Is it possible for the transfer bar safety to become worn or defective...?
Is it possible for the transfer bar safety to become worn or defective...?
I'm no wheelgun expert and don't claim to be.
But I don't see how the setup could become worn / defective through normal use. Especially considering the GP internals are waaaay overbuilt.
From experience I can tell you that it is impossible to put it in wrong (where the transfer bar safety wouldn't work but the revolver itself would).
Maybe after a bizillion rounds, and its been handed down as far as your great, great, great, grandchild. Just like the S&W revolvers, its one of those parts you don't fret over.
Yeah, you'll wear your finger off before the transfer bar wears out.
i've heard of a guy putting a popsicle stick in between the hammer and pin just to be safe when he was lowering the hammer. not sure how well it worked i've never tried it.
You are correct, but I always hold it because of the remote possibility of the hammer slipping. (Holding it gives more leverage against the hammer)
I edited the post.
On single actions you have to cock the hammer (at least partially) to load or unload the gun. Though this is a discussion of double action revolvers the same common sense comes into play: Use your head.
In a pinch. Are you not supposed to hold hammer, pull trigger then release trigger? Engages the transfer bar safety? Not positive?
Doh! see that above now. Sorry.
Doh! see that above now. Sorry.
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