Re: S & W Model 19 question 
Posted by: "braxton1@aol.com" braxton1@aol.com   brucebraxton 
Tue Dec 1, 2009 10:10 am (PST) 


Just in case the Original Poster can't get the cylinder open, which is the 
usual result of this problem, I'll post the fix:

If the ejector rod has unscrewed to a point where the cylinder can't be 
opened, KEEP YOUR SCREWDRIVERS, PRYBARS, PICKS, etc. in the damned toolbox. 
You'll just bend something.

Pull the hammer back just far enough that the cylinder bolt (the little 
part in the bottom of the frame that keeps the cylinder indexed to the right 
position for firing) retracts. Once it retracts, insert a small piece of 
business card stock over it to keep it down. With the bolt depressed, 
rotate the cylinder OPPOSITE of its normal rotation. This will cause the 
ejector to start screwing itself back in. A couple of turns later, the cylinder 
latch will work and allow the cylinder to be opened.

After a full disassembly job on the ejector rod, you can degrease the 
threads for the ejector rod and put a small bit of Loc-Tite on 'em before 
torquing. Should solve the problem long-term.

LT Bruce Braxton
Master Instructor Trainer
College Park (GA) Police Dept.