ejector star and lock up the revolver. Moon clips can become slightly bent. Bullets can pull under recoil and lock up the cylinder. Etc. BTW, you mention needing to check the straightness of the ejector, because you "had to beat the cylinder open". You did NOT have to beat the cylinder open. Rather than beat the cylinder open, you can pinch the ejector rod so that it won't turn, then hold the hammer back a bit and turn the cylinder, which results in the ejector rod being screwed back in. Then it will open normally. I've done it many times, and would always rather do that than just beat the cylinder open! Stay with it! :-)

wow. never realized there were special tools for a revolver. thanks for the video !

I don't own a revolver, but this is great info. Thank you!

Thanks man. My moms 642 cylinder wouldn’t come out. Just had a lose rod like you said. Was able to fix in a few seconds

Thank you for sharing this information.helped a lot.

Thank you! Great video. My 686 is operating Flawlessly now.

Fixed my jammed s&w. Thank you great video

Never happened to me but its good to know.

Greetings. Great video!; And… I see your skill. I’m an aviation turbine tech and your methods (and presentation) are spot on. Many Thanks… Happy Trails 👍

I´m new in modern revolvers (my new baby is Alfa-proj 3540 in .357Mag) so I find this very useful, thanks man! :)

Thanks for this video... you just saved me a ton of B.S.... tightened that ejector rod and... BRAND NEW.

very interesting Video. thanks for showing. Greetings from Germany

Stepped in here late but Good to know!! Thanks Scott

Thx for the video sir. Great job.

I appreciate the wise tip🙏

Exactly what was wrong with mine, easy fix, thank you!

Enjoyed the video. This is what separates the professional gunsmith from the rest of us untrained people. The gunsmith won't hesitate to whack it with a hammer

THANKS THAT HELPED ME OUT ALOT

Thank you for the tip. Tightening the ejector rod fixed the tight cylinder release on my S&W 617

I have a RIA m200 that jammed up, cylinder wouldn't open and the hammer wouldn't come all the way back. It's really marketed as a good budget truck gun or something to throw in the tackle box. The longer I have it the more I think its not good for much other than that

I like your tool for run out but it is easy to do with a dial indicator and v blocks too. Great work and good video Thanks.

Thank you thank you thank you. I was about to drop out of a tournament because of this, then I saw your video :)

Great video. Thank you!

Thanks a lot, very instructive video!

I always keep mine well maintained and do annual inspections. So far never had a jam or any other problem. Benjamin Franklin ( An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ) words to live by.

Thank you... This help me a lot.. great job

Scott enjoyed your video also enjoyed your work on American Guns. Hate how that show ended.

Great vid!! Good info!

Thank You. I learned something today.

I love the homemade tool. I have used plyers with a little leather on the jaws and a drop of loc-tite

Excellent Video/Work!!!!!

I had that happen with my old model 10-6 during a zombie shoot. I didnt have to hit it with a hammer to get it loose I turned the ejector rod with my fingers until it opened by the cylinder release.

Thanks. Nice video. Very informative.

Gun smithing is a great trade! I hear it's on the decline? Very nice!!

Thank you Scott!! Bob A.

Thanks bro. I had to this. Took 2 hits, but got the job done.

That Cornwell box is a dead ringer for my grandfather's 1974 Waterloo made for Grainger / Dayton electric. Great box.

Great video it's always simplest tool the do the job. But I'll remember if it ever happens thank you