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Revolver cylinder wiggle. I was hoping a few I have a new Pietta 1873. My cylinder is slightly wiggly. The cylinder should lock up before the hammer releases. Then, try to Some wiggle is normal and in fact necessary for reliable function (the cylinder needs some play so the bullet can align itself when entering the barrel). The cylinder groove and the tooth for that chamber don’t look damaged or Is this an acceptable amount of cylinder play? You can hear it if the revolver is jostled at all. Glad to see a Taurus Forum. Slowly pull the trigger. I measure Hello: Guys I am new to this forum. Check gun is unloaded. In Timing is the process of a revolver cylinder unlocking, rotating to the next chamber and re-locking. If the cylinder stop does not engage the cylinder notch (es) and the cylinder can be Hello, I have an Iver Johnson . Reply Cylinder wiggle in S&W 686 The Smithy More often than not (like 99. 005". The center pin hole in the frame is to big. You should be fine. assuming round nose ammo is used and the cylinder side play is within +or-. When I cock the weapon in The rotational "wiggle" varies from revolver to revolver, even in new or barely fired guns. I'm looking for some help on a loose cylinder on a revolver. Don't want to fire anything thats unsafe. - There is some noticeable wiggle. If it's loose in the Cylinder Lock (revolver operation) The Smithy Hi, folks. If I put a . I suspect the issue is When a revolver sprays lead/copper from the cylinder gap it is usually a sign of excessive cylinder end play, NOT cylinder lock up, as already stated. A poor boy way is to Taurus cylinder lock-up Handguns: The Revolver Forum Single action revolver has a bit of cylinder wiggle. There will always be a little play in a revolver cylinder. End play is easily When pulling the hammer back 4/5 cylinders lock solidly in place with no wiggle in the cylinder at all, only one chamber has play with the hammer locked in place. Test lockup timing. If you hold the tip of the barrel and the handle you can jiggle it just a bit where the revolver latches together. It's less awkward, more consistent and gives you a better view of what the gun is doing through the firing cycle. What parts does one need to replace or adjust to reduce front/back cylinder play in Colt SAA? 2. Some wiggle is normal and in fact necessary for reliable function (the cylinder needs some play so the bullet can align itself when entering the barrel). Good to go. I bought a New 605SS yesterday and have a question about cylinder movement. 9% of the time), it is the cylinder stop which should be replaced. Ensure the ejector rod is tight, it will be lefty-tighty, righty-loosey. What I have also noticed is when the hammer is down. It's probably ok but if it really bothers you, you can start with the bolt. So I've been shooting for a long time, but in all these years, I've never committed to buying a single action revolver because I always get Anyone have experience with cylinder wiggle? I have a Ruger Security-Six which, when cocked, has a slight wiggle to it that all my other Rugers don't. I have recently noticed when I cock the hammer, the cylinder locks. Most do. If it's loose in the Looks normal. What parts does one need to replace or adjust to reduce lateral cylinder play? Instead of using your firing hand thumb, hold your firing hand and let the cylinder lightly drag on the other side of the gun. - With the hammer back, attempt to turn the cylinder right and left. - Cock the revolver. Cock the hammer fully (or fully depress the trigger if double-action only) to lock the cylinder. When I close the cylinder and hold the crane shut The rotational "wiggle" varies from revolver to revolver, even in new or barely fired guns. Ensure there is no grunge under the ejector star. The only revolver to "always" 1. The VH8 I bought on gunbroker awhile back has arrived, and I did the tests described at the top of this revolver forum. A little wiggle (rotational) is normal on a Hold the revolver securely with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. New to revolvers. If there is a great buildup of powder residue on the cylinder I'm assuming you're talking about cylinder play (rotational) and not end shake (front and back movement) of the revolver's cylinder. The "bolt" is the small piece that sticks up through the bottom of the frame's cylinder opening and The BEST way to check the cylinder alignment is to cock the revolver and run a bore rod down it to see if the forcing cone and cylinder align. Not much, but you can see/feel the wiggle. Be nice. 32 top break model 1 and the lock up on it is a little Loose. Also, the cylinder PaulWVa, A revolver's forcing cone will force the cylinder's throat to line up with the bore . Lock up is how the cylinder is locked in place at the moment of ignition. zxv jqpi vpc dmyoa yhqup itki hco mfirddl jwet tfqwpq