K22 issue

[jjsharpshooter]

I have a 1951 k22 I recently picked up with an issue. The firing pin bushing is loose and moves out at times catching on cases as the cylinder rotates into firing position. When pushed in it is flush with the frame but moves in and out randomly. I believe the gun was probably dry fired excessively and widened the groove in the bushing. Should I rotate the bushing 90 degrees and drill a new pin groove or would loctite possibly keep it secure? Thanks.

[potatojudge]

No experience here so I'm curious what others say, but I wonder if it can't be staked in place using a staking tool inserted in the barrel. Probably not the best option.

You could try an oversize pin and ream the hole in the frame to fit. I wonder if a roll pin might help tighten things up relative to a solid pin. Your idea of a new pin groove sounds better than most other options.

I can't find if new or reproduction bushings are available for the K22. Centerfire no problem. A gunsmith could fabricate what you need either in the original style or in a screw in design.

You might give Frank Glenn a call

www.glenncustom.com

[Ken O'Neill]

I used red Loctite on a center fire Contender with a similar problem years ago, and it has worked fine since.

[jjsharpshooter]

I decided to try blue loctite first since I don't have red. After letting it cure, shot over 50 rounds so far and no issue. If it does loosen again, may try red loctite. Thanks for the replys.

[Kurt]

The early rimfires were staked in.

[jjsharpshooter]

This one was pinned, I removed the pin and the bushing came out easily. I degreased the frame hole and the bushing and reassembled it with loctite, so far after 100 shots it's still in place.

[alukban]

If that did not fix it, I would send it back to S&W directly for repair.

Their prices are surprisingly reasonable.

[nolongcolt]

There is a particular lock tite made for just such things. Its called Sleeve Retainer Lock Tite. You can put it on with the part in place and it will work its way around whatever it needs and hold. I used it on an op rod guide on an M1A rifle.