[fastbolt]

I've got a nicely made rebound spring tool (different one) somewhere among my assorted armorer tools. I didn't use it for my S&W revolver armorer class, nor did the former (retired) S&W revolver armorer really smile favorably on me using one back at my agency. I got the not-so-distinct impression he felt I probably ought not to be tinkering inside a S&W revolver if I couldn't use a screwdriver to accomplish the task without injury to myself or the gun. :impatient:

Anyway, after having done it a while the old fashioned way, I came across my tool one day and tried using it again ... only to discover, to my surprise, that I actually found it easier and faster to use the regular screwdriver provided in the factory revolver armorer kit. Go figure, right? :rofl:

Bottom line, though? Don't damage the staked frame stud that holds the rebound slide spring. It's a rather expensive factory repair (if it's obvious, or determined, not to be a warranty issue), and sometimes a frame may become toast, meaning the frame is damaged to the degree that can't install a new frame stud. :shocked:

I remember when I was first told I had to strip a S&W revolver down to the frame. It was an afternoon exercise during my firearms instructor class. The head instructor gave us slot screwdrivers to use, and gave us the distinct impression that he didn't want to see any blood on any of his blued revolvers at the end of the day. :shame:

 

[L Pete]

I've had one for years, and to me, it's far superior to screwdriver.

 

[Jason D]

I don't know what Brownells tool you bought, but mine works great.

It's a bent steel split shank that fits into the end of the rebound slide. It would take gorilla force to break it or the handle.

 

[rgregoryb]

long time Armorer on S&W revolvers, only use regular screwdriver

 

[texmex]

I have found grand kids very useful for finding the rebound spring after it shoots off into space.

 

[J.R. Bob Dobbs]

I've used a small slender "pocket" screwdriver with good success, tradeshow freebies.