I recently purchased this firearm (used, but it pristine condition) I have fired about 60 rds out of it so far. When cleaning after my last use, I noticed a very slight amount of play in the cylinder. Is this normal for this firearm, or is it something that I should have checked out.
With the pistol empty... Pull the hammer back all the way, and hold it back while squeezing the trigger all the way in, then check to see how much play is in the cylinder...it should be firm. Also, after checking that, while still holding the hammer back and the trigger in, look down the barrel and see if the cylinder and bore line up/synchronize precisely. You'll need a light source on the hammer side of the cylinder to see the bore/cylinder alignment properly. A slight amount of play in the cylinder, without hammer and trigger held back, is normal.
Last edited by LiveToShoot; 11-26-2007 at 06:00 PM.
rl356: Rugers are sloppy when in neutral. They are designed with some slop to allow for not perfect alignment between the cylinder and barre. Too much information
Pull the hammer back into 'cocked position'
put pressure on the hammer with your 'thumb'
[don't get carried away'
take the other hand: see if any movement in cylinder. Should be fairly tight.
Sir; shoot it and enjoy
follow up with your experiences.
I left out. MAKE SURE THE BASE PIN IS IN PLACE or it will cause you aggravations in your looking. It has been know to back out during shooting sessions too.
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Last edited by neophyte; 11-27-2007 at 07:38 AM.
Reason: base pin
Same with my Ruger Super Blackhawk and my Taurus, slight amount of play is fine... It's also important to take a look to be sure the cylinder barrel alignemt/sync is right on.
Same with my Ruger Super Blackhawk and my Taurus, slight amount of play is fine... It's also important to take a look to be sure the cylinder barrel alignemt/sync is right on.
Thanks for the insight. I took the advice and checked for play with the hammer in the full cocked position. No play at all. Also, the cylinder and barrel sych up perfectly.
rl356: sir; I didn't say it right. The 'hammer' in the cocked position. Sir; keep your finger off the trigger and "Press forward on the hammer. It will tell you two things. ONE is checking the cylinder play; the other will be obvious. Should the hammer fall forward [while you are pressing] the 'Sear' potentially could have had some quote [to much taken off] and could cause potential "early" quote [not ready] live fire.
Sir; the pressure you should put on the hammer; pressing toward the firing pin is stiff pressure not thumb damaging pressure.
follow up when you can
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