M2 frame counter dial tightness problem

[Greenhilltony]

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I recently acquired an M2. The frame counter dial had a moderate tightness IMO but I hadn’t had any experience with an M2. It could be easily rotated by a few clicks if my finger tips happened to slide over it when I picked up the camera. Later I sent it to CLA because the shutter got sticky if it had been cocked for a while. When it returned I found the counter dial became very tight that I had to use two fingers and nails to catch the dial and rotate it. It would no longer be easily rotated by finger sliding over it. I think it’s great so I don’t need to worry about touching it and mess up the counter anymore. But just in case I want to ask the experienced users that if it is how it supposed to be for the M2. Cheers!

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[TomB_tx]

My M2 is medium-tight: still move with one finger, but positive clicks.

[250swb]

It shouldn’t rotate just by rubbing your finger over it or it will forever show the wrong number of frames you’ve shot. It should be tight given you only want to adjust it once for every film.

[Greenhilltony]

1 hour ago, 250swb said:

It should be tight given you only want to adjust it once for every film.

That’s what I thought. I once met a friend who had a repainted M2 with a loosen counter dial, and it troubles him a lot 

[colint544]

If it's any help/consolation, I also have an M2, and the shot counter dial is tight. Camera was serviced by Kanto, and when it came back it was still the same. Takes two fingers and a firm grip to turn. Figure it's a very old camera, and I've just got used to it. I'd rather it was a bit tight than too loose.

[Mute-on]

Mine is also pretty tight. Generally requires a finger nail to help it around. Having said that, I usually don’t bother and just ignore it since I always have extra film on hand. If it was my last roll, I would be paying attention …