The Smith's can be a bit tricky, assuming that everything is OK with mechanism.
Try placing TWO fingers inside the trigger guard (index and middle finger). Then, simultaneously, pull up with both fingers (and that hand) and apply gently, downward pressure on the barrel. Do this QUICKLY... If you do it slowly, you'll never overcome the spring force. It HAS to be a quick snapping action...
Once you have it open, you can determine how tight the hinge is simply by working it...
Its a knack, so 1) do it QUICKLY, and 2) If you get tired, REST 10 minutes then try it again...
Good Luck
-Mike
Mike 'Bootsie' Bodner
Palmetto Sharpshooter's, Commander
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