M*CARBO Smith & Wesson J Frame Revolver Trigger Spring Kit Install - S&W J Frame Disassembly

[@JV14-2]

My mouth dropped so fast when he said pry up on the side plate

[@jeffriley-lq5np]

as soon as you pries the side plate any crediblility you had disolved. tap the frame it pops right off

[@brianklamer3328]

Your video was the first one where stabilizing the firearm to get a proper trigger pull reading was utilized. Thanks for doing it the right way.

[@CheeseGrease]

I’ve been removing my side plate from my 642 with a flathead for years. Never had an issue. Yes I know some smiths don’t recommend it, but if you’re gentle like the video shows, it’s fine. No marring or warping after at least 10 or 15 cleanings.

[@robgarrett1781]

This is not the proper process for removing the side plate. Please do not so this or you run the risk of ruining your side plate. 😡😡😡

[@ftdefiance1]

A mallet is the old school recommendation. Wrap the back of the revolver

[@wbwills2]

Babett

[@nksmfamjp7801]

Thank you for bringing this to attention. Idiots!

[@johnkeisterelquattro2553]

I was just coming here to say that. Never EVER EVER EEEEEEVER pry up the side plate. First off, remove the cylinder and yoke to start. Then when it comes to removing the plate. Never put the gun down on the work bench and hit it, but hold the frame in your left hand, then give the frame (on the part of the frame that sits below the grips) a nice solid smack with the handle of a screwdriver, or something like that.

[@monteh842]

Yup, just tap the frame grip with the plastic handle. The side plate pops off with no risk of damage.

[@gordonhood6265]

Sorry, you lost me when you said "PRY UP". That is not the way to remover the side plate unless you don't care about marring it. Tapping the frame will loosen the plate & it will pop out with no chance of harming the frame. This is the first video from McC that I've found to be inaccurate in any way.

[@normansateriale9497]

My thoughts exactly.. also the heads of the three side plate screws were pretty chewed up as well. Not a good look

[@raya8633]

Great job much appreciated!!!

[@ecleveland1]

What exactly could be protruding from the barrel when all five cylinders are empty that could possibly be dangerous? Look I’m all for firearms safety but we need to be realistic if people that are not familiar or educated about firearms and how they work.

[@frankbrowning328]

The only thing I can think of is that the last round fired had such a light powder charge (squib) that the bullet is stuck in the bore or between the bore and cylinder. In the case of between the bore and cylinder the cylinder will not open. In the case of it being lodged in the bore if the revolver is loaded and fired it will act as a barrel obstruction and may result in a damged revolver and may cause injury to the shooter and or bystanders

[@billprice6248]

great illustration video

[@JES2691]

Great video as always from MCARBO.

[@ashleymarie7452]

A nice time to ensure that the weapon was clear would be BEFORE performing two trigger pressure measurements...

[@bradleyhunt936]

This would have been a great opportunity to do some 9f the fluff and buff that has been in the vodeos for the last few years.

[@raybo34]

Very nice. A more managable trigger that isn't crazy light.

[@tubodechumbo8744]

I have an old 649 bodyguard would this kit work on an older gun, 30 years? Also any concern with light primer strikes with these springs? I do carry this gun sometimes. Love the Beretta springs I installed, makes a huge difference. Thanks!

[@wbwills2]

Don’t!

[@zenjon7892]

Don't pry the side plate; hit the grip frame with the handle of the needle nose pliers!

[@FLCLnaota]

Any idea what happened to the forum?

[@JFT803]

Omg no prying side plates!!! Just for that I would never send anything to mcarbo

[@fideauone3416]

Yep. Goodbye bubba. You don't EVER pry the sideplate.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Looks like an indepth job!!

[@nksmfamjp7801]

Is it just me or is there more wrong here? If I do this, I’m 90% sure I pull the cylinder & yoke. Then capture the mainspring on the strut and pull it. Then I pull the slide and rebound spring with the tool for the job. Then take the hammer all the way out. Maybe this is just another way since he didn’t break anything!

[@BullSheeper]

Does mcarbo do 586/686 kits?

[@MCARBO]

Nothing for the 586 or 686 at the moment unfortunately. This kit is just for J-Frame Revolvers and those are both L-Frame.

[@BullSheeper]

@@MCARBO I’d buy a kit for those if you ever make it!

[@raybo34]

Now do Charter Arms.

[@SergeSheyko]

From engineering point of view this mechanics is untalented.