Free Spin Pawl

WLew · 09-24-2009, 08:09 PM

I took my Super Blackhawk apart last night to see if I could file the pawl to make it a free spin pawl. I took a little off at a time and got it right on the third try. It works like a charm and I saved nearly $40 over buying one. Looks like my Dad's 32 Single Six and my buddy's 357 Blackhawk are next.

madcratebuilder · 09-25-2009, 08:12 AM

Yup, easy mod. You just saved enough to buy some gunsmithing tools.

DaTeacha · 09-25-2009, 02:14 PM

And the advantage is ???

Not owning a SA revolver, I have to wonder why you would want a free spin pawl.

SwedeSteve · 09-25-2009, 02:29 PM

Makes it easier to load for one thing I would think.

WLew · 09-25-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaTeacha

And the advantage is ???

Not owning a SA revolver, I have to wonder why you would want a free spin pawl.

Swede's right. As from the factory the cylinder will only turn one direction when the loading gate is open. That's all fine and good til you miss a chamber while you're loading in a hurry then you gotta spin it all the way around to the empty hole. When you file it to allow the cylinder to free spin all you gotta do is back up to the missed chamber and stick a round in. Most people will never need this done but it is handy on a hunting gun and a must have on a cowboy action gun.

SwedeSteve · 09-26-2009, 01:12 AM

Does it also eliminate the dreaded "ring" on the cylinder ??

neophyte · 09-26-2009, 04:48 AM

SwedeSteve: Sir; no it doesn't.

madcratebuilder · 09-26-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Does it also eliminate the dreaded "ring" on the cylinder ??

No, that's a different mod. You can find it at the Ruger forum.

The newer Ruger SA's index different so you don't really need the free spin mod, just on the older ones.

SwedeSteve · 09-26-2009, 02:20 PM

How do you get rid of the dreaded ring on the cylinder ??

neophyte · 09-27-2009, 07:36 PM

Sir; buy yourself the Ruger Single Action you want

and never fire it

madcratebuilder · 09-28-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

How do you get rid of the dreaded ring on the cylinder ??

You extend the hammer plunger length. Use some 3/32 drill rod and start about .080 longer than the original plunger, fit until the revolver cocks correctly. If you do this to a new revolver it well never have the dreaded Ruger line.

neophyte · 09-28-2009, 10:16 AM

Sir; Part number 31? or did I read your thoughts wrong?

Thanks,

Craig

neophyte · 09-28-2009, 10:25 AM

I left out the parts

To access product listings, click on the part, part number or part name.

madcratebuilder · 09-29-2009, 07:57 AM

Yup #31, when you extend the hammer plunger length, the
cylinder latch is held down longer and will not leave a turn line.

SwedeSteve · 09-29-2009, 10:18 AM

Great info !! Now I have to figure out a way to NOT shoot one right out of the box, LOL !!

tortuga · 10-02-2009, 06:53 PM

Hmmm. Call me crazy, but I never found it to be a hugh burden to spin the cylinder around to get to a chamber I overshot. It isn't exactly heavy lifting, but, to each his own.

09-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
WLew Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Arkansas Posts: 194	Free Spin Pawl I took my Super Blackhawk apart last night to see if I could file the pawl to make it a free spin pawl. I took a little off at a time and got it right on the third try. It works like a charm and I saved nearly $40 over buying one. Looks like my Dad's 32 Single Six and my buddy's 357 Blackhawk are next. __________________ NRA Life Member
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09-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,395 Images: 3	Yup, easy mod. You just saved enough to buy some gunsmithing tools. __________________ Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
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DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	And the advantage is ??? Not owning a SA revolver, I have to wonder why you would want a free spin pawl. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.
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SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Makes it easier to load for one thing I would think. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

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09-26-2009, 04:48 AM	#7
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,822 Blog Entries: 2	SwedeSteve: Sir; no it doesn't. __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24
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SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	How do you get rid of the dreaded ring on the cylinder ?? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

09-27-2009, 07:36 PM	#10
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,822 Blog Entries: 2	Rugers rings Sir; buy yourself the Ruger Single Action you want and never fire it __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24
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09-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#12
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,822 Blog Entries: 2	borrowed from Midway USA Sir; Part number 31? or did I read your thoughts wrong? Thanks, Craig __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24
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09-29-2009, 07:57 AM	#14
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,395 Images: 3	Yup #31, when you extend the hammer plunger length, the cylinder latch is held down longer and will not leave a turn line. __________________ Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
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09-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#15
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Great info !! Now I have to figure out a way to NOT shoot one right out of the box, LOL !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#16
tortuga Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	Hmmm. Call me crazy, but I never found it to be a hugh burden to spin the cylinder around to get to a chamber I overshot. It isn't exactly heavy lifting, but, to each his own.
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